Marked Man (1996): Piping Hot
A moment of appreciation for ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper and one of his finest performances from Matty.… Read More Marked Man (1996): Piping Hot
Tag: Thriller
Just Desert: Harris Done Talks Sand Trap (1997)
Dave basks in the sunlight of the Mohave Desert for a neo-noir that’s among the best of its decade, and its writer-director is on hand to tell the story of its creation. … Read More Just Desert: Harris Done Talks Sand Trap (1997)
Word of Mouth (1999): The Framing of a Hooker
Dave takes in a classy slice of sleaze from the end of the decade, and discovers an unexpected name behind the camera. … Read More Word of Mouth (1999): The Framing of a Hooker
Mortal Passions (1989): Adulting & Adultery
Sex, murder, and deception — if only all relationship breakdowns were this gripping, says Matty. … Read More Mortal Passions (1989): Adulting & Adultery
From USC to USA: Writer’s Block (1991)
Dave chats to Schlock Pit icon Fred Gallo and learns how his Master’s Thesis became a TV movie, albeit without his involvement.… Read More From USC to USA: Writer’s Block (1991)
Snake Charmer: The Spree (1998)
Dave heads over to Canada to quizzically gaze at Tommy Lee Wallace’s demented crime-thriller.… Read More Snake Charmer: The Spree (1998)
Wicked Little Bugger: Daddy’s Girl (1996)
Matty takes a look at an amusing time-killer and ponders its place within its maker’s small but satisfying directorial resume.
… Read More Wicked Little Bugger: Daddy’s Girl (1996)
Stalker (1998): Affair Trial
Dave’s crouching down behind the bins in order to catch a glimpse of Marc S. Grenier’s satisfying feature debut. … Read More Stalker (1998): Affair Trial
Strangers on a Feign: Web of Seduction (1999)
Dave dons his Hefner-style smoking jacket and settles down for some high-end erotica from Mystique Films.… Read More Strangers on a Feign: Web of Seduction (1999)
The Schlock Pit 