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The Schlock Pit

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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Active Stealth (1999): Top Gun

Featuring a few words with the director himself, Matty spotlights Fred Olen Ray’s ace military hardware actioner. … Read More Active Stealth (1999): Top Gun

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bedtime Story: Dead Sleep (1990)

Dave looks at how Alec Mills, a respected fixture of the British film industry, got his sole directing jobs – even if they turned out to be less than stellar…… Read More Bedtime Story: Dead Sleep (1990)

April 16, 2023April 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Street Asylum (1990): State Violence, State Control

Our Gregory Dark celebration continues with Matty’s profile of the helmer’s compelling sci-fi thriller. … Read More Street Asylum (1990): State Violence, State Control

April 14, 2023December 4, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Strike a Pose (1993): Booby Trap

Dave finds a lot to like about Dean Hamilton’s erotic thriller, but thinks it gets bogged down by some dead air.… Read More Strike a Pose (1993): Booby Trap

April 12, 2023April 11, 2023 Dave Wain1 Comment

Wheels of Terror (1990): Buckle Up

Matty goes for a spin with a flawed but fascinating small screen shocker. … Read More Wheels of Terror (1990): Buckle Up

April 10, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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

April 8, 2023January 13, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

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

March 31, 2023April 2, 2023 Dave Wain3 Comments

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

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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

March 25, 2023March 13, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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