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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.

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Follow the Leder: The Baby Doll Murders (1993)

Dave kneels at the altar of Paul Leder again and hails one of the helmer’s best offerings. … Read More Follow the Leder: The Baby Doll Murders (1993)

February 3, 2023February 2, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Enemy Territory (1987): Ghetto Blasters

Matty chats to director Peter Manoogian about his distinctly un-Charles Band-like Empire flick. … Read More Enemy Territory (1987): Ghetto Blasters

February 1, 2023January 31, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Back Stab (1990): Flak the Knife

Dave tussles with a Pierre David thriller that’s Hitchcock in tone but slipshod in practice.… Read More Back Stab (1990): Flak the Knife

January 30, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

In Bed with Fred: Inner Sanctum (1991), Mind Twister (1993), Possessed by the Night (1994) & Inner Sanctum II (1994)

Featuring commentary by the B-movie titan himself, Matty profiles the first four erotic thrillers directed by the mighty Fred Olen Ray.… Read More In Bed with Fred: Inner Sanctum (1991), Mind Twister (1993), Possessed by the Night (1994) & Inner Sanctum II (1994)

January 28, 2023February 2, 2023 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Intent to Kill (1992): Praise the Lords Again!

This time, Matty heralds a superlative PM flick anchored by another fantastic turn from its leading lady. … Read More Intent to Kill (1992): Praise the Lords Again!

January 20, 2023January 19, 2023 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

Cop Target (1990): Lenzi Flair

Dave takes a look at a lesser-known potboiler from a reluctant Italian splatter master. … Read More Cop Target (1990): Lenzi Flair

January 18, 2023January 17, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Deadly Dancer (1990): Do the Hustle

Dave takes in some jammin’ dance moves courtesy of AIP, with first-hand memories provided by actor Walter Cox.… Read More Deadly Dancer (1990): Do the Hustle

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Absolute Power: Frame Up (1991) / Frame-Up II: The Cover-Up (1992)

Dave’s exploration of Paul Leder’s output unearths a pair of small-town procedural flicks that deliver in different ways.… Read More Absolute Power: Frame Up (1991) / Frame-Up II: The Cover-Up (1992)

January 6, 2023January 5, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

A Time to Die (1991): Praise the Lords

Matty probes a so-so PM Entertainment flick that’s buoyed by a great turn from its leading lady. … Read More A Time to Die (1991): Praise the Lords

January 4, 2023January 3, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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