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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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Rocket Boys: Once in a Blue Moon (1995)

Dave ponders why this classy family flick hasn’t become a fixture of everyone’s childhood. Featuring a few quick words with writer-director Philip Spink!… Read More Rocket Boys: Once in a Blue Moon (1995)

July 5, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Josh and S.A.M. (1993): Baby Driver

A healthy budget and a wide release doesn’t necessarily equate to cinematic infamy, as Dave discovers with this misfiring family flick.… Read More Josh and S.A.M. (1993): Baby Driver

July 1, 2023July 2, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Peephole (1993): I See You

Dave casts his voyeuristic eyeballs over Shem Bitterman’s study of one man’s depravity. Featuring an interview with the playwright himself! … Read More Peephole (1993): I See You

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

First Form: Last Lives (1997)

Dave talks to screenwriter Dan Duling about the painful birth of his debut feature. … Read More First Form: Last Lives (1997)

June 25, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Just Looking (1995): Peeping Jim

Buried deep within the recesses of the Propaganda Films catalogue is a fine indie comedy that Dave has a lot of time for. … Read More Just Looking (1995): Peeping Jim

June 23, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Alienator (1990): The Babe Who Fell to Earth

Matty surrenders to the charms of Fred Olen Ray’s compelling sci-fi action quickie. … Read More Alienator (1990): The Babe Who Fell to Earth

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Sinful Intrigue (1995): GLOW Flick

Dave dives into the resume of producer-director Edward Holzman again – even if the man himself is reluctant to reminisce…… Read More Sinful Intrigue (1995): GLOW Flick

June 15, 2023June 27, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Breeders (1997): Birthing Partner

Matty takes a bite out of Peakviewing Transatlantic’s second sturdy monster flick.… Read More Breeders (1997): Birthing Partner

June 13, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Possession of Michael D. (1995): Conjured!

Before box office success rendered everything that came before it moot, Dave checks out the ostracised step-brother to a modern-day horror behemoth.… Read More The Possession of Michael D. (1995): Conjured!

June 11, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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