Dracula Rising (1993): Roger’s Stakes
Matty sinks his fangs into a Corman riff on a classic tale of terror.… Read More Dracula Rising (1993): Roger’s Stakes
Tag: Schlock & Awe
The Florentine (1999): Soggy Biscuit
Dave spotlights a compelling ensemble drama that was kneecapped by a sniffy trade review. … Read More The Florentine (1999): Soggy Biscuit
Handgun (1994): Like Quentin, Only Cheaper
Matty’s stuck in the middle with Whitney Ransick’s so-so Tarantino cash-in. … Read More Handgun (1994): Like Quentin, Only Cheaper
Broken Vessels (1998): Dead on Arrival
Moved for Marty? Who knows – but Dave’s convinced that Scott Ziehl’s intense drama is one of the finest and most neglected films of its decade.… Read More Broken Vessels (1998): Dead on Arrival
Sexual Roulette (1997): By Royal Appointment
Matty tracks the meta-referential madness of Gary Graver’s erotic drama-cum-thriller.… Read More Sexual Roulette (1997): By Royal Appointment
Lady Dragon 2 (1993): Rapi Rapi, Joy Joy
Wham, bang, thank you, ma’am — Matty surrenders to the lively, scrappy charm of Cynthia Rothrock’s final pairing with Rapi Films and director David Worth. … Read More Lady Dragon 2 (1993): Rapi Rapi, Joy Joy
Bashing the Bishop: Trigger Happy (1996) & Underworld (1996)
Dave digs up a pair of critically reviled movies by Larry Bishop, and wonders if they’re finally ripe for reappraisal. … Read More Bashing the Bishop: Trigger Happy (1996) & Underworld (1996)
Double Obsession (1992): Margaux Your Own Way
Dave continues his natter with Eduardo Montes-Bradley, and this time tracks how the filmmaker paired up with Margaux Hemingway for a decent little stalker flick.… Read More Double Obsession (1992): Margaux Your Own Way
“F*ck Batman. Let’s Get Robin”: Smoothtalker (1990)
Dave talks to Eduardo Montes-Bradley about his brief dalliance with the world of direct-to-video movies. … Read More “F*ck Batman. Let’s Get Robin”: Smoothtalker (1990)
The Schlock Pit 