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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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Sail Away: Treacherous Crossing (1992)

Dave boards the good ship USA Network for a twisting thriller that began life back in the ’40s.… Read More Sail Away: Treacherous Crossing (1992)

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Motor Psycho (1992): There’s a Man Who Rides Down the Mojave Swears He’s Elvis

A psycho stalking youngsters across the desert has been done to death – but, says Dave, never quite like this. Featuring a quick word with star Elvis Restaino! … Read More Motor Psycho (1992): There’s a Man Who Rides Down the Mojave Swears He’s Elvis

August 9, 2023August 12, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Three’s a Crowd: The Nightman (1992)

Dave sidles up to a sturdy made-for-TV thriller that took a while to reach the screen. … Read More Three’s a Crowd: The Nightman (1992)

August 7, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Nails (1992): Dennis the Menace

Dave revels in the wonderful sight of Dennis Hopper in full-blown mentalist mode. … Read More Nails (1992): Dennis the Menace

August 3, 2023August 8, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Jack Sh*t: Bad Karma (2001)

Sporting a title that’s certainly half accurate, Matty reckons navigating 19th century Whitechapel would be better than watching this dreadful Ripper-inspired psycho-thriller.… Read More Jack Sh*t: Bad Karma (2001)

July 24, 2023April 9, 2025 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

The Cold Light of Day (1996): Withnail and Si

Matty dissects a disturbing serial killer thriller and the two towering performances at the centre of it. … Read More The Cold Light of Day (1996): Withnail and Si

July 7, 2023December 9, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Knock ‘Em Dead (2014): Screaming n’ Queening

Matty is swept up by David DeCoteau and Barry Sandler’s whirlwind of catty comments and camp carnage.… Read More Knock ‘Em Dead (2014): Screaming n’ Queening

July 3, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Without Harmon: The China Lake Murders (1990)

This USA Network TV movie dates back to the late ’70s, when director Robert Harmon and his then girlfriend, Beth Tate, hatched a plan to get noticed by Hollywood. Dave chats to Beth to find out more…… Read More Without Harmon: The China Lake Murders (1990)

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Sinful Intrigue (1995): GLOW Flick

Dave dives into the resume of producer-director Edward Holzman again – even if the man himself is reluctant to reminisce…… Read More Sinful Intrigue (1995): GLOW Flick

June 15, 2023June 27, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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