Payback (1995): Noir 101
Diners, dames, and deception — Matty dissects Anthony Hickox’s steamy thriller and explores its place within its maker’s oeuvre.… Read More Payback (1995): Noir 101
Tag: Schlock & Awe
Ride ‘Em Cowboy: Devil Rider (1991)
Dave bemoans the rootin’, tootin’, cowboy shootin’ perp in this obscure horror-western. … Read More Ride ‘Em Cowboy: Devil Rider (1991)
A Murder of Crows (1998): The First of the Franchise
Matty looks back at the inaugural feature from Franchise Pictures. … Read More A Murder of Crows (1998): The First of the Franchise
Persian Mug: Red Room (1992)
Dave spends some time scratching his head at this little-seen obscurity from the legendary Tony Zarindast.… Read More Persian Mug: Red Room (1992)
Locally Sourced Stake: The Dreaded (1990)
Dave heads down to Corsicana, Texas, and chats to writer-producer James Willis about a bloodsucking regional horror movie.… Read More Locally Sourced Stake: The Dreaded (1990)
Electric Sheep: Cyberzone (1995)
Matty has always loved Fred Olen Ray’s brooding Blade Runner homage, and reckons its deeper themes become more and more relevant year after year. … Read More Electric Sheep: Cyberzone (1995)
Casting its Ruin: Play Nice (1992)
Play Nice is the title, but Dave’s not sure if he wants to play at all after watching Terri Treas’ gnarly serial killer thriller. … Read More Casting its Ruin: Play Nice (1992)
Slasher Hash: The Night Brings Charlie (1990)
A farcical but fantastically entertaining slasher, anyone? Dave heads to Florida to look at a rarely-seen slice of regional horror. Featuring an interview with scripter Bruce Carson! … Read More Slasher Hash: The Night Brings Charlie (1990)
Automatic (1995): Anything But
Matty goes wild for John Murlowski’s ace, Gruner-starring sci-fi shoot-’em-up. … Read More Automatic (1995): Anything But
The Schlock Pit 