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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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Intent to Kill (1992): Praise the Lords Again!

This time, Matty heralds a superlative PM flick anchored by another fantastic turn from its leading lady. … Read More Intent to Kill (1992): Praise the Lords Again!

January 20, 2023January 19, 2023 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Cop Target (1990): Lenzi Flair

Dave takes a look at a lesser-known potboiler from a reluctant Italian splatter master. … Read More Cop Target (1990): Lenzi Flair

January 18, 2023January 17, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

I Remember Papa: David DeCoteau on Paul Leder

Writing exclusively for The Schlock Pit, cult auteur David DeCoteau recalls how a chance encounter with the mighty Paul Leder changed his life forever… … Read More I Remember Papa: David DeCoteau on Paul Leder

January 14, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Spaced Out: Velocity Trap (1999)

It’s far from vintage Roth, but Matty reckons there’s still some worth to the UFO boss’ flawed space opera. … Read More Spaced Out: Velocity Trap (1999)

January 12, 2023 Matty Budrewicz4 Comments

Deadly Dancer (1990): Do the Hustle

Dave takes in some jammin’ dance moves courtesy of AIP, with first-hand memories provided by actor Walter Cox.… Read More Deadly Dancer (1990): Do the Hustle

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 Dave Wain1 Comment

Absolute Power: Frame Up (1991) / Frame-Up II: The Cover-Up (1992)

Dave’s exploration of Paul Leder’s output unearths a pair of small-town procedural flicks that deliver in different ways.… Read More Absolute Power: Frame Up (1991) / Frame-Up II: The Cover-Up (1992)

January 6, 2023January 5, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

A Time to Die (1991): Praise the Lords

Matty probes a so-so PM Entertainment flick that’s buoyed by a great turn from its leading lady. … Read More A Time to Die (1991): Praise the Lords

January 4, 2023January 3, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Cop a Feel: Probable Cause (1994)

Dave nods approvingly at a telepic soaking in substance.… Read More Cop a Feel: Probable Cause (1994)

January 2, 2023January 1, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Carnosaur 2 (1995): This Time it’s Roar

Matty takes a bite out of Roger Corman and Louis Morneau’s raptor-tastic sequel. … Read More Carnosaur 2 (1995): This Time it’s Roar

December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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