Portraits of a Killer (1996): Flirting with Danger
Dave soaks up a stylish serial killer thriller that isn’t as cut and dry as it seems. … Read More Portraits of a Killer (1996): Flirting with Danger
Tag: Schlock & Awe
Deep Sleep (1990): Family Ties
Dave shines a light on a compelling Canadian drama. Featuring an interview with writer/director Patricia Gruben! … Read More Deep Sleep (1990): Family Ties
Caroline at Midnight (1994): Bewitching Noir
Dave sings the praises of a Corman-produced neo-noir that’s among the best of the ’90s. … Read More Caroline at Midnight (1994): Bewitching Noir
The Eternal (1998): Chris Me, I’m Irish
If you’re in the mood for a strange one, Matty reckons that Michael Almereyda’s Walken-starring mummy flick is just the ticket. … Read More The Eternal (1998): Chris Me, I’m Irish
Mafioso-so: Gangster World (1997)
Cyborgs, mobsters, and a wannabe action hero — Matty dissects an Avi Nesher production that doesn’t quite click.… Read More Mafioso-so: Gangster World (1997)
Squeal Like a Sheep: Dominion (1995)
If you go down to the woods today… You’ll find Matty shrugging his shoulders at a just about passable Deliverance knock-off.… Read More Squeal Like a Sheep: Dominion (1995)
Hollywood Confidential (1997): Off the Record and Very Hush-Hush.
Dave takes a look at a solid telepic and traces the career of its writer, Anthony Yerkovich: a talent whose stabs at small and big screen success didn’t always work out.… Read More Hollywood Confidential (1997): Off the Record and Very Hush-Hush.
Shadow Force (1992): Dismissal and Benedict-tion
Dave’s left disappointed by this Texas-based corruption thriller, but still finds a few reasons to give it a whirl. … Read More Shadow Force (1992): Dismissal and Benedict-tion
Saturday Night Special (1994): Honky-Tonk Blues
Matty gets hot n’ heavy with Dan Golden’s cast-driven sophomore feature.… Read More Saturday Night Special (1994): Honky-Tonk Blues
The Schlock Pit 