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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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From USC to USA: Writer’s Block (1991)

Dave chats to Schlock Pit icon Fred Gallo and learns how his Master’s Thesis became a TV movie, albeit without his involvement.… Read More From USC to USA: Writer’s Block (1991)

January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Stranger (1995): Kathy Comes Home

Matty dissects this Don Borchers-produced neo-western and reflects upon its kickboxing star’s moment in the sun.… Read More The Stranger (1995): Kathy Comes Home

January 12, 2022June 10, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Snake Charmer: The Spree (1998)

Dave heads over to Canada to quizzically gaze at Tommy Lee Wallace’s demented crime-thriller.… Read More Snake Charmer: The Spree (1998)

January 10, 2022January 8, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Wicked Little Bugger: Daddy’s Girl (1996)

Matty takes a look at an amusing time-killer and ponders its place within its maker’s small but satisfying directorial resume.
… Read More Wicked Little Bugger: Daddy’s Girl (1996)

January 6, 2022December 29, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Stalker (1998): Affair Trial

Dave’s crouching down behind the bins in order to catch a glimpse of Marc S. Grenier’s satisfying feature debut. … Read More Stalker (1998): Affair Trial

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Strategic Command (1997): If it Ain’t Broke…

Don’t fix it! Matty has fun with a familiar-feeling Royal Oaks action epic. … Read More Strategic Command (1997): If it Ain’t Broke…

January 2, 2022December 29, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Strangers on a Feign: Web of Seduction (1999)

Dave dons his Hefner-style smoking jacket and settles down for some high-end erotica from Mystique Films.… Read More Strangers on a Feign: Web of Seduction (1999)

December 31, 2021July 19, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Spoiler (1998): Against the Clock

Produced by John Eyres. Directed by Jeff Burr. And starring Gary Daniels. If that doesn’t twist your arm, here’s Matty with why this brilliant sci-fi drama is worth seeking out.… Read More Spoiler (1998): Against the Clock

December 29, 2021October 12, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Mad As Hell: Where Sleeping Dogs Lie (1991)

Dave ventures into one of L.A.’s Historic-Cultural Monuments and decides that it’s the saving grace for an otherwise disappointing thriller. … Read More Mad As Hell: Where Sleeping Dogs Lie (1991)

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

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