The Vindicator (1986): Proto Paul & Temu Cronenberg
Matty picks apart a sci-fi actioner that’s intriguing in genesis and concept but clunky in execution. … Read More The Vindicator (1986): Proto Paul & Temu Cronenberg
Tag: Sci-Fi
Deep Core (2000): Ya Dig?
Matty scratches the surface of a watchable UFO potboiler. … Read More Deep Core (2000): Ya Dig?
The More Things Change: Terminal Invasion (2002)
Matty looks at a historically important SyFy spin on a John Carpenter classic. … Read More The More Things Change: Terminal Invasion (2002)
R.O.T.O.R. (1987): The scHLoCkY bOBbiNs Picture Show
Using an infamous sci-fi thriller as his springboard, Matty thinks on the idea of movies being ‘so bad they’re good’. … Read More R.O.T.O.R. (1987): The scHLoCkY bOBbiNs Picture Show
Short Ends: A Charles Band Film
Welcome to Short Ends. Quick (ish) reviews of a handful (ish) of movies. Sometimes connected by a theme, sometimes not. In this debut instalment, Matty delivers a potted history of Full Moon boss Charles Band’s ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s directorial assignments. … Read More Short Ends: A Charles Band Film
Project Metalbeast (1995): Fur & Steel
A cyborg werewolf?! Matty probes a quality sci-shocker as cool as it sounds. … Read More Project Metalbeast (1995): Fur & Steel
TerrorVision (1986): Get With the Programme
Matty mulls over Ted Nicolaou’s Charles Band-backed sci-fi horror caper. … Read More TerrorVision (1986): Get With the Programme
Parasite (1982): All in Yer Face and Stuff
Matty dissects Charles Band’s 3D monster movie. It stars Demi Moore, don’t cha know. … Read More Parasite (1982): All in Yer Face and Stuff
The Borrower (1991): How to Get a Head in La-La Land
Matty ponders on John McNaughton’s lively sci-shocker and its satirical sense of place. … Read More The Borrower (1991): How to Get a Head in La-La Land
The Schlock Pit 