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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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The Demolitionist (1995): Cause and Effect

Matty looks back at FX legend Robert Kurtzman’s lively directorial debut. … Read More The Demolitionist (1995): Cause and Effect

February 17, 2022May 15, 2024 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Companion (1994): Love Machine

Matty shacks up with Bruce Greenwood’s electronic lover. … Read More The Companion (1994): Love Machine

December 14, 2021January 5, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Prototype (1992): Built to Last

Matty is a fan of B-movie demigod Phillip J. Roth’s surprisingly arty first stab at science fiction.… Read More Prototype (1992): Built to Last

October 19, 2021April 29, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Cyborg 3: The Recycler (1994) — This is the Way the Trilogy Ends…

… Not with a bang, but a whimper. Matty takes a look. … Read More Cyborg 3: The Recycler (1994) — This is the Way the Trilogy Ends…

August 24, 2021February 1, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Automatic (1995): Anything But

Matty goes wild for John Murlowski’s ace, Gruner-starring sci-fi shoot-’em-up. … Read More Automatic (1995): Anything But

July 17, 2021March 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Mercy Me! — Michael Schroeder & Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow (1993)

Matty looks back at the sci-fi sequel that wasn’t a sequel… Until it was. … Read More Mercy Me! — Michael Schroeder & Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow (1993)

March 24, 2021April 14, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Straight to the Point: John Eyres’ Project Shadowchaser II (1994) & III (1995)

Matty sings the praises of the direct-to-video auteur’s no-nonsense sequels.… Read More Straight to the Point: John Eyres’ Project Shadowchaser II (1994) & III (1995)

December 8, 2020October 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Eyres’ Exorcism: Project Shadowchaser (1992)

Matty looks back at John Eyres’ iconic robo-sploiter and explores its significance within the helmer’s fimography.… Read More Eyres’ Exorcism: Project Shadowchaser (1992)

September 12, 2020October 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Storm Trooper (1998): Oh, What a Night

Matty takes a look at Jim Wynorski’s eclectic, genre-hopping delight. … Read More Storm Trooper (1998): Oh, What a Night

August 15, 2020August 25, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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