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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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Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines: Hypersonic (2002)

Matty flies high with a decent Phillip J. Roth caper. … Read More Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines: Hypersonic (2002)

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

High Voltage (1997): Sister Act

Matty dissects a lively Shannon Lee vehicle helmed by action wiz Isaac Florentine. … Read More High Voltage (1997): Sister Act

September 29, 2022December 3, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Sinking Ship: Unlawful Passage (1994)

Dave boards a vessel in the Gulf of Mexico – but seasickness is the least of his worries. … Read More Sinking Ship: Unlawful Passage (1994)

March 31, 2022June 25, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Shootfighter 2 (1996) Close for Comfort

Matty takes a look at a passable sequel overshadowed by the grim criminal history of one of its actors.
… Read More Shootfighter 2 (1996) Close for Comfort

March 29, 2022April 13, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993) — Knocking One Out

Matty trades blows with a solid cut of Bolo Yeung-sploitation from producer Alan Amiel and pseudonymously credited helmer Robert Ginty. … Read More Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993) — Knocking One Out

March 9, 2022March 20, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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