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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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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

French Twist: Vicious Circles (1997)

A healthy budget, a Parisian setting, and an experienced producer — Dave ponders why Sandy Whitelaw and Stephen O’Shea’s patchy erotic thriller sank without a trace. … Read More French Twist: Vicious Circles (1997)

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Dupe de Ville: Vanishing Point (1997)

The critics had their knives ready for this remake of a cult classic. But as Dave finds out, they never liked the original all that much anyway…… Read More Dupe de Ville: Vanishing Point (1997)

May 26, 2023June 13, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Direct Line to Murder: Escape Clause (1996)

Dave looks back at an underrated classic from Brian Trenchard-Smith. … Read More Direct Line to Murder: Escape Clause (1996)

May 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Tidal Wave: No Escape (1997) — Surf’s Up

Dave pays tribute to the recently departed George Miller and surrenders to the far-fetched fun of his made-for-TV disaster flick.… Read More Tidal Wave: No Escape (1997) — Surf’s Up

May 14, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Sex, Lies and Videotape: Striking Resemblance (1997)

Dave delves into the Mystique Films catalogue again to gush over a Kelley Cauthen picture that’s the perfect blend of erotic and thriller.… Read More Sex, Lies and Videotape: Striking Resemblance (1997)

May 12, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Double Exposure (1994): Women of Valour

Dave dissects one of the best neo-noirs of the ’90s. … Read More Double Exposure (1994): Women of Valour

May 10, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

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