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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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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

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

To Catch a Yeti (1995): Sprat Out of Hell

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Fight Club, Black Dog, Roadie – rock warbler Meat Loaf had a wealth of fine films to his credit. And then, as Dave discovers, there was this tedious family flick… … Read More To Catch a Yeti (1995): Sprat Out of Hell

July 20, 2023July 22, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Father and Scout (1994): Bob’s Your Uncle

Bob Saget was so unknown in the U.K. that he barely made the cover of Father and Scout’s VHS release. However, as Dave reckons, it’s because of him that this made-for-TV family flick is so palatable.… Read More Father and Scout (1994): Bob’s Your Uncle

July 14, 2023July 13, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Grand Slam (1990): Double Fault

Enduring a tough time in the ratings, CBS pinned a fair bit of hope on an action comedy series and its feature length pilot. Dave takes a look at what happened…… Read More Grand Slam (1990): Double Fault

July 10, 2023 Dave WainLeave 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

The Possession of Michael D. (1995): Conjured!

Before box office success rendered everything that came before it moot, Dave checks out the ostracised step-brother to a modern-day horror behemoth.… Read More The Possession of Michael D. (1995): Conjured!

June 11, 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

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