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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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French Twist: Vicious Circles (1997)

A healthy budget, a Parisian setting, and an experienced producer — Dave ponders why Sandy Whitelaw and Stephen O’Shea’s patchy erotic thriller sank without a trace. … Read More French Twist: Vicious Circles (1997)

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Dupe de Ville: Vanishing Point (1997)

The critics had their knives ready for this remake of a cult classic. But as Dave finds out, they never liked the original all that much anyway…… Read More Dupe de Ville: Vanishing Point (1997)

May 26, 2023May 25, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Direct Line to Murder: Escape Clause (1996)

Dave looks back at an underrated classic from Brian Trenchard-Smith. … Read More Direct Line to Murder: Escape Clause (1996)

May 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Tidal Wave: No Escape (1997) — Surf’s Up

Dave pays tribute to the recently departed George Miller and surrenders to the far-fetched fun of his made-for-TV disaster flick.… Read More Tidal Wave: No Escape (1997) — Surf’s Up

May 14, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Sex, Lies and Videotape: Striking Resemblance (1997)

Dave delves into the Mystique Films catalogue again to gush over a Kelley Cauthen picture that’s the perfect blend of erotic and thriller.… Read More Sex, Lies and Videotape: Striking Resemblance (1997)

May 12, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Double Exposure (1994): Women of Valour

Dave dissects one of the best neo-noirs of the ’90s. … Read More Double Exposure (1994): Women of Valour

May 10, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Jewellery Cruise: Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash (1993)

Dave is wowed by a USA Network original that’s the perfect blend of thrills, spills and sassy one-liners. … Read More Jewellery Cruise: Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash (1993)

May 8, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

In a Moment of Passion (1993): Beyond the Pole

Dave checks out a rare English language offering from Polish filmmaker Zbigniew Kaminski and deems it one of the oddest films to have graced these pages.… Read More In a Moment of Passion (1993): Beyond the Pole

May 2, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Daredevil: The Satan Killer (1993)

Dave chats to maverick helmer Steve Sayre about the kamikaze making of his no-budget serial killer movie. … Read More Daredevil: The Satan Killer (1993)

April 24, 2023May 4, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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