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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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Open Fire (1994): Welcome to the Party, Jeff

Matty gets a kick out of Jeff Wincott’s sturdy Die Hard knock-off. … Read More Open Fire (1994): Welcome to the Party, Jeff

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Martial Outlaw (1993): Bitterness the Star

Matty takes a look at Jeff Wincott and producer Pierre David’s flaccid penultimate pair-up. … Read More Martial Outlaw (1993): Bitterness the Star

June 4, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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

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

Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter (1995) – Family Hair-Looms

Corey Michael Eubanks is more used to hair-raising stunts than hair-laden cryptids, but Dave reckons his PM Entertainment kiddie caper is still a passable lark. … Read More Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter (1995) – Family Hair-Looms

August 29, 2025 Dave WainLeave 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

Past Tense (1994): The Lady Vanishes

Dave’s back at the coalface of ’90s cable movies – and this time he’s unearthed another diamond. … Read More Past Tense (1994): The Lady Vanishes

January 17, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

Dead Man Walking (1988): Flesh for Fantasy

Matty muscles in on the Gregory Dark worship with a look at the esteemed XXX auteur’s first ‘legitimate’ movie.… Read More Dead Man Walking (1988): Flesh for Fantasy

March 29, 2023April 11, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Follow the Leder: The Baby Doll Murders (1993)

Dave kneels at the altar of Paul Leder again and hails one of the helmer’s best offerings. … Read More Follow the Leder: The Baby Doll Murders (1993)

February 3, 2023February 2, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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