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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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The Fire Next Time (1993): The Escape From Wrath

Dave recalls an old chat with Tom McLoughlin and discovers the helmer’s lengthy telepic about climate change is terrifying in its prophecy.… Read More The Fire Next Time (1993): The Escape From Wrath

September 23, 2022October 3, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Take a Bough: Perfect Prey (1998)

Dave kicks back with another ’90s DTV serial killer thriller – but this time something seems oddly familiar…… Read More Take a Bough: Perfect Prey (1998)

September 19, 2022September 20, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

An Office and a Spy: The Tower (1993)

Dave fires up a much-maligned Fox Original and discovers that it’s a stylish slice of dystopia.… Read More An Office and a Spy: The Tower (1993)

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Sorceress II: The Temptress (1997) — Sex Magick

Matty takes a look at a serviceable sequel with a few points of note for Jim Wynorski buffs and fans of Julies Smith and Strain. … Read More Sorceress II: The Temptress (1997) — Sex Magick

September 13, 2022May 8, 2025 Matty Budrewicz3 Comments

A Triumph Over Adversity: Tortured Obsession (1993)

Too obscure for the history books, Dave charts the remarkable life of director Kelli Lidell and calls upon Schlock Pit pal John Shepphird to shed a little light on her excellent, Utah-lensed revenge movie. … Read More A Triumph Over Adversity: Tortured Obsession (1993)

September 11, 2022September 11, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Grim (1995): Trolling the Depths

It ain’t a classic, but Matty thinks Peakviewing Transatlantic’s monster movie is an interesting footnote in the history of modern British horror. … Read More Grim (1995): Trolling the Depths

September 9, 2022February 21, 2023 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Sweet Killing (1993): F. Murray Mint

Dave takes in a pleasing thriller and ponders the accuracy of ‘F. Murray Abraham Syndrome’.… Read More Sweet Killing (1993): F. Murray Mint

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 Dave Wain1 Comment

High Kicks, High Noon: Savate (1995)

Matty looks back at Isaac Florentine’s ace martial arts western. … Read More High Kicks, High Noon: Savate (1995)

September 5, 2022February 1, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bringing Home the Bacon: My Brother the Pig (1999)

Dave talks to screenwriter Matthew Flynn about the decade-long quest to get his family flick from script to screen.… Read More Bringing Home the Bacon: My Brother the Pig (1999)

September 3, 2022February 21, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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