Theatre of the Absurd: Death Magic (1992)
Dave’s back on his tour of ’90s regional horror movies, where an overnight stay in Tucson yields a prize discovery. … Read More Theatre of the Absurd: Death Magic (1992)
Tag: Schlock & Awe
The Companion (1994): Love Machine
Matty shacks up with Bruce Greenwood’s electronic lover. … Read More The Companion (1994): Love Machine
Small Screen Spectre: The Uninvited (1996)
Tobe or not Tobe? Dave’s a little Hoopered out by a TV movie that has designs on imitating a genre classic. … Read More Small Screen Spectre: The Uninvited (1996)
Stormy Nights (1996): Wet n’ Wild
Dave grabs his galoshes and braves gale force winds for this fine erotic thriller.… Read More Stormy Nights (1996): Wet n’ Wild
Bigotry in the Boondocks: A Stranger in Town (1995)
Far from cookie-cutter boob tube material, Dave discovers a fine piece of drama that retains its power more than a quarter of a century after it was first broadcast.… Read More Bigotry in the Boondocks: A Stranger in Town (1995)
Baby Come Back: The Unborn II (1994)
A diminished return? Meh, slightly — but Matty still thinks there’s a lot to like about this lively, Rick Jacobson-helmed sequel. … Read More Baby Come Back: The Unborn II (1994)
Home Sweet Home: Alone in the Woods (1996)
Dave pitches his tent alongside a family film with a familiar premise. … Read More Home Sweet Home: Alone in the Woods (1996)
Cupid (1997): The Lexicon of Love
Prolific DTV producer Pierre David shoots a (somewhat) poisoned arrow to Matty’s heart. … Read More Cupid (1997): The Lexicon of Love
Rocky Descent: Angel Flight Down (1996)
Sure, it’s standard ‘movie of the week’ boob tube fare – but Dave is contentedly appreciative of this true story. … Read More Rocky Descent: Angel Flight Down (1996)
The Schlock Pit 