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The Schlock Pit

The home of film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain who, for the best part of a decade, have parlayed their shared, lifelong obsession with horror, B-movies, and direct-to-video shenanigans into a writing career.

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Class of 1999 (1990): School’s Out

Matty salutes one of the all-time greats of the VHS era.     … Read More Class of 1999 (1990): School’s Out

February 3, 2026February 9, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Cruise Control: Dead Tides (1997)

Matty sets sail with a typical Serge Rodnunsky joint. … Read More Cruise Control: Dead Tides (1997)

January 27, 2025February 4, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

A Very Flawed Engagement: The Fiancé (1997)

Matty takes a look at a Martin Kitrosser and Pierre David coupling that’s more of a quick fling than marriage material.… Read More A Very Flawed Engagement: The Fiancé (1997)

January 19, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Fact & Fiction: Caught Up (1998)

Matty shines a light on one of ’90s B-cinema’s most endearing — yet maddeningly forgotten — Quentin Tarantino take-offs.… Read More Fact & Fiction: Caught Up (1998)

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Kid (1990): He Stays in the Picture

The film ain’t too good but Matty thinks this ropey revenge flick has a few points of note for fans of C. Thomas Howell and scripter Leslie Bohem.… Read More Kid (1990): He Stays in the Picture

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Portraits of a Killer (1996): Flirting with Danger

Dave soaks up a stylish serial killer thriller that isn’t as cut and dry as it seems. … Read More Portraits of a Killer (1996): Flirting with Danger

April 8, 2023January 13, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor (1994) — The Pyungilist

Matty savours Albert Pyun’s criminally overlooked sequel.… Read More Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor (1994) — The Pyungilist

June 29, 2022August 31, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Nurse (1997): Clap for Pierre David

Matty books an appointment with an acceptable bit of hokum. … Read More The Nurse (1997): Clap for Pierre David

April 6, 2022January 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Marked Man (1996): Piping Hot

A moment of appreciation for ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper and one of his finest performances from Matty.… Read More Marked Man (1996): Piping Hot

January 28, 2022July 31, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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