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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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True Grit: Fred Olen Ray’s Fugitive Rage (1996)

Matty tangles with the B-movie wiz’s cracking action thriller.… Read More True Grit: Fred Olen Ray’s Fugitive Rage (1996)

December 29, 2020February 21, 2023 Matty Budrewicz3 Comments

And it Burns, Burns, Burns, Don’s Ring of Fire (1991)

Dave takes a quick look at Richard Munchkin’s opening chapter to the beloved PM Entertainment martial arts franchise, as the director himself reminisces over his influences. … Read More And it Burns, Burns, Burns, Don’s Ring of Fire (1991)

December 27, 2020December 21, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Little Miss Millions (1993): Jim Wynorski’s Surprisingly Family-Friendly Xmas

In the interest of spreading festive cheer, Matty gives the thumbs-up to the cult helmer’s nifty pre-teen caper.… Read More Little Miss Millions (1993): Jim Wynorski’s Surprisingly Family-Friendly Xmas

December 22, 2020December 20, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blast (1997) & Mean Guns (1997): Albert Pyun’s Jailhouse Rock

Matty looks back at the cult auteur’s time behind bars (so to speak). … Read More Blast (1997) & Mean Guns (1997): Albert Pyun’s Jailhouse Rock

December 18, 2020February 2, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Conspiracy of Fear (1995): Eyres Supreme

One of the best from one of the greats, Matty dances with John Eyres’ diverting thriller. … Read More The Conspiracy of Fear (1995): Eyres Supreme

December 16, 2020October 14, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Straight to the Point: John Eyres’ Project Shadowchaser II (1994) & III (1995)

Matty sings the praises of the direct-to-video auteur’s no-nonsense sequels.… Read More Straight to the Point: John Eyres’ Project Shadowchaser II (1994) & III (1995)

December 8, 2020October 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Ultimate Desires (1991): Late Night Hokum, North American Style

Matty dissects Lloyd Simandl’s messy but engaging potboiler.… Read More Ultimate Desires (1991): Late Night Hokum, North American Style

December 6, 2020September 19, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Things Ain’t What They Used To Be: Mercy (1995)

Dave marvels at the intractable darkness of Richard Shepard’s sophomore feature. … Read More Things Ain’t What They Used To Be: Mercy (1995)

November 28, 2020May 7, 2022 Dave Wain4 Comments

Rolls Royce: Dream a Little Evil (1990)

Dave chats to writer-director Royce Mathew about the challenge of low budget filmaking in the ’90s.… Read More Rolls Royce: Dream a Little Evil (1990)

November 20, 2020May 30, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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