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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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Mission of Justice (1992): Wincott Takes All

Matty kicks back with a rock-solid Jeff Wincott action romp. … Read More Mission of Justice (1992): Wincott Takes All

April 30, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Arcade (1993): Game Over, Man. Game Over.

Fondly regarded by many Full Moon fans, Matty has always struggled with helmer Albert Pyun’s third – and final – Charles Band assignment. Here’s why. … Read More Arcade (1993): Game Over, Man. Game Over.

April 27, 2026May 14, 2026 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Extreme Justice (1993): The Violent Kind

Matty profiles Mark L. Lester’s gritty thriller and its complicated journey to screen. … Read More Extreme Justice (1993): The Violent Kind

April 20, 2026May 7, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Dollman (1991): Magnum Short

Matty sizes up producer Charles Band and helmer Albert Pyun’s iconic sci-fi action caper. … Read More Dollman (1991): Magnum Short

April 6, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

I’ve Got Your Number — Curse III: Blood Sacrifice (1991)

Matty inspects another entry in Trans World/Epic’s franchise that wasn’t a franchise. And he doesn’t mind it either!… Read More I’ve Got Your Number — Curse III: Blood Sacrifice (1991)

April 2, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991): Big Dick Energy

Matty celebrates Mark L. Lester’s bombastic buddy cop classic.… Read More Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991): Big Dick Energy

March 29, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Shadowchaser: The Gates of Time (1996) – The Last Dash

Matty waves goodbye to one of the great institutions of the VHS era.  … Read More Shadowchaser: The Gates of Time (1996) – The Last Dash

March 24, 2026August 2, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Deez Nuts: Asylum (1997)

Matty finds the joy in James Seale’s kooky — if uneven — horror flick.… Read More Deez Nuts: Asylum (1997)

March 19, 2026April 2, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Class of 1999 II: The Substitute (1994) – Hot For Teacher

Matty hits the books with stunt wiz Spiro Razatos’ cheap but charismatic sequel. … Read More Class of 1999 II: The Substitute (1994) – Hot For Teacher

March 17, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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