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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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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)

August 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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)

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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

August 9, 2023August 12, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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…

August 5, 2023August 7, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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

August 3, 2023August 8, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Taking Over the Asylum: The Nutt House (1992)

Its pedigree alone is the stuff cult films are made of. However, as Dave explains, this dismal comedy is farcical for all the wrong reasons…… Read More Taking Over the Asylum: The Nutt House (1992)

July 22, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

To Catch a Yeti (1995): Sprat Out of Hell

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Fight Club, Black Dog, Roadie – rock warbler Meat Loaf had a wealth of fine films to his credit. And then, as Dave discovers, there was this tedious family flick… … Read More To Catch a Yeti (1995): Sprat Out of Hell

July 20, 2023July 22, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Elevator (1996): Stuck Between Flaws

Dave looks at the final movie from Jordan ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Belfort’s short-lived production company, Hit Entertainment. Featuring a few quick words with the shingle’s former VP of Production, David Silberg!… Read More The Elevator (1996): Stuck Between Flaws

July 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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