Damp Squib: Survive the Savage Sea (1992)
Never mind the treacherous depths of the Pacific, Dave has his work cut out trying to survive the running time of this drab telepic. … Read More Damp Squib: Survive the Savage Sea (1992)
Tag: Schlock & Awe
A Taste For Killing (1992): Rigged From the Start
Dave heads to Texas for a lacklustre small screen thriller with an all-star cast. … Read More A Taste For Killing (1992): Rigged From the Start
Kid (1990): He Stays in the Picture
The film ain’t too good but Matty thinks this ropey revenge flick has a few points of note for fans of C. Thomas Howell and scripter Leslie Bohem.… Read More Kid (1990): He Stays in the Picture
Cherry Noir: Traces of Red (1992)
Dave ponders the critical pile-on that Jim Belushi endured, and extols the virtues of the sturdy neo-noir that represented the scorn’s peak.… Read More Cherry Noir: Traces of Red (1992)
Sail Away: Treacherous Crossing (1992)
Dave boards the good ship USA Network for a twisting thriller that began life back in the ’40s.… Read More Sail Away: Treacherous Crossing (1992)
Motor Psycho (1992): There’s a Man Who Rides Down the Mojave Swears He’s Elvis
A psycho stalking youngsters across the desert has been done to death – but, says Dave, never quite like this. Featuring a quick word with star Elvis Restaino! … Read More Motor Psycho (1992): There’s a Man Who Rides Down the Mojave Swears He’s Elvis
Excessive Force II: Force on Force (1995) — If at First You Don’t Succeed…
…Try it again but cheaper. Matty gets to grips with a standalone sequel that has more in common with its predecessor than you’d think. … Read More Excessive Force II: Force on Force (1995) — If at First You Don’t Succeed…
Nails (1992): Dennis the Menace
Dave revels in the wonderful sight of Dennis Hopper in full-blown mentalist mode. … Read More Nails (1992): Dennis the Menace
Vulcan (1997): A Strange New World
Dave checks out a rare family friendly flick from Filipino master Cirio Santiago.… Read More Vulcan (1997): A Strange New World
The Schlock Pit 