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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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Eyres’ Exorcism: Project Shadowchaser (1992)

Matty looks back at John Eyres’ iconic robo-sploiter and explores its significance within the helmer’s fimography.… Read More Eyres’ Exorcism: Project Shadowchaser (1992)

September 12, 2020October 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Naked Obsession (1990): The Kink… And How to Get it

Matty knocks boots with Dan Golden’s awesome erotic thriller.… Read More Naked Obsession (1990): The Kink… And How to Get it

September 6, 2020October 14, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

All Revved Up: Gary Graver’s Crossing the Line (1990)

Dave checks out a rare mainstream outing for the prolific filmmaker, and dreams of what could have been…… Read More All Revved Up: Gary Graver’s Crossing the Line (1990)

August 30, 2020August 31, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Storm Trooper (1998): Oh, What a Night

Matty takes a look at Jim Wynorski’s eclectic, genre-hopping delight. … Read More Storm Trooper (1998): Oh, What a Night

August 15, 2020August 25, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Final Cut (1995): Bombs Away

Matty gets to grips with Roger Christian’s so-so thriller. … Read More The Final Cut (1995): Bombs Away

August 8, 2020August 8, 2020 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Girl Power: The Assault (1996)

Matty gives the thumbs-up to Jim Wynorski’s thrilling, female-fronted shoot-’em-up.… Read More Girl Power: The Assault (1996)

July 28, 2020April 8, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Blueprint – Absolution: The Journey (1997)

Matty contemplates this robust sci-fi flick’s place within David DeCoteau’s canon.… Read More The Blueprint – Absolution: The Journey (1997)

July 13, 2020April 19, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Over the Wire (1996): Fred Olen Ray’s Top-Notch Top-Shelfer

Matty gets hot n’ heavy with the B-movie maestro’s exemplary erotic potboiler. … Read More Over the Wire (1996): Fred Olen Ray’s Top-Notch Top-Shelfer

July 2, 2020March 27, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Vampirella (1996): A Fang-Bangin’ Good Time

Matty bows down before Jim Wynorski’s rollicking comic book adap. … Read More Vampirella (1996): A Fang-Bangin’ Good Time

June 30, 2020April 8, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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