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A Bark From Beyond: My Magic Dog (1997)

Dave raids the Royal Oaks kennels for a lil’ haunting by hound. … Read More A Bark From Beyond: My Magic Dog (1997)

October 2, 2025October 4, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Cozzies at the Ready: Bikini Hoe-Down (1997) & Bikini Traffic School (1997)

Matty gets fruity with a pair of Royal Oaks T&A capers.… Read More Cozzies at the Ready: Bikini Hoe-Down (1997) & Bikini Traffic School (1997)

April 8, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Sexual Roulette (1997): By Royal Appointment

Matty tracks the meta-referential madness of Gary Graver’s erotic drama-cum-thriller.… Read More Sexual Roulette (1997): By Royal Appointment

November 19, 2024February 4, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Subletting: Counter Measures (1998)

You might double take, but Matty thinks Fred Olen Ray’s slick action caper is more than your usual carbon copy follow-up… Especially when it isn’t even a sequel!… Read More Subletting: Counter Measures (1998)

October 19, 2022April 10, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Passionate Revenge (1996): Cradle Snatching

Matty rolls around with a serviceable cash-in that was twisted into a sequel to a big video and cable hit. … Read More Passionate Revenge (1996): Cradle Snatching

July 27, 2022April 12, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Masseuse (1996): Rub-a-Dub-Dub

Matty gets frisky with Fred Olen Ray’s saucy yet surprisingly dark potboiler. … Read More Masseuse (1996): Rub-a-Dub-Dub

April 22, 2022July 25, 2022 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Interlocked: Thrilled To Death (1998): It’s Bold and It’s Beautiful

Dave gets into a lather over this soap-sudded stalker film from the folks at Royal Oaks. … Read More Interlocked: Thrilled To Death (1998): It’s Bold and It’s Beautiful

February 15, 2022February 21, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Strategic Command (1997): If it Ain’t Broke…

Don’t fix it! Matty has fun with a familiar-feeling Royal Oaks action epic. … Read More Strategic Command (1997): If it Ain’t Broke…

January 2, 2022December 29, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Home Sweet Home: Alone in the Woods (1996)

Dave pitches his tent alongside a family film with a familiar premise. … Read More Home Sweet Home: Alone in the Woods (1996)

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

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