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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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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 1, 2025 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

Euro-Vision: Blind Justice (1994)

Dave dons his spurs and goes toe to toe with a visually challenged Armand Assante.… Read More Euro-Vision: Blind Justice (1994)

June 11, 2022September 14, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Carry On Doctor: Robin Cook’s Terminal (1996)

Matty checks out a solid made-for-TV medical thriller with a waggish bedside manner. … Read More Carry On Doctor: Robin Cook’s Terminal (1996)

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

An Angelic Troublemaker: Final Justice (1998)

‘Just’ a Lifetime movie in the eyes of many – but nearly twenty-five years after its first broadcast, Dave believes Tommy Lee Wallace’s drama has lost none of its relevance. … Read More An Angelic Troublemaker: Final Justice (1998)

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Dave Wain2 Comments

The Hunted (1998): Born to be Wild

Dave assesses a small screen survival thriller that deliver(ance)s more than you’d expect. … Read More The Hunted (1998): Born to be Wild

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Poon Clang: National Lampoon’s Dad’s Week Off (1997)

Dave takes a look at the history of the iconic satirical rag, and how its journey into features went off the skids during the ’90s. … Read More Poon Clang: National Lampoon’s Dad’s Week Off (1997)

April 4, 2022March 31, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Highway Heartbreaker (1992): Not Such A Good Ol’ Boy

Dave casts his eye over the true story of a moustachioed conman. … Read More Highway Heartbreaker (1992): Not Such A Good Ol’ Boy

March 3, 2022February 24, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Ken-nel Club: Dogboys (1998)

Matty tickles the tummy of a serviceable time-killer from a barking mad genius of British cinema.… Read More Ken-nel Club: Dogboys (1998)

February 9, 2022February 5, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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