Cruise Control: Dead Tides (1997)
Matty sets sail with a typical Serge Rodnunsky joint. … Read More Cruise Control: Dead Tides (1997)
Tag: Schlock & Awe
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
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
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