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Mission of Justice (1992): Wincott Takes All

Matty kicks back with a rock-solid Jeff Wincott action romp. … Read More Mission of Justice (1992): Wincott Takes All

April 30, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Vindicator (1986): Proto Paul & Temu Cronenberg

Matty picks apart a sci-fi actioner that’s intriguing in genesis and concept but clunky in execution.  … Read More The Vindicator (1986): Proto Paul & Temu Cronenberg

November 17, 2025May 14, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Serial Killer (1995): For Whom the Bell Tolls

Matty — ahem — KILLS some time with a perky Pierre David potboiler starring a future horror hero.… Read More Serial Killer (1995): For Whom the Bell Tolls

September 21, 2025April 30, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Unchained Calamity: The Force (1994)

Matty endures a dud Pierre David production that’ll leave you as lifeless as star Gary Hudson’s spectral detective. … Read More Unchained Calamity: The Force (1994)

August 9, 2024April 30, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A Very Flawed Engagement: The Fiancé (1997)

Matty takes a look at a Martin Kitrosser and Pierre David coupling that’s more of a quick fling than marriage material.… Read More A Very Flawed Engagement: The Fiancé (1997)

January 19, 2024April 30, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Kid Cop (1996): Tot Fuzz

Pierre David’s sole foray into family fare gets the once over from Dave. Featuring a few words with scripter Michael Barmish! … Read More Kid Cop (1996): Tot Fuzz

June 7, 2023April 30, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

Back Stab (1990): Flak the Knife

Dave tussles with a Pierre David thriller that’s Hitchcock in tone but slipshod in practice.… Read More Back Stab (1990): Flak the Knife

January 30, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Dead Cold (1995): Murder, He Wrote

Dave revisits one of his favourite films of the ’90s video store era. … Read More Dead Cold (1995): Murder, He Wrote

December 23, 2022April 30, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Neighbor (1993): Knock Knock

Dave digs the patented Pierre David thriller formula, and he reckons this early outing ranks among the busy mogul’s best. … Read More The Neighbor (1993): Knock Knock

October 9, 2022April 30, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

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