Messed Up Movies
A podcast celebrating movies and filmmakers that embrace the unhinged, the insane, the outrageous, the off-kilter and all around kind of MESSED UP fun that you can't take your eyes off of.
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Primate
01/12/2026
Primate
Today on New Movie Monday we battle mother nature with a talking Ipad in Primate. We discuss the movie's throwback man in a monkey suit horror, the shocking level of violence in this Hawaiian paridise, and why no one on Planet Earth should have a Chimp as a pet. This is a solid, bone cracking time in the theater. Go see Primate now! Synopsis: A group of friends' tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival. Starring: Johnny Sequoyah, Jess Alexander, Troy Kotsur, Victoria Wyant, Miguel Torres Umba Directed by Johannes Roberts Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Most Messed Up Best of 2025 Film Festival Draft
01/09/2026
Most Messed Up Best of 2025 Film Festival Draft
Today Griffey, Heath, Sam and Sophia heap praise on our favorite Messed Up Movies of 2025 in this Film Festival Draft. We discuss what stood out in our mind in 2025 horror films, our favorite insane performances, and our award our Most Messed Up Moment of the year. From Child Abducting Witches, Singing Vampires, Alien Conspiracies, Zombie franchises and Golf... we send 2025 off in grand fashion. Let us know whose list you think wins this heated battle. Which festival would win your money? Let us know in the comments wherever you find the Podcast. Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Basketcase
01/07/2026
Basketcase
Today we carry our family trauma in a wicker basket in Basket Case. We discuss the now iconic bulbous design for Belial, the wonderfully enriching sleezy New York grunge over the entire X rated film, and this families deranged revenge plans past and present. This is a little Messed Up Movie that has withstood the test of time to become a true cult classic in the horror genre. Howl at the Moon and join us this wild ride. Synopsis: A young man carrying a big basket that contains his extremely deformed, formerly conjoined twin brother seeks vengeance on the doctors who separated them against their will. Starring: Kevin VanHentenryck, Terri Susan Smith, Beverly Bonner Directed by Frank Henenlotter Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! ?
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We Bury The Dead
01/05/2026
We Bury The Dead
Today on New Movie Monday we walk through broken dreams and zombies in We Bury The Dead. We unearth the movie's decision to amp up the heart rather than zombie mayhem, the way the human characters in the film are handling this earth shattering military disater, and the haunting imagery of both the living and the dead. This is a quite but incredible start to this new year. Synopsis: After a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don't just rise - they hunt. Ava searches for her missing husband, but what she finds is far more terrifying. Starring: Daisy Ridley, Brenton Thwaites, Mark Coles Smith Directe by Zak Hilditch Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Most Messed Up Christmas Gifts Film Festival Draft
01/02/2026
Most Messed Up Christmas Gifts Film Festival Draft
Today Griffey, Heath, Sophia and Sam offer each other some of the most Messed Up Gifts from the history of cinema. The idea is to give a gift that given would melt the recipients mind or even their face. From Middle Earth jewelry to ancient video cassette technology, we cover pleasure boxes, good killer dolls and everything in between. If it's Messed Up we slap a bow on it and nestle it under the tree to create new nightmares for all! Let us know whose list you think wins this heated battle. Which festival would win your money? Let us know in the comments wherever you find the Podcast. Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Gremlins 2
12/31/2025
Gremlins 2
Today we have the most raucous New Years Eve ever with Gremlins 2. We tear into the film's existential dread, rank our favorite mutated Gremlins, and weigh the films meta comedy as compared to the original. As always Gizmo and his syblings bring the nightmare thunder, what a way to say farewell to a Messed Up Year! Synopsis: The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper. Starring: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Howie Mandel, John Glover, Robert Prosky, Christopher Lee Directed by Joe Dante Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Influencers
12/29/2025
Influencers
Today on New Movie Monday we return to exotic Locales and hot social media fueled murder in Influencers. We discuss the films return to the scene of the crimes of the first one, the new life of CW that the film leaves as a cold open, and the use of Manosphere hatred as the jumping off point for murder and mayhem. Synopsis: In Southern France, a young woman's chilling fascination with murder and identity theft sends her life into a whirlwind of chaos. Starring: Veronica Long, Cassandra Naud, Lisa Delamar, Georgina Campbell, Emily Tennant Directed by Kurtis David Harder Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
12/24/2025
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
Happy Blood Soaked Holidays from your friends here at the Messed Up Movies Podcast and horrifying childhood trauma. Today we unwrap the gift that is Silent Night, Deadly Night. We discuss this films sleeazy tone, the questionable punishments Nuns dole out, and why Santa punishing naughty boys and girls is perfect fodder for a low budget slasher. We wish you a Merry Christmas and hope that you haven't made the naughty list... Synopsis: Little Billy witnesses his parents getting killed by Santa after being warned by his senile grandpa that Santa punishes those who are naughty. Now Billy is 18 and out of the orphanage, and he has just become Santa himself. Starring: Lilyan Chauvin, Robert Brian Wilson, Linnea Quigley Directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr. Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)
12/22/2025
Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)
Today on New Movie Monday we load up our sack and axe in the new Silent Night, Deadly Night. We discuss this remakes balance of new and old ideas, the venom like relationship between Billy and Charlie, and how the film found a true home in the lives of messy characters. This is a soon to be a Messed Up Christmas Classic for years to become. Synopsis: A child witnesses his parents' murder by a man in a Santa suit. Years later, as an adult, he dons a Santa costume himself and embarks on a violent quest for retribution against those responsible for the traumatic event from his childhood. Starring: Rohan Campbell, Ruby Modine, Mark Acheson, David Lawrence Brown Directed by Mike P. Nelson Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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The Surrender
12/17/2025
The Surrender
Today we cross beyond life and straight into family drama in The Surrender. We discuss using the loss of a loved one to push characters deep into darkness, the messy motivations of our main character, and entering the dark via Monk ritual. Synopsis: When the family patriarch dies, a grieving mother and daughter risk their lives to perform a brutal resurrection ritual and bring him back from the dead. Starring: Colby Minifie, Kate Burton, Chelsea Alden Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Five Nights at Freddy's 2
12/15/2025
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Today on New Movie Monday we return to a terrifying pizza joint in Five Night's at Freddy's 2. We discuss the FNAF series as begginer horror for younger viewers, attempt to bolt together the additons to the mythology, and discuss the newest monster The Marrionette. Synopsis: Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances. Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Elizabeth Lail, Wayne Knight, Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Dream Eater
12/09/2025
Dream Eater
Today on New Movie Monday we have a nightmare stay in Dream Eater. We discuss the films found footage set up with documentarian whose boyfriend is beset by nightmare monsters, the lore of the dream demon and what this film adds to The Horror Sections offerings. Snuggle up with us, because you won't be sleeping after this new Messed Up Movie. Synopsis: A filmmaker documents her boyfriend's violent parasomnia during their holiday at a remote cabin in the woods, and as his sleepwalking gets worse, she believes the cause might be something far more sinister. Starring: Alex Lee Williams, Mallory Drum Directed by Alex Lee Williams, Mallory Drum, Jay Drakulick Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Highlander II: The Quickening
12/03/2025
Highlander II: The Quickening
Today we learn there can indeed be more than one in Highlander II: The Quickening. We unpack the films insane sci-fi backstory and O-Zone dome, the new rules of combat for these immortal aliens, and Sean Connery's Ramirez as the Jar-Jar Binks of this bonkers sequel. Synopsis: In the future, Highlander Connor MacLeod must prevent the destruction of Earth under an anti-ozone shield. Starring: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen, Michael Ironside Directed by Russel Mulcahy Youtube: Check out Nick's Channel: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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A House of Dynamite
12/01/2025
A House of Dynamite
Today on New Movie Monday we hide under our desk and wait for the fall out of A House of Dynamite. We discuss the films decision to tell the story in three parallell points of view, the existentail dread posed by a world full of nuclear weapons, and the abrupt ending of the film. This one has been divisive with the host, we would love to know what you think. Synopsis: When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond. Starring: Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Jared Harris, Anthony Ramos, Tracy Letts Directed by Kathryn Bigelow Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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The Loved Ones with Dooley
11/26/2025
The Loved Ones with Dooley
Today we are joined by our friend Dooley to attend a nightmare prom in The Loved Ones. We discuss the films deprave highschool dance scenes, the use of the horror of highschool to make this insane flick more relatable, and the layers of the sinister Lola. I remember being scared of school dances, but nothing like this Messed Up jam. Synopsis: When Brent turns down his classmate Lola's invitation to the prom, she concocts a wildly violent plan for revenge. Starring: Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, John Brumpton Directed by Sean Byrne Youtube: Check Out and Support Dooley's flick Terms & Conditions: Instagram: @captaindooley @terms.n.cons.film Support the Short on Seed and Spark: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Bugonia
11/24/2025
Bugonia
Today on New Movie Monday we are falling into the rabbit hole with Bugonia. We discuss the film's disturbing vison of today's world, the movies insane narrative journey, and what we think was really happening with the ending of this film. This movie may capture the existental dread of the current moment in history better than any movie we've seen. Join us for this Messed Up gem. Synopsis: Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth. Starring: Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Emma Stone, Alicia Silverstone, Stavros Halkias Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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The Platform
11/19/2025
The Platform
Today we climb and descend upon The Platform. We discuss the financial metaphor of the Vertical Self Management System, the ethical dillema's we the audience face one each floor of our journey, and the various cell mates along the way. This is an on the nose metaphor that punches us in the guts, making it a Messed Up must. Synopsis: In a prison where inmates are fed on a descending platform, those on the upper levels take more than their fair share while those below are left to starve on scraps and one man decides to change the system. Starring: Ivan Massague, Zorian Eguileor, Antonia San Juan Directed by Galder Gazelu-Urrutia Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Keeper
11/17/2025
Keeper
On this New Movie Monday we work through a long and messy realationship in Keeper. We unpack Osgood Perkins directing journey, the movies mixed metaphors, and the meanings behing the monsters that emerge throughout the tale. This Messed Up Movie offers a lot to chew on and debate about, so join us in the epic unraveling! Synopsis: A romantic anniversary trip to a secluded cabin turns sinister when a dark presence reveals itself, forcing a couple to confront the property's haunting past. Starring: Tatiana Maslany, Rossif Sutherland, Claire Friesen Directed by Osgood Perkins Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Spirited Away
11/13/2025
Spirited Away
Today we cross the threshold into a buffet of magic in Spirited Away. We discuss the elements that make Studio Ghibli movies feel grander than just a film, the weaving of magic onto of our everday realities, and our favorite characters in the bath house of madness. This is a moving tale, but don't be fooled, it's definitely a Messed Up Movie. Synopsis: During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts. Starring: Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Frankenstein (2025)
11/10/2025
Frankenstein (2025)
On this New Movie Monday we build yet another body in Frankenstein (2025). We discuss how this adaptation leaves it's own mark on one. of the most retold tales of all time, how Victor and his Monster's stories change how we view each character, and the world building which del Toro is famous for. Synopsis: Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. Starring: Oscar Issac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth Directed by Guillermo del Toro Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Titane
11/05/2025
Titane
Today we press the Messed Up pedal to the metal in Titane. We discuss the films myriad of wild plots, the symbolic meanings behind the twisted metal flesh, and the broken people locked in one of the most interesting behavioral chess match in movie history. Synopsis: Following a series of unexplained crimes, a father is reunited with the son who has been missing for ten years. Starring: Vincent Lindon, Agathe Rousselle, Garance Marillier Directed by Julia Ducournau Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Shelby Oaks
11/03/2025
Shelby Oaks
On this New Movie Monday we sink into the mystery of Shelby Oaks. We discuss Chris Stuckmann's directorial debut and influences, the film's use of found footage, the occult mystery that burning at the core of the film. Synopsis: A woman's obsessive search for her missing sister leads her into a terrifying mystery at the hands of an unknown evil. Starring: Sarah Durn, Camille Sullivan, Keith David, Robin Bartlett Directed by Chris Stuckmann Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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The Gorgon
10/30/2025
The Gorgon
Today we avert our gaze from The Gorgon. We discuss the power shift between good guy Christopher Lee and villian Peter Cushing, the use of unrequited romance to generate monstrous behavior, and what becomes of all who gaze upon this ancient beast. Join us for our final installment of this years Halloween Marathon! Synopsis: In the early twentieth century, a Gorgon takes human form and terrorizes a small European village by turning its citizens to stone. Starring: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Richard Pasco Directed by Terence Fisher Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Revenge of the Creature
10/29/2025
Revenge of the Creature
Today we return to the Amazon just to turn around and head to...Florida in Revenge of the Creature. We discuss the change in setting and what it adds/takes away from the mystic of the Creature from the Black Lagoon, seeing the Creature monetized and exploited in a Seaworld like resort and baby Clint Eastwood. Join us for this Messed Up fish out of water story. Synopsis: Men capture the Creature from the Black Lagoon and make him an aquarium attraction, from which he escapes. Starring: John Agar, Lori Nelson, John Bromfield Directed by Jack Arnold Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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The Curse of the Werewolf
10/28/2025
The Curse of the Werewolf
Today we grapple with the beast of our past in The Curse of the Werewolf. We discuss the film's gross origin of the wolf curse, Oliver Reed's steamy werewolf perfomance, and what this version of the werewolf curse is trying to say about our inner monster. Synopsis: In eighteenth-century Spain, an adopted boy becomes a werewolf and terrorizes the inhabitants of his town. Starring: Oliver Reed, Yvonne Romain, Clifford Evans Directed by Terence Fisher Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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The Man With the Black Umbrella
10/27/2025
The Man With the Black Umbrella
Today on this New Movie Monday we look a bit too deep into a murderous monster in The Man With the Black Umbrella. We discuss the films use of found footage devices to create constant dread and big time scares, the mythology of Mr. Mourning, and the films extertly laid out mystery. This is soon to be a Messed Up Classic, so jump on the bandwagon early! Synopsis: On January 8th, 2015, a man with a black umbrella broke into 818 Hilltop drive at 3:38 a.m., committing a double murder. The investigation that ensued proved that some murders shouldn't be solved. Starring: Carey Bibb, Robert Bigley, James Herbert Directed by Ricky Umberger Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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The Wolfman (1941)
10/23/2025
The Wolfman (1941)
Today we unleash our inner beast in The Wolfman. We discuss Lon Chaney Jr's iconic tormented turn as Larry Talbot, the rules of the werewolf curse, and the incredible early werewolf transformation effects. Synopsis: Upon his return to his father's estate, aristocrat Larry Talbot meets a beautiful woman, attends a mystical carnival and uncovers a horrifying curse. Starring: Claude Rains, Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney Jr. Directed by George Waggner Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde
10/22/2025
Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde
Today get in touch with our murderous feminine side in Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde. We discuss the films amazing effects having actor and actress share the same body, the odd thirst of all the men in this film, and the use of Jack the Ripper aesthetics to bolster the film. Synopsis: A Victorian scientist tests a serum that transforms him into a lascivious murderess. Starring: Ralph Bates, Martine Beswick, Gerald Sim Directed by Roy Ward Baker Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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The Invisible Man (1933)
10/21/2025
The Invisible Man (1933)
Today we unleash our worst behavior as we become The Invisible Man. We discuss how this monster is the most evil of all the Universal Monster, the mind blowing special effects, and what lies inside of all of us if we could be free of the eyes of others. This movie is Messed Up in ways that audiences hadn't seen at the time, and it still is just as effective today. Synopsis: A scientist finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing so, he becomes murderously insane. Starring: Claude Rains, Gloria Stuart, William Harrigan Written by H.G. Wells, R.C. Sherriff, Preston Sturges Director James Whale Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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Black Phone 2
10/20/2025
Black Phone 2
On this New Movie Monday we grapple the Grabber again in Black Phone 2. We cut into the movies Nightmare on Elm Street style horror, Ethan Hawkes new ice skating take on Demon Grabber, and the rules of these spirits. This is a lot of movie to mostly mixed results. Pick up the phone for this new Messed Up Movie and let us know what you thought. Synopsis: As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, his sister begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake. Starring: Mason Thames, Ethan Hawke, Madeleine McGraw Directed by Scott Derrickson YouTube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!
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