Get Out
Messed Up Movies
This week on the Pod we dicuss wheter we would vote for Obama a third time if we could in Get Out. We unpack all of the heavy thematic elements of this wild horror journey, the mechanics of the Coagula Process and the Sunken Place, and Jordan Peele's emergence as one of the best modern filmmakers working today. Get your milk and straw and enjoy this discussion of one of the best horror films of all time. Youtube: Synopsis: A young African-American visits his white girlfriend's parents for the weekend, where his simmering uneasiness about their reception of him eventually reaches a...
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Sinners
Messed Up Movies
On this New Movie Monday we are dancing with the new vampire period piece Sinners. We discuss the powerhouse sound of the film, the other worldly performances, and the blending of historical elements with supernatural monsters. The movie is a dynamic, pulsing journey that should be seen in the theater! Synopsis: Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Miles Canton, Jack O'Connell Hailee Steinfeld, Delroy Lindo, Wunmi...
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Don't Shrink Your Voice with Spooky Madison, Dusty Austen, and Athena Murzda
Messed Up Movies
On this Filmmaker Friday we are joined by the powerhouse creative team of Spooky Madison, Dusty Austen and Athan Murzda. We discuss how they've approached telling stories that represent their lives which have been too often missing in horror, how to reach high even as a low budget indie film, and the importance of finding amazing people to help you tell your stories. This conversation was such a blast and very insightful. Make sure you help support these filmmakers in all of their up coming endeavors, I know we will be. Watch this episode on Youtube: Follow Spooky and Final Ghoul...
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Colossal
Messed Up Movies
This week in the pod we get drunk and destroy cities in Colossal. We discuss the metaphor of drunk as Kaiju and how it worked for us, where does our heart go when every character is a scumbag and our desire for more odd genre blended story telling. Stay off the playground and join us for this wild ride. Youtube: Synopsis: Gloria is an out-of-work party girl forced to leave her life in New York City and move back home. When reports surface that a giant creature is destroying Seoul, she gradually comes to the realization that she is somehow connected to this phenomenon. Starring: Anne...
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Cannibal Mukbang
Messed Up Movies
This week on the Pod we look for love in some odd corners of the internet in Cannibal Mukbang. We discuss the romantic tale that forms the beating heart of the film, the flavor cannibalism adds to a romantic tale and debate the Messed Up ending of the film. This independent horror film is destined to become a classic that horror fans will love, so find this movie and enjoy this discussion! Synopsis: An exploration of one's relationships with food, sexuality, and revenge. It asks, "How far would you go in the name of love?" Starring: April Consalo, Nate Wise, Clay von Carlowitz Director:...
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Fresh Out of Film School and into the War with Tristian Reed
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On this Filmmaker Friday we chat with our friend Director/Writer Tristian Reed about his first feature film that blends Astral Projection, Slasher and Found Footage called The Depths. Tristian discusses the transition from film school into the post graduate film world, what it is like to tackle your first feature at this crucial life transition and what he hopes for as he continues his filmmaking journey. Tristian has an infectious energy and enthusiasm for filmmaking that you can't help but be inspired by. Enjoy this talk, chalk full of wisdom and laughs. Youtube: Follow Tristian and...
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10 Cloverfield Lane
Messed Up Movies
This week on the pod we bunker down to survive an Alien Invasion only to be in more danger in 10 Cloverfield Lane. We discuss the movie's duel narratives, the pressure cooker of being trapped with a madman and what the Hell makes a movie a Cloverfield movie. Grab your soda face mask and brave this apocalypse with us! Youtube: Synopsis: A young woman is held in an underground bunker by a man who insists that a hostile event has left the surface of the Earth uninhabitable. Starring: John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr. Directed by: Dan Trachtenberg Join the Misfit...
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825 Forest Road
Messed Up Movies
On this New Movie Monday we try and discover the origin of a haunted house in Shudder's new 825 Forest Road. We dive into the movies split narrative device, the neverending horror of Helen Foster, and why people keep evil mannequins in their home. While certain elements of this house are definitelty leaky, we hope you enjoy your trip to Ashland Falls with us. Synopsis: After a family tragedy, Chuck Wilson hopes to start a new life in Ashland Falls with his wife Maria and little sister Isabelle, but he quickly discovers that the town has a dark secret. Starring: Elizabeth Vermilyea,...
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Wizard Sh*t Shovelers with Glorious Screenwriter Joshua Hull
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This Filmmaker Friday we are joined by our buddy, the hilarious screenwriter/director/novelist Joshua Hull. We discuss his early days making independent movies, how Glorious changed his career, getting back in the director's chair and how he approaches his writing process with so much going on. Josh always makes us laugh and gives us interesting insights into the process of making wild stories come to life. Enjoy! Youtube: Follow Joshua on Instagram: @joshuathehull Pre-Order 8114, Joshua's Debut Novel: Join the Misfit Parade: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest...
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Cabin in the Woods
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This week on the Pod we offer up horror movie tropes to ancient Gods in Cabin in the Woods. We go into the control room to look at the meta reimagining of our favorite slasher ideas, dissect the roster of horror movie monsters on the board and debate if the characters made the right choice in the end. Synopsis: A group of kids go to a remote cabin in the woods where their fate is unknowingly controlled by technicians as part of a world-wide conspiracy where all horror movie clichés are revealed to be part of an elaborate sacrifice ritual. Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Richard...
info_outlineThis New Movie Monday we visit the rich and face the mythical in Death of a Unicorn. We are joined briefly by Griffey's son Hunter for his thoughts on the movie, discuss what we thought of the brutal Unicorns, and if the movie needed more to say. Join us as we face down these evil rich pharmacutical family and hardcore cyptids in this new A24 Horror Comedy.
Synopsis: Father-Daughter duo Elliott and Ridley hit a unicorn with their car and bring it to the wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO.
Starring: Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd, Will Poulter, Tea Leoni, Richard E. Grant
Directed by Alex Scharfman
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