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Bloodsport 4: The Dark Kumite (1998) – Whacked Out

Matty explains why he can’t get enough of helmer Elvis Restaino’s crazy and charismatic sequel. … Read More Bloodsport 4: The Dark Kumite (1998) – Whacked Out

April 14, 2025March 17, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Federal Protection (2002): Can I Get a Witness?!

Matty rhapsodizes about another spirited Armand Assante-starring caper from the late, great Anthony Hickox. … Read More Federal Protection (2002): Can I Get a Witness?!

January 12, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Ripper (2001): Jacking Off

Matty dissects a slick but frustratingly po-faced slasher flick with delusions of grandeur. … Read More Ripper (2001): Jacking Off

October 5, 2023 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

The Demeter’s Final Frontier: Dracula 3000 (2004)

Yes it’s dreck — but Matty reckons that Darrell Roodt’s sci-shocker still isn’t as bad as some would have you believe.… Read More The Demeter’s Final Frontier: Dracula 3000 (2004)

August 22, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Welcome to the Machine: The Mangler Reborn (2005)

Matty recommends a solid low-budget sequel that probably passed you by. … Read More Welcome to the Machine: The Mangler Reborn (2005)

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Mafioso-so: Gangster World (1997)

Cyborgs, mobsters, and a wannabe action hero — Matty dissects an Avi Nesher production that doesn’t quite click.… Read More Mafioso-so: Gangster World (1997)

March 21, 2023April 10, 2025 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

War All the Time — Stir of Echoes 2: The Homecoming (2007)

Matty reassesses a supposed ‘cash-in’ sequel with some surprisingly heavy things on its mind. … Read More War All the Time — Stir of Echoes 2: The Homecoming (2007)

November 10, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Subletting: Counter Measures (1998)

You might double take, but Matty thinks Fred Olen Ray’s slick action caper is more than your usual carbon copy follow-up… Especially when it isn’t even a sequel!… Read More Subletting: Counter Measures (1998)

October 19, 2022April 10, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Gargoyle: Wings of Darkness (2004) — Swoopin’ In

Matty tips his hat to a superlative SyFy flick from the mighty Jim Wynorski. … Read More Gargoyle: Wings of Darkness (2004) — Swoopin’ In

November 24, 2021August 11, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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