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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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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

Heatstroke: Too Much Sun (1990)

Dave checks out a misfire from Robert Downey Sr. that’s problematic with a capital ‘P’. … Read More Heatstroke: Too Much Sun (1990)

June 9, 2023June 18, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Kid Cop (1996): Tot Fuzz

Pierre David’s sole foray into family fare gets the once over from Dave. Featuring a few words with scripter Michael Barmish! … Read More Kid Cop (1996): Tot Fuzz

June 7, 2023April 30, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

That’s: Amore! (1993)

Filmmaker Lorenzo Doumani has quite the history. It’s certainly more interesting than this misfiring comedy, as Dave finds out.… Read More That’s: Amore! (1993)

June 5, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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