District 9
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Today Griffey and Dandino enter the alien filled District 9. They discuss the films use of powerful use of imagery of insectoid aliens to highlight how humans often dehumanize entire populations, the horror of the oppressor becoming the oppressed, and the films nightmarish body horror leading to realizations in the audiences mind. This film is a blend of sci-fi and reality that will hit home for audiences in a truly Messed Up fashion. Youtube: Synopsis: In a future Earth in which aliens are isolated in a remote ghetto, a government agent finds himself banished there. Starring: Sharlto...
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Obsession
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Things get a little extra emotional on this episode of New Movie Monday because we're dissecting and mansplaining one of the hottest horror releases of the year - Curry Barker's Obsession. Griffey, Heath and Sam have been buying the hype surrounding this monkey's paw tale, was their wish for a new horror classic granted? Or is it a wish they'd rather reverse? Lots of opinions, hot takes, temper tantrums and passionate theories emerge as we obsess over Obsession! Synopsis: After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting...
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Messed Up Movie Draft: Possessions
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Possession horror might be the scariest subgenre ever made… so naturally we had to draft it. In this episode of the Messed Up Movies Podcast by Misfit Parade, we each build our ultimate possession horror lineup featuring classics, hidden gems, nightmare fuel, and a few controversial picks. From The Exorcist and Evil Dead to When Evil Lurks, Talk To Me, Smile, The Conjuring, and even Ghostbusters… things get competitive fast. Who drafted the best team? Who reached too early? And which movie got completely robbed? Drop your favorite possession horror movies in the comments and tell us who...
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Demon Seed
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Today Griffey and Dandino blur the line between man and machine in Demon Seed. They discuss the films blend of technological and exploitative horror, the focus on man as the evil ghost in the machine, and Proteus's insane plan for the future of his AI mega brain. This movie rises above the explotative, trashy concept to become a real Messed Up thinker. Synopsis: A scientist creates Proteus--an organic super computer with artificial intelligence which becomes obsessed with human beings, and in particular the creator's wife. Starring: Julie Christie, Fritz Weaver, Gerrit Graham Directed by...
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Mortal Kombat II
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It's New Movie Monday! Today, we find ourselves in a tournament of endurance as we fight our way through a conversation about a movie that is far more video game than film. Griffey, Heath and Sam conjure their special powers of bs to analyze the merits of Mortal Kombat II, how it compares to past iterations of the franchise, the lore it invokes from its arcade origins and ask why it was packaged as an R-rated ride instead of a movie aimed at kids. Synopsis: The fan favorite champions -- now joined by Johnny Cage himself -- are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the...
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Messed Up Movie Draft: Found Footage
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We’re back with another horror movie draft and this one gets chaotic. In this episode of the Messed Up Movies Podcast, we’re drafting the BEST found footage horror movies of all time. From classics like The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity to newer nightmares like Host, Deadstream, and Late Night with the Devil. Each of us builds our own lineup, but not every pick goes as planned. Who had the best draft? Let us know in the comments 👇 🎬 Draft Includes: The Blair Witch Project, Blair Witch, REC, Paranormal Activity, Host, Creep, Deadstream, V/H/S/94, Cloverfield, Hell House...
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Ringu 2
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Today Griffey and Dandino press play another haunted tape in Ringu 2. They discuss the film's interesting approach to sequel story telling changing many of the mechanics of it's predecessor, the introduction of science to battle Sadako, and the idea of the tape going "viral" as it enters our collective minds. While this movie goes on a very different journey than the original, it manages to deepen the lore and add new mechanics that make it a Messed Up gem. Synopsis: Reiko takes Yôichi into hiding when her son begins to display frightening powers. Meanwhile, Mai Takano and the...
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Hokum
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Today Griffey, Heath and Sam go deep into Irish folklore to study the haunted offerings of Hokum, the latest spookhouse horror from Oddity filmmaker Damien Mc Carthy. A mixed bag of story threads that never fully pay off, creepy objects that provide arresting imagery and one amazing sequence in a hotel room that could be one of the scariest scenes of the year. We're evaluating this one from every angle, so go see the movie and come join us for this first movie in a very Messed Up May! Synopsis: A horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to...
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Messed Up Movie Draft: Zombies
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In this episode of the Messed Up Movies Podcast, we put together our ultimate Zombie Movie Draft, picking four films each to build the strongest lineup possible. The conversation goes beyond just picking favorites; we get into what actually makes a great zombie movie. From slow, classic Romero-style horror to fast, chaotic modern outbreaks, each pick reflects a different take on the genre. We debate: Classic vs modern zombie films Fast zombies vs slow zombies Style vs substance in zombie storytelling Which movies still hold up today And which picks might have been a reach… Each of us drafted...
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter
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Today Griffey and Dandino take a doomed boat ride on The Last Voyage of the Demeter. We discuss the films retelling of one of Dracula's most famous nautical chapters, the new take on the vampric monster in the heart of the ship, and the film's go for the throat apporach to terror. This is a wet and wild Messed Up ride. Synopsis: A crew sailing from Varna (Bulgaria) by the Black Sea to England find that they are carrying very dangerous cargo. Starring: Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham, David Dastmalchian Directed by André Øvredal Youtube: Help us make our first...
info_outlineToday Griffey, Heath, Sophia and Sam lock the doors and arm themselves against the most sadistic Home Invaders in Cinema History. They pry open what makes the intamacy of Home Invasion movies extra terrifying, how to defend yourself against these pyschos, and what makes the more nightmarish Home Invasion scenario. From Christmas Classics, Masked Serial Killers, Rich Teens, to America itself...we cover so many unwanted guest.
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