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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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Fighter Pilot: Irresistible Force (1993)

Everyone loves Cynthia Rothrock. Well, everyone except CBS as Dave discovers with this look at Lady Dragon’s failed dalliance with primetime TV. Featuring an interview with scripter Carleton Eastlake!… Read More Fighter Pilot: Irresistible Force (1993)

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 Dave Wain1 Comment

The Fire Next Time (1993): The Escape From Wrath

Dave recalls an old chat with Tom McLoughlin and discovers the helmer’s lengthy telepic about climate change is terrifying in its prophecy.… Read More The Fire Next Time (1993): The Escape From Wrath

September 23, 2022October 3, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Take a Bough: Perfect Prey (1998)

Dave kicks back with another ’90s DTV serial killer thriller – but this time something seems oddly familiar…… Read More Take a Bough: Perfect Prey (1998)

September 19, 2022September 20, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

An Office and a Spy: The Tower (1993)

Dave fires up a much-maligned Fox Original and discovers that it’s a stylish slice of dystopia.… Read More An Office and a Spy: The Tower (1993)

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Sahara (1995): Blood and Sand

Dave chats to the mighty Brian Trenchard-Smith about a remake that ranks as one of the director’s best. … Read More Sahara (1995): Blood and Sand

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Social Predators: Welcome to Planet Earth (1996)

Dave gets on the blower to Lev Spiro to talk college, Corman, and sci-fi comedy. … Read More Social Predators: Welcome to Planet Earth (1996)

August 26, 2022September 3, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

They Watch (1993): That’s the Spirit

Dave takes in a compelling Showtime original movie with roots in a tragic real-life incident. … Read More They Watch (1993): That’s the Spirit

August 18, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Wes Craven’s Chiller (1985): Ice to See You, to See You…

Matty revisits a satisfying made-for-TV horror flick from the late, great fright master.… Read More Wes Craven’s Chiller (1985): Ice to See You, to See You…

August 4, 2022August 3, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Stirred and a Little Shaken: Don’t Talk to Strangers (1994)

Dave takes on a USA Network original that has more twists than a pretzel.… Read More Stirred and a Little Shaken: Don’t Talk to Strangers (1994)

July 9, 2022July 8, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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