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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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Dial-Up, Hook-Up: Hard Drive (1994)

Dave connects with a particularly eye-catching erotic thriller. Innuendos about floppy discs welcome. … Read More Dial-Up, Hook-Up: Hard Drive (1994)

August 20, 2025August 19, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Subspecies (1991): High Stakes

Matty celebrates one of the finest and most important films from one of the finest and most important filmmakers on Charles Band’s payroll. … Read More Subspecies (1991): High Stakes

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Frozen Assets (1992): Firing Blanks

Siskel and Ebert called this comedy “the worst film ever made” – but Dave finds some genuine humour among the toe-curling cringe. … Read More Frozen Assets (1992): Firing Blanks

August 14, 2025August 15, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

No Contest II (1996): No Dice, Sad Face

It’s a struggle for sure, but Matty reckons there are a few points of note in this otherwise dud sequel. … Read More No Contest II (1996): No Dice, Sad Face

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Project Metalbeast (1995): Fur & Steel

A cyborg werewolf?! Matty probes a quality sci-shocker as cool as it sounds. … Read More Project Metalbeast (1995): Fur & Steel

June 25, 2025November 21, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Wild Cactus (1993): Desert Heat  

Matty profiles erotic thriller auteur Jag Mundhra’s provocative masterpiece.  … Read More Wild Cactus (1993): Desert Heat  

June 18, 2025September 27, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Roddy Comes Out to Play: Jungleground (1995)

Matty takes a look at a sturdy Canadian action caper starring The Rowdy One. … Read More Roddy Comes Out to Play: Jungleground (1995)

June 8, 2025June 7, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

TV Casualty: Night Visions (1990)

Matty endures a weak small screen project from horror master Wes Craven. … Read More TV Casualty: Night Visions (1990)

June 5, 2025June 2, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Final Voyage (1999): Shipshape

Wynorski! Ice-T! Christian! Phoenician! Matty floats along on a real B-movie pleasure cruise. … Read More Final Voyage (1999): Shipshape

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

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