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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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Maria, You Gotta Shea — Stripped to Kill II: Live Girls (1989)

Matty finds some worth in an eccentric but underwhelming follow-up to a solid gold classic. … Read More Maria, You Gotta Shea — Stripped to Kill II: Live Girls (1989)

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Saturday Night Special (1994): Honky-Tonk Blues

Matty gets hot n’ heavy with Dan Golden’s cast-driven sophomore feature.… Read More Saturday Night Special (1994): Honky-Tonk Blues

March 9, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Haunting of Morella (1990): Clarkson Wynorski Corman, Evermore

Matty looks back at this excellent Edgar Allan Poe-based shocker and declares it a highlight for its three principals.… Read More The Haunting of Morella (1990): Clarkson Wynorski Corman, Evermore

April 1, 2021August 11, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Flesh and The Fiend: Stripteaser (1995)

Matty gets to grips with Dan Golden’s stagey dramedy. … Read More The Flesh and The Fiend: Stripteaser (1995)

January 29, 2021February 21, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

And it Burns, Burns, Burns, Don’s Ring of Fire (1991)

Dave takes a quick look at Richard Munchkin’s opening chapter to the beloved PM Entertainment martial arts franchise, as the director himself reminisces over his influences. … Read More And it Burns, Burns, Burns, Don’s Ring of Fire (1991)

December 27, 2020December 21, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Naked Obsession (1990): The Kink… And How to Get it

Matty knocks boots with Dan Golden’s awesome erotic thriller.… Read More Naked Obsession (1990): The Kink… And How to Get it

September 6, 2020October 14, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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