The Schlock Pit

22/08/2024

NEW RETROSPECTIVE:

Dave continues his natter with Eduardo Montes-Bradley, and this time tracks how the filmmaker paired up with Margaux Hemingway for DOUBLE OBSESSION (1992): a decent lil’ stalker flick.

🔗 https://theschlockpit.com/2024/08/22/double-obsession-1992/

21/08/2024

“Survival of the fittest!”

HARD HUNTED (1992)

An Andy Sidaris Film

20/08/2024

When someone asks how much awesome you can fit in one photo, you say “Traci Lords and Ted Raimi” and show ‘em this:

20/08/2024

Some words on Corman kiddie flick THE CRAZYSITTER (1994):

🔗 https://theschlockpit.com/2022/10/05/the-crazysitter-1994/

19/08/2024

Never forget:

The charisma and bad assery of Steve James.

18/08/2024

“We have The Crow at home, dear.”

18/08/2024

Masterpiece Theatre, Stuart Gordon Edition.

“A prison of the future. A high-tech hell. Built to hold anything… Except an innocent man.”

FORTRESS (1992)

17/08/2024

NEW RETROSPECTIVE:

Matty looks back at Gary Graver’s much-maligned sea slasher, MOON IN SCORPIO (1987), and maps out a making that was far from plain sailing…

🔗 https://theschlockpit.com/2024/08/17/moon-in-scorpio-1987/

17/08/2024

Henriksen / Pyun / Robo-arm 🤖 💪

16/08/2024

Choose your three!

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15/08/2024

A rare artefact from the glory days of the straight-to-DVD sequel.

15/08/2024

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14/08/2024

The *real* Alien: Romulus.

Do you get it? Because this one is set in space and Frank Zagarino’s character from the first film was called Romulus…

Pfft. Fine. Doesn’t matter 🫠

Words on PROJECT SHADOWCHASER 3000 (1995):

🔗 https://theschlockpit.com/2020/12/08/john-eyres-project-shadowchaser-2-1994-3-1995/

14/08/2024

“From the makers of Ghoulies, Zone Troopers and Re-Animator!”

13/08/2024

NEW RETROSPECTIVE:

“F**k Batman. Let’s get Robin.”

Dave talks to Eduardo Montes-Bradley about his serviceable thriller SMOOTHTALKER (1990), and the filmmaker’s brief dalliance with the world of direct-to-video movies.

🔗 https://theschlockpit.com/2024/08/13/smoothtalker-1990/

12/08/2024

Vernon Wells is the villainous “Plugman” [sic]…

Head, baby! Plughead!

CIRCUITRY MAN (1990) | Dir. Steven Lovy | Written by Robert and Steven Lovy

11/08/2024

RON PERLMAN VS. MUTANT BABOONS!

Notes on nifty creature feature PRIMAL FORCE (1999):

🔗 https://theschlockpit.com/2023/03/05/primal-force-1999/

11/08/2024

“A bodyguard with her own kind of justice.”

GUARDIAN ANGEL (1994) | Dir. Richard Munchkin | Starring: Cynthia Rothrock | A PM Entertainment Production

11/08/2024

“[The film that marked] the final step in star Shannon Tweed’s metamorphosis from B-movie starlet to the undisputed queen of the erotic thriller’s low budget, straight-to-video wing.”

Some words on jiggle flick auteur Jag Mundhra’s first essential picture, LAST CALL (1991):

The first standout feature from one of erotic thrillerdom’s most fascinating voices is also home to a career-making turn from one of the form’s biggest stars. Matty gives it a gander.

10/08/2024

LQ ❤️

09/08/2024

Because there’s no such thing as a bad Charles Napier performance.

09/08/2024

NEW REVIEW:

Ghost meets NYDP Blue?!

Matty endures THE FORCE (1994): a dud Pierre David production that’ll leave you as lifeless as star Gary Hudson’s spectral detective.

🔗 https://theschlockpit.com/2024/08/09/the-force-1994/

09/08/2024

Happy Firstenberg Friday to all who celebrate!

08/08/2024

Dissecting THE COLD LIGHT OF DAY (1996): a disturbing serial killer thriller anchored by a pair of towering performances.

🔗 https://theschlockpit.com/2023/07/07/the-cold-light-of-day-1996/

08/08/2024

“Urgh. A sh*tty script I ended up rewriting. It’s not a great film, but I’m happy to tell you about it…”

Director Lev Spiro dishes the dirt on his action/sport/drama mash-up, OVERDRIVE (1998):

🔗 https://theschlockpit.com/2023/05/30/overdrive-1998/

07/08/2024

A particularly hearty cut of Belushisploitation

07/08/2024

Divoff + cigar

06/08/2024

NEW REVIEW:

Dave charts the tragic demise of director Duncan Gibbins and gives fulsome praise to his final feature, the USA Network flick A CASE FOR MURDER (1993).

🔗 https://theschlockpit.com/2024/08/06/a-case-for-murder-1993/

06/08/2024

Looking back at STREET ASYLUM (1990): a compelling sci-fi thriller from erotica maestro Gregory Dark, starring Wings Hauser and, erm, G. Gordon Liddy.

🔗 https://theschlockpit.com/2023/04/14/street-asylum-1990/

05/08/2024

“The movie the aliens don’t want you to see!”

OUT THERE (1995) | Dir. Sam Irvin | Starring: Billy Campbell, Wendy Schaal, Bobcat Goldthwait