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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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Prior, But No Conviction: Lock ‘n’ Load (1990)

Dave taps into another AIP film, albeit one that fails to live up to the company’s promise of ‘Action’.… Read More Prior, But No Conviction: Lock ‘n’ Load (1990)

March 18, 2021April 24, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Payback (1991): Not Always a Bitch

Dave takes a look at two good ‘ol boys, never meaning no harm – until they graduate from the Dukes of Hazzard stunt team ranks and go solo on their debut movie.… Read More Payback (1991): Not Always a Bitch

March 6, 2021August 29, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

Blowing a Hooley: The Wind (1986)

Matty’s thoughts on Nico Mastorakis’ low-key weird chase flick.… Read More Blowing a Hooley: The Wind (1986)

March 2, 2021October 7, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Face of Evil (1996): How to Make Friends and Kill People

Matty tangles with Mary Lambert’s fabulous small screen thriller. … Read More Face of Evil (1996): How to Make Friends and Kill People

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Eyes of Nico Mastorakis: Blind Date (1984)

Matty looks back (get it?) at the Greek B-movie specialist’s slick murder mystery. … Read More The Eyes of Nico Mastorakis: Blind Date (1984)

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Slap and Tickle: Sins of Desire (1993)

Matty revels in the blue humour of Jim Wynorski’s barmy erotic thriller. … Read More Slap and Tickle: Sins of Desire (1993)

February 10, 2021October 24, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Starry Starry Sight: Sam Irvin Talks Acting on Impulse (1993)

Dave chats to director Sam Irvin about the making of his riotous comedy-thriller, and how he assembled such a star-studded ensemble. … Read More Starry Starry Sight: Sam Irvin Talks Acting on Impulse (1993)

February 8, 2021January 29, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Con is On: Sexual Intent (1993)

Dave heads back to simpler times when dating was less about GPS and more about VHS.… Read More The Con is On: Sexual Intent (1993)

February 4, 2021October 3, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Crazy Six (1997): Strung Out, Pyun-Style

Matty cautiously praises Albert Pyun’s arty crime caper.… Read More Crazy Six (1997): Strung Out, Pyun-Style

January 25, 2021September 17, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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