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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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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, 2022January 1, 2023 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, 2022October 9, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Karate Cops: Martial Law (1990) & Martial Law II: Undercover (1991)

Dave squares up to a pair of fondly remembered biff-’em-ups and chats to scripter Richard Brandes about their making.… Read More Karate Cops: Martial Law (1990) & Martial Law II: Undercover (1991)

August 2, 2022August 7, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Nurse (1997): Clap for Pierre David

Matty books an appointment with an acceptable bit of hokum. … Read More The Nurse (1997): Clap for Pierre David

April 6, 2022April 9, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Marked Man (1996): Piping Hot

A moment of appreciation for ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper and one of his finest performances from Matty.… Read More Marked Man (1996): Piping Hot

January 28, 2022July 31, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Wicked Little Bugger: Daddy’s Girl (1996)

Matty takes a look at an amusing time-killer and ponders its place within its maker’s small but satisfying directorial resume.
… Read More Wicked Little Bugger: Daddy’s Girl (1996)

January 6, 2022December 29, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Cupid (1997): The Lexicon of Love

Prolific DTV producer Pierre David shoots a (somewhat) poisoned arrow to Matty’s heart. … Read More Cupid (1997): The Lexicon of Love

November 28, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Captured (1998): Character Car-nage

Matty buckles up for a dramatic thrill ride.… Read More Captured (1998): Character Car-nage

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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