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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

A.P.E.X. (1994): Sloppy Seconds

Twice can be nice, but Matty thinks DTV demigod Phillip J. Roth’s sophomore sci-fi flick is a bit of a struggle. … Read More A.P.E.X. (1994): Sloppy Seconds

September 1, 2022July 21, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Sahara (1995): Blood and Sand

Dave chats to the mighty Brian Trenchard-Smith about a remake that ranks as one of the director’s best. … Read More Sahara (1995): Blood and Sand

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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