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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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Baby Come Back: The Unborn II (1994)

A diminished return? Meh, slightly — but Matty still thinks there’s a lot to like about this lively, Rick Jacobson-helmed sequel. … Read More Baby Come Back: The Unborn II (1994)

December 2, 2021November 23, 2022 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Deep Freeze (2002): Thing Is…

Matty gets to grips with a suspiciously familiar-sounding sci-fi horror by another guy named John. … Read More Deep Freeze (2002): Thing Is…

November 14, 2021November 14, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Maximum Security (1996) & Inferno (1997): Fred, Prime and 101 Too Part II

He tried not to go all Fred Olen Ray crazy again, he really did. But when Matty noticed that 101 Films had quietly made two more of the B-movie maestro’s Royal Oaks actioners available to stream on Prime UK, he just couldn’t help himself.… Read More Maximum Security (1996) & Inferno (1997): Fred, Prime and 101 Too Part II

November 6, 2021July 27, 2022 Matty Budrewicz7 Comments

Light My Fire: Ultraviolet (1992)

Dave treks to the Nevada Desert, and checks out a Corman obscurity that’s worth unearthing. … Read More Light My Fire: Ultraviolet (1992)

August 14, 2021August 14, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Electric Sheep: Cyberzone (1995)

Matty has always loved Fred Olen Ray’s brooding Blade Runner homage, and reckons its deeper themes become more and more relevant year after year. … Read More Electric Sheep: Cyberzone (1995)

July 25, 2021May 16, 2026 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

The Second Piece: Jag Mundhra’s Eyewitness to Murder (1989)

Matty probes another important — if kind of naff — early work by the Indian master of erotica. … Read More The Second Piece: Jag Mundhra’s Eyewitness to Murder (1989)

June 27, 2021May 19, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Soap Suds: Overexposed (1990)

Dave gets a lather on for a soap star stalking in this Roger Corman-produced thriller. … Read More Soap Suds: Overexposed (1990)

June 17, 2021June 24, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Pesce-ing in the Wind: Body Waves (1992)

It may have Roger Corman producing, and it may have a cameo from Dick Miller, but Dave struggles with this nerd-filled ’90s comedy.… Read More Pesce-ing in the Wind: Body Waves (1992)

June 5, 2021January 21, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

Wake in Fright: Kristine Peterson’s Deadly Dreams (1988)

Matty goes to bat for the accomplished debut feature of an underappreciated DTV auteur. … Read More Wake in Fright: Kristine Peterson’s Deadly Dreams (1988)

April 17, 2021October 14, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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