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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.

Tag: Sci-Fi

Mafioso-so: Gangster World (1997)

Cyborgs, mobsters, and a wannabe action hero — Matty dissects an Avi Nesher production that doesn’t quite click.… Read More Mafioso-so: Gangster World (1997)

March 21, 2023April 10, 2025 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Odds and Sods: Liquid Dreams (1991)

Though too knowingly barmy for its own good, Matty still finds a few things to like about Mark Manos’ saucy sci-fi thriller. … Read More Odds and Sods: Liquid Dreams (1991)

February 25, 2023 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

The Resonator: Miskatonic U (2021) — Charlie Was ‘Ere, or ‘The Butler Did It’

Matty revisits one of the best Full Moon flicks of recent years and contemplates Charles Band’s influence on the films that inspired it. … Read More The Resonator: Miskatonic U (2021) — Charlie Was ‘Ere, or ‘The Butler Did It’

February 13, 2023February 12, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Darker Side of Terror (1979): Forster²

Featuring a cool early FX gag by John Carl Buechler, Matty savours Gus Trikonis’ arresting small screen creeper.… Read More The Darker Side of Terror (1979): Forster²

February 5, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Spaced Out: Velocity Trap (1999)

It’s far from vintage Roth, but Matty reckons there’s still some worth to the UFO boss’ flawed space opera. … Read More Spaced Out: Velocity Trap (1999)

January 12, 2023 Matty Budrewicz4 Comments

Carnosaur 2 (1995): This Time it’s Roar

Matty takes a bite out of Roger Corman and Louis Morneau’s raptor-tastic sequel. … Read More Carnosaur 2 (1995): This Time it’s Roar

December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Total Reality (1997): Crimes of the Future

Matty shines a light on one of Phillip J. Roth’s finest offerings. … Read More Total Reality (1997): Crimes of the Future

December 17, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Intruder Within (1981): Alien Elegy

Matty unearths a small screen sci-fi horror and chronicles the heartbreakingly short lives of its three key creatives. … Read More The Intruder Within (1981): Alien Elegy

November 20, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Darkdrive (1997): Plug In Baby

Matty gives the nod to Phillip J. Roth’s moody sci-fi thriller.… Read More Darkdrive (1997): Plug In Baby

November 14, 2022August 18, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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