Pickled Caper: Dead on the Money (1991)
Dave wonders how a handful of storied creatives could craft a feature that misses the mark by such a distance. … Read More Pickled Caper: Dead on the Money (1991)
Tag: Schlock & Awe
Child of Darkness, Child of Light (1991): Breaking the Habit
Dave flicks through the TV guide and stumbles across a hokey horror romp from the USA Network.… Read More Child of Darkness, Child of Light (1991): Breaking the Habit
Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite (1996) – Raise Your Fist and Yell
Matty profiles a fine sequel to a martial arts classic. … Read More Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite (1996) – Raise Your Fist and Yell
Cruise Control: Dead Tides (1997)
Matty sets sail with a typical Serge Rodnunsky joint. … Read More Cruise Control: Dead Tides (1997)
The Nature of the Beast (1995): Something Wicked This Way Comes
Matty dissects a compelling thriller with a deeply troubling backstory. Trigger warning: child sexual abuse. … Read More The Nature of the Beast (1995): Something Wicked This Way Comes
Blood Warriors (1993): The Third Sam [& Dave Collab]
Matty buckles up for a decent burst of Rapi Films action. Featuring some words with director Sam Firstenberg! … Read More Blood Warriors (1993): The Third Sam [& Dave Collab]
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
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
The Schlock Pit 