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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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Rear Window (1998): Without a Hitch

In a decade bursting with mediocre remakes of Alfred Hitchcock classics, Dave pinpoints one well worth rediscovering. … Read More Rear Window (1998): Without a Hitch

October 15, 2023 Dave Wain1 Comment

Jewellery Cruise: Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash (1993)

Dave is wowed by a USA Network original that’s the perfect blend of thrills, spills and sassy one-liners. … Read More Jewellery Cruise: Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash (1993)

May 8, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Darker Side of Terror (1979): Forster²

Featuring a cool early FX gag by John Carl Buechler, Matty savours Gus Trikonis’ arresting small screen creeper.… Read More The Darker Side of Terror (1979): Forster²

February 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 5 — Outside Ozona (1998)

It was the determination of the late J.T. Walsh that drove J.S. Cardone’s road movie before the camera, but it’s a tale touched by sadness as the helmer explains.… Read More Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 5 — Outside Ozona (1998)

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Alien vs Alien: The Awesomeness of Kevin S. Tenney’s Peacemaker (1990)

Matty casts his eye over the Night of the Demons director’s cracking cut of sci-fi-spiked action. … Read More Alien vs Alien: The Awesomeness of Kevin S. Tenney’s Peacemaker (1990)

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

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