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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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Phoenix (1995): Sci-Fi Stew

Hark! The two star time-killer klaxon is a-sounding! Matty whiles away an hour or so with this serviceable lil’ stockpile.… Read More Phoenix (1995): Sci-Fi Stew

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Haunting of Morella (1990): Clarkson Wynorski Corman, Evermore

Matty looks back at this excellent Edgar Allan Poe-based shocker and declares it a highlight for its three principals.… Read More The Haunting of Morella (1990): Clarkson Wynorski Corman, Evermore

April 1, 2021August 11, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Tick-Tock: 83 Hours Til Dawn (1990)

Stop the clocks – Dave examines the cultural history of a horrifying true story, while dwelling on the second version made for the goggle-box.… Read More Tick-Tock: 83 Hours Til Dawn (1990)

March 30, 2021March 10, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Nightmares in the Screen Trade: Lukas’ Child (1993)

Dave catches up with actor Mark Richardson to dish the dirt on the strange Robert Alden May, the enigmatic creator of this grimy ’90s horror.… Read More Nightmares in the Screen Trade: Lukas’ Child (1993)

March 26, 2021March 27, 2021 Dave Wain1 Comment

Mercy Me! — Michael Schroeder & Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow (1993)

Matty looks back at the sci-fi sequel that wasn’t a sequel… Until it was. … Read More Mercy Me! — Michael Schroeder & Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow (1993)

March 24, 2021April 14, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Prior, But No Conviction: Lock ‘n’ Load (1990)

Dave taps into another AIP film, albeit one that fails to live up to the company’s promise of ‘Action’.… Read More Prior, But No Conviction: Lock ‘n’ Load (1990)

March 18, 2021April 24, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Kittens in a Can: Caged Fear (1991)

Dave embarks on a quest to find Bobby Houston, the elusive director of a not-so-sordid women-in-prison film.… Read More Kittens in a Can: Caged Fear (1991)

March 14, 2021March 7, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Payback (1991): Not Always a Bitch

Dave takes a look at two good ‘ol boys, never meaning no harm – until they graduate from the Dukes of Hazzard stunt team ranks and go solo on their debut movie.… Read More Payback (1991): Not Always a Bitch

March 6, 2021August 29, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Consenting Adults: Jailbait (1993)

Dave discovers that Rafal Zielinski’s Donald P. Borchers-produced film is less about holding your nose, and more about holding your own.… Read More Consenting Adults: Jailbait (1993)

February 20, 2021February 15, 2021 Dave Wain1 Comment

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