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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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Programmed to Kill (1987): Cut and Shut

Matty picks apart a slight but fun Terminator riff from Trans World Entertainment. … Read More Programmed to Kill (1987): Cut and Shut

January 6, 2026January 20, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Curse (1987): Snowblind

Matty takes a look at a squelchy Lovecraft adap and tracks its problematic making.  … Read More The Curse (1987): Snowblind

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Moon in Scorpio (1987): These Tides They Are a-Changin’

Matty looks back at Gary Graver’s much-maligned sea slasher and maps out a making that was far from plain sailing…… Read More Moon in Scorpio (1987): These Tides They Are a-Changin’

August 17, 2024August 16, 2024 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Leather Jackets (1991): Love Story?

Dave takes a look at the sole directorial gig of Londoner Lee Drysdale, and discovers a few layers buried beneath its generic home video façade.… Read More Leather Jackets (1991): Love Story?

May 1, 2021October 9, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Sphere of Influence: William Malone’s Creature (1985)

Matty revisits the Master of Horror’s splendid sci-shocker. … Read More Sphere of Influence: William Malone’s Creature (1985)

August 28, 2020September 20, 2022 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Gun For Hire: Commando Squad (1987)

Matty tangles with Fred Olen Ray’s mercenary directorial assignment and unearths a real peach. … Read More Gun For Hire: Commando Squad (1987)

August 13, 2020August 23, 2022 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Bauer Power: The Tomb (1986)

Matty cracks open Fred Olen Ray’s softly spooky gem. … Read More Bauer Power: The Tomb (1986)

August 5, 2020June 22, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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