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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.

Tag: Mark L. Lester

Double Take (1997): Lester De Palma

Matty can’t stop staring at Commando helmer Mark L. Lester’s peculiar thriller — and, indeed, star Craig Sheffer’s equally peculiar haircut.… Read More Double Take (1997): Lester De Palma

June 26, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Ex (1996): Crimes of Passion

Matty professes his (obsessive and murderous) love for Mark L. Lester’s thrilling Fatal Attraction variation.     … Read More The Ex (1996): Crimes of Passion

June 8, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Public Enemies (1996): ‘Meh’ Barker More Like…

There’s a few points of note but, on the whole, Matty ain’t too keen on Mark L. Lester’s true crime biopic. … Read More Public Enemies (1996): ‘Meh’ Barker More Like…

May 7, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Extreme Justice (1993): The Violent Kind

Matty profiles Mark L. Lester’s gritty thriller and its complicated journey to screen. … Read More Extreme Justice (1993): The Violent Kind

April 20, 2026May 7, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991): Big Dick Energy

Matty celebrates Mark L. Lester’s bombastic buddy cop classic.… Read More Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991): Big Dick Energy

March 29, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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

Jack Sh*t: Bad Karma (2001)

Sporting a title that’s certainly half accurate, Matty reckons navigating 19th century Whitechapel would be better than watching this dreadful Ripper-inspired psycho-thriller.… Read More Jack Sh*t: Bad Karma (2001)

July 24, 2023April 9, 2025 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Pterodactyl (2005): Keep Your Pecker Up

Matty is left exhausted by a rare misfire from Marks Lester and Sevi. … Read More Pterodactyl (2005): Keep Your Pecker Up

March 25, 2022February 4, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Night of the Running Man (1995): Lester’s DTV Dash

Matty hits the pavements with a rock solid thriller from the director of Commando.… Read More Night of the Running Man (1995): Lester’s DTV Dash

October 27, 2020October 29, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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