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The Schlock Pit

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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Serial Disappointment: Murder Blues (1991)

Dave checks out a Canadian serial killer movie whose style far outweighs its substance.… Read More Serial Disappointment: Murder Blues (1991)

September 23, 2021November 29, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Running Through Your Veins: Sweet Poison (1991)

Dave gets all hot and sweaty over a made-for-cable crime-thriller that’s an absolute delight. … Read More Running Through Your Veins: Sweet Poison (1991)

September 19, 2021September 18, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Invisible Mac: Love Can Be Murder (1992)

Dave dissects a film that falls into the safe but satisfying bracket of a perfect weekend afternoon matinee. … Read More The Invisible Mac: Love Can Be Murder (1992)

August 22, 2021August 19, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Light My Fire: Ultraviolet (1992)

Dave treks to the Nevada Desert, and checks out a Corman obscurity that’s worth unearthing. … Read More Light My Fire: Ultraviolet (1992)

August 14, 2021August 14, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Payback (1995): Noir 101

Diners, dames, and deception — Matty dissects Anthony Hickox’s steamy thriller and explores its place within its maker’s oeuvre.… Read More Payback (1995): Noir 101

August 12, 2021June 5, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

A Murder of Crows (1998): The First of the Franchise

Matty looks back at the inaugural feature from Franchise Pictures. … Read More A Murder of Crows (1998): The First of the Franchise

August 8, 2021February 21, 2026 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

Persian Mug: Red Room (1992)

Dave spends some time scratching his head at this little-seen obscurity from the legendary Tony Zarindast.… Read More Persian Mug: Red Room (1992)

August 4, 2021July 29, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Casting its Ruin: Play Nice (1992)

Play Nice is the title, but Dave’s not sure if he wants to play at all after watching Terri Treas’ gnarly serial killer thriller. … Read More Casting its Ruin: Play Nice (1992)

July 23, 2021July 22, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

A Blow to the Head: Red Wind (1991)

Dave kneels at the altar of Tom Noonan, and wades into the precarious themes of his first produced screenplay. … Read More A Blow to the Head: Red Wind (1991)

July 15, 2021July 4, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

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