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The Schlock Pit

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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Chase Morran (1996): The Bruce is Loose!

Matty’s ode to a passable Die Hard riff ennobled by the primo dramatics of The Chin. … Read More Chase Morran (1996): The Bruce is Loose!

September 5, 2021April 29, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Adventures in Spying (1992): My Little Eye

Dave dives into this teen-driven action movie, and casts his eye over the colourful life of its lead actor. … Read More Adventures in Spying (1992): My Little Eye

August 30, 2021March 23, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Blood Famine: Vampire’s Embrace (1991)

Clichéd and melodramatic doesn’t necessarily make for a bad experience: as Dave discovers with Glenn Andreiev’s film, it actually blankets it with a warm nostalgic glow. … Read More Blood Famine: Vampire’s Embrace (1991)

August 26, 2021June 6, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Cyborg 3: The Recycler (1994) — This is the Way the Trilogy Ends…

… Not with a bang, but a whimper. Matty takes a look. … Read More Cyborg 3: The Recycler (1994) — This is the Way the Trilogy Ends…

August 24, 2021February 1, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Invisible Mac: Love Can Be Murder (1992)

Dave dissects a film that falls into the safe but satisfying bracket of a perfect weekend afternoon matinee. … Read More The Invisible Mac: Love Can Be Murder (1992)

August 22, 2021August 19, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Meh-ighty Wings: Interceptor (1992)

Matty’s breath is not taken away by this airborne Die Hard variation. … Read More Meh-ighty Wings: Interceptor (1992)

August 16, 2021August 15, 2021 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Light My Fire: Ultraviolet (1992)

Dave treks to the Nevada Desert, and checks out a Corman obscurity that’s worth unearthing. … Read More Light My Fire: Ultraviolet (1992)

August 14, 2021August 14, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

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

August 12, 2021June 5, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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)

August 10, 2021June 2, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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