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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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Interceptor Force 2 (2002): All is Not (Ros)Well

Matty dissects Phillip J. Roth’s flaccid follow-up. … Read More Interceptor Force 2 (2002): All is Not (Ros)Well

August 14, 2023October 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Interceptor Force (1999): Watch the Skies!

Matty takes a look at an important if underwhelming sci-fi action caper from Phillip J. Roth and the Unified Film Organization. … Read More Interceptor Force (1999): Watch the Skies!

May 24, 2023July 24, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Spaced Out: Velocity Trap (1999)

It’s far from vintage Roth, but Matty reckons there’s still some worth to the UFO boss’ flawed space opera. … Read More Spaced Out: Velocity Trap (1999)

January 12, 2023 Matty Budrewicz4 Comments

Gruner for Hire: Mercenary (1996)

Matty gets to grips with one of Israeli auteur Avi Nesher’s best pictures. … Read More Gruner for Hire: Mercenary (1996)

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

High Kicks, High Noon: Savate (1995)

Matty looks back at Isaac Florentine’s ace martial arts western. … Read More High Kicks, High Noon: Savate (1995)

September 5, 2022February 1, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Savage (1996): Curiouser and Curiouser

A kooky film from a kooky filmmaker — Matty takes a look… … Read More Savage (1996): Curiouser and Curiouser

May 4, 2022December 11, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Automatic (1995): Anything But

Matty goes wild for John Murlowski’s ace, Gruner-starring sci-fi shoot-’em-up. … Read More Automatic (1995): Anything But

July 17, 2021March 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Albert Pyun’s Nemesis Quartet: A Primer

Ahead of the forthcoming Pyun-produced fifth film, Matty looks back at the cult auteur’s first four robo-schlockers. … Read More Albert Pyun’s Nemesis Quartet: A Primer

August 14, 2017February 12, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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