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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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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, 2022January 13, 2025 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, 2021January 19, 2024 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, 2021April 10, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Of Unknown Origin (1983): Rat Race

Matty tears up the floorboards in a whirlwind of appreciation for George P. Cosmatos’ nifty creature feature.… Read More Of Unknown Origin (1983): Rat Race

February 2, 2021October 3, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

In the Mouth of Madness: Brian Yuzna’s The Dentist (1996)

Ahead of its twenty-fifth anniversary later this year, Matty looks back at the horror maestro’s high-concept shocker and charts its long in the tooth history. … Read More In the Mouth of Madness: Brian Yuzna’s The Dentist (1996)

January 17, 2021September 20, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

From A Whisper To A Small Screen: C. Courtney Joyner Talks Distant Cousins (1993)

Dave checks in with screenwriting legend C. Courtney Joyner to talk about the movie he made with the equally legendary Pierre David. … Read More From A Whisper To A Small Screen: C. Courtney Joyner Talks Distant Cousins (1993)

February 5, 2020September 19, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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