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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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Life’s a Hitch: Shadow of a Doubt (1991)

Dave sees the faint silhouette of a rotund British director in this ’90s potboiler, as a classic from The Master of Suspense is remade for network TV.… Read More Life’s a Hitch: Shadow of a Doubt (1991)

January 19, 2021January 11, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Heavy Metal: Steele’s Law (1992)

Dave heads down to Texas, and takes a swing at The Hammer’s second directorial gig of the ’90s.… Read More Heavy Metal: Steele’s Law (1992)

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

True Grit: Fred Olen Ray’s Fugitive Rage (1996)

Matty tangles with the B-movie wiz’s cracking action thriller.… Read More True Grit: Fred Olen Ray’s Fugitive Rage (1996)

December 29, 2020February 21, 2023 Matty Budrewicz3 Comments

Daddy Issues: Lured Innocence (2000)

Dave continues his short season of post-Millennium direct-to-video Dennis Hopper films with this discordant potboiler.… Read More Daddy Issues: Lured Innocence (2000)

December 20, 2020December 19, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Wet, Wet, Wet: The Rain Killer (1990)

It ain’t a total wash out, but this Roger Corman-produced thriller leaves a lot to be desired. Grab your brolly and let Matty tell you why. … Read More Wet, Wet, Wet: The Rain Killer (1990)

December 12, 2020June 1, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Your Money and Your Strife: Held For Ransom (2000)

Dave dusts off a slightly corked vintage from Dennis Hopper’s stack of post-Millennium direct-to-video films.… Read More Your Money and Your Strife: Held For Ransom (2000)

December 10, 2020August 7, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Ultimate Desires (1991): Late Night Hokum, North American Style

Matty dissects Lloyd Simandl’s messy but engaging potboiler.… Read More Ultimate Desires (1991): Late Night Hokum, North American Style

December 6, 2020September 19, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Things Ain’t What They Used To Be: Mercy (1995)

Dave marvels at the intractable darkness of Richard Shepard’s sophomore feature. … Read More Things Ain’t What They Used To Be: Mercy (1995)

November 28, 2020May 7, 2022 Dave Wain4 Comments

Slow Burn (1989): Deep (Sleep) Cover

Matty probes John Eyres’ soporific crime thriller.… Read More Slow Burn (1989): Deep (Sleep) Cover

November 22, 2020July 16, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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