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Trapped (1994): Mansion of the Doomed

Dave dusts off a rare erotic thriller and discovers that there’s likely good reason for its scarcity. … Read More Trapped (1994): Mansion of the Doomed

January 14, 2026January 16, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

Dead Man Walking (1988): Flesh for Fantasy

Matty muscles in on the Gregory Dark worship with a look at the esteemed XXX auteur’s first ‘legitimate’ movie.… Read More Dead Man Walking (1988): Flesh for Fantasy

March 29, 2023April 11, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Jezebel’s Kiss (1990): Eww, Cooties

Matty’s left unsatisfied by a soul-sapping erotic thriller.… Read More Jezebel’s Kiss (1990): Eww, Cooties

February 17, 2023February 16, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bride of Chuck: Affairs Of The Heart (1992)

Dave settles down with a late night Cinemax staple and discovers that the ghost of a cult filmmaker looms over its creation.… Read More Bride of Chuck: Affairs Of The Heart (1992)

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Lunar Tides: Moontrap (1989)

Matty is lured in by Robert Dyke and Tex Ragsdale’s attractive cult item. … Read More Lunar Tides: Moontrap (1989)

July 15, 2022July 17, 2022 Matty Budrewicz5 Comments

Funny Money: Jag Mundhra’s Legal Tender (1991)

Matty gets to grips with the erotic thriller maestro’s other Tanya Roberts flick. … Read More Funny Money: Jag Mundhra’s Legal Tender (1991)

February 25, 2022February 19, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Jag Mundhra’s Last Call (1991): A Star is Born

The first standout feature from one of erotic thrillerdom’s most fascinating voices is also home to a career-making turn from one of the form’s biggest stars. Matty gives it a gander. … Read More Jag Mundhra’s Last Call (1991): A Star is Born

February 1, 2022March 19, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Scarebnb: Grave Secrets (1989)

Matty books Donald P. Borchers’ spookshow for an evening and finds it an entertaining if uneven experience. … Read More Scarebnb: Grave Secrets (1989)

March 20, 2021March 11, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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