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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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Dead On Arrival: Diggin’ Up Business (1990)

Speaking of shovel-swinging action, Dave does some digging of his own on the fascinating career of businessman Tom Pardew, and calls in the ‘co-director’ of this dud comedy, Mark Byers, for help.… Read More Dead On Arrival: Diggin’ Up Business (1990)

May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Out For Blood (1992): Revenge is a Kick Best Served Brutally

Matty is a big fan of this vicious, PM-backed Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson vehicle. … Read More Out For Blood (1992): Revenge is a Kick Best Served Brutally

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Two Shades Of Blue (1999), One Shade Of Black

Dave sits down with scripter Ted Williams to learn about how a stopgap phone op job led to his first produced screenplay.… Read More Two Shades Of Blue (1999), One Shade Of Black

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Carry On Doctor: Robin Cook’s Terminal (1996)

Matty checks out a solid made-for-TV medical thriller with a waggish bedside manner. … Read More Carry On Doctor: Robin Cook’s Terminal (1996)

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

My Grandpa is a Vampire (1992): Kiwi Fruit(bat)

Dave checks out the time The Munsters’ Al Lewis took a break from the role he was best known for and went to New Zealand to play, erm, an elderly vampire living in suburbia. … Read More My Grandpa is a Vampire (1992): Kiwi Fruit(bat)

May 6, 2022February 7, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Savage (1996): Curiouser and Curiouser

A kooky film from a kooky filmmaker — Matty takes a look… … Read More Savage (1996): Curiouser and Curiouser

May 4, 2022December 11, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Dead Girls Don’t Tango (1992): A Dance to Forget

A weary Dave is left sighing at a strange footnote in the already peculiar partnership of director John Carr and writer Philip Yordan.… Read More Dead Girls Don’t Tango (1992): A Dance to Forget

May 2, 2022August 2, 2022 Dave Wain1 Comment

An Angelic Troublemaker: Final Justice (1998)

‘Just’ a Lifetime movie in the eyes of many – but nearly twenty-five years after its first broadcast, Dave believes Tommy Lee Wallace’s drama has lost none of its relevance. … Read More An Angelic Troublemaker: Final Justice (1998)

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Dave Wain2 Comments

The Clown at Midnight (1998): No Laughing Matter

Matty looks back at a pleasingly chilly slasher throwback. … Read More The Clown at Midnight (1998): No Laughing Matter

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