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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District 9
05/20/2026
District 9
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 Copley, David James, Jason Cope Directed by Neill Blomkamp Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Obsession
05/18/2026
Obsession
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 exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. Written & Directed by: Curry Barker Starring: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless
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Messed Up Movie Draft: Possessions
05/15/2026
Messed Up Movie Draft: Possessions
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 won the draft. Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Demon Seed
05/13/2026
Demon Seed
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 Donald Cammell Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Mortal Kombat II
05/11/2026
Mortal Kombat II
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 dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Starring: Adeline Rudolph, Karl Urban, Martyn Ford Directed by Simon McQuoid Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Messed Up Movie Draft: Found Footage
05/08/2026
Messed Up Movie Draft: Found Footage
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 LLC, The Taking of Deborah Logan, Lake Mungo, Europa Report, Frogman, Unfriended, Late Night with the Devil 👍 Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications for more horror drafts and movie breakdowns. #HorrorMovies #FoundFootage #MovieDraft #BlairWitch #REC #ParanormalActivity #Cloverfield #HorrorPodcast #MessedUpMovies
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Ringu 2
05/06/2026
Ringu 2
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 authorities begin a desperate search for them, as the mysterious Ring curse spreads. Starring: Miki Nakatani, Hitomi Satô, Kyoko Fukada Directed by Hideo Nakata Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Hokum
05/04/2026
Hokum
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 be haunted by a witch. Starring: Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot and Florence Ordesh Directed by Damien Mc Carthy Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Messed Up Movie Draft: Zombies
05/01/2026
Messed Up Movie Draft: Zombies
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 from a mix of iconic and underrated films, including: Night of the Living Dead (1968 & 1990) Train to Busan 28 Days Later Dawn of the Dead (2004) REC Zombieland World War Z and more Let us know in the comments — who won the draft? Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter
04/29/2026
The Last Voyage of the Demeter
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 feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Over Your Dead Body
04/27/2026
Over Your Dead Body
Today Griffey, Sam and Nick discuss the new murderous comedy Over Your Dead Body. They discuss the films blending of dark humor and extreme practical effects, the use of time jumping to keep us guessing at as the mystery unfolds, and the stellar cast they knew exactly what kind of movie they needed to make. This is easily one of the most fun flicks of the year and should be seen in a group at the theater, join us in celebrating this wild Messed Up Movie. Synopsis: A dysfunctional married couple retreats to a secluded cabin to repair their relationship, but each secretly plots to murder the other. Starring: Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Timothy Olyphant, Keith Jardine, Paul Guilfoyle and Julliette Lewis Directed by Jorma Taccone Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Messed Up Movie Draft: The 2010's
04/24/2026
Messed Up Movie Draft: The 2010's
This time, we’re drafting the BEST horror movies of the 2010s. What starts as a simple draft turns into a full-on debate, with some wild picks, questionable strategies, and a few moments that nearly derail the whole thing. From slow-burn psychological horror to brutal, in-your-face violence, this draft covers everything that made the 2010s one of the best decades for horror. We’re talking modern classics, cult favorites, and a few picks you might not expect. Let us know in the comments: - Who won the draft? - What movie deserved a spot? - What’s the best horror movie of the 2010s? Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Sin City
04/22/2026
Sin City
Today Griffey and Dandino grab their mitts and head down for a fight in Sin City. They discuss the film's unique journey from page to screen, the blend of noir style with modern aesthetic, and which of these wild crime stories is the top of the heap. Frank Miller's gritty, black & white crime classic made a truly Messed Up Movie complete with a little human buffet. Synopsis: An exploration of the dark and miserable Basin City and three of its residents, all of whom are caught up in violent corruption. Starring: Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba, Clive Owen, Mickey Rourke, Rosario Dawson, Michael Clark Duncan, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Hartnett Directed by Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez, Quinten Tarantino Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Lee Cronin's The Mummy
04/20/2026
Lee Cronin's The Mummy
On this New Movie Monday Griffey, Heath and Sam unearth another mummified horror in Lee Cronin's The Mummy. They discuss how the film feels more like an Evil Dead riff than a mummy movie, the film's wild and intense horror set pieces, and the use of family trauma as the anchor point for a more intimate kind of horror film. Synopsis: The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare. Starring: Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, Shylo Molina, Billie Roy, Veronica Falcon, Hayat Kamille Directed by Lee Cronin Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Messed Up Movie Draft: Killer Queens
04/17/2026
Messed Up Movie Draft: Killer Queens
Today Griffey, Heath, Sophia and Sam celebrate the women who are done taking any shit! These are the killer queens of cinema and they're violent, confident and ready to rage! From the ultimate queen - the Xeno Queen herself, to that nasty little doll Tiffany, we're in a big cat fight to draft the ultimate list of femme fatales. Let us know who won this Draft! Leave a comment on any of our Social Media, Youtube or where ever you find the podcast. Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: #movie #podcast #horror #movie #cinema
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Identity
04/15/2026
Identity
Today Griffey and Dandino grapple with themselves...lots of themselves in Identity. They discuss how the film builds itself around the core twist of the film, the amazing cast bringing elevating performances, and the bizarre legal machinations of this one man show defense tactic. You can feel the steady hand of soon to be mega director James Mangold and his cast of veteran charcter actors even as the film often speeds towards oblivion. Synopsis: Stranded at a desolate Nevada motel during a nasty rain storm, ten strangers become acquainted with each other when they realize that they're being killed off one by one. Starring: John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet, John Hawkes, Alfred Molina, Pruitt Taylor Vince Directed by James Mangold Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Faces of Death
04/14/2026
Faces of Death
Today on New Movie Monday Griffey, Heath and Sam face an unexpected interpretation of a cursed artifact of the past - Faces of Death. Is it a remake? A Sequel? A copout? It's a fascinating film that attempts to reconcile the violent imagery inundating our everyday feeds with the spirit of the original film that everyone believed was a snuff film. We praise the performances by Barbie Ferreira and Dacre Montgomery and grapple over our expectations vs this new approach to a notorious title. Synopsis: A woman, employed as a website content moderator, comes across a series of violent videos reproducing death scenes from a film. Starring: Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Charlie xcx, Josie Totah Directed by Daniel Goldhaber Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on Patreon:
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Messed Up Movie Draft: Apocalypse Team
04/10/2026
Messed Up Movie Draft: Apocalypse Team
Today we welcome friend of the show and Podcast Perk supporter Kevin Weinmann on the show for another Messed Up Movies Draft. Which character would you want in your fox hole when the end of the world comes calling? Griffey goes with a team of beefcakes led by the likes of John Rambo, Kevin assembles an ecclectic team of scientists and kick ass warriors, Heath regenerates a team of patsys (or Mickeys), and Sam... Guys, we're not sure Sam is surviving this apocalypse. Who drafted the Most Messed Up team for the Apocalypse? Let us know in the comments and visit our Instagram to vote on our poll. Who would you want on your side when Hell comes to earth? Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie just like Kevin. Come on the podcast for our next draft episode!: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Dark Water (2002)
04/08/2026
Dark Water (2002)
Today Griffey and Dandino try to stay afloat in the 2002 J-Horror classic, Dark Water. We discuss the film's use of the horror of single motherhood, the comparisons and differences with Ringu, and how this little ghost's lonely backstory will break your heart. Synopsis: A mother going through a divorce moves into a run down apartment with her daughter. A persistent leak from above, visions of a missing girl, and other eerie phenomena become increasingly menacing as clues to a past tragedy come to light. Starring: Hitomi Kuroki, Rio Kanno, Mirei Oguchi Directed by Hideo Nakata Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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They Will Kill You
04/06/2026
They Will Kill You
This week, we’re diving into They Will Kill You, a movie that lives up to its title in all the weirdest ways. Between chaotic moments, questionable decisions, and a few White Claws along the way, things get… loose. Join Griffey, Heath, and Sam as we break down the madness, call out what works (and what absolutely doesn’t), and try to make sense of a movie that might not want to be understood. If you like horror, bizarre filmmaking, and conversations that go off the rails fast, this one’s for you. Synopsis: A woman takes a job as a housekeeper in a NYC high-rise, unaware of the building's history of disappearances. She soon realizes the community is shrouded in mystery. Starring: Zazie Beetz, Patricia Arquette, Heather Graham, Tom Felton, Myha'la, Paterson Joseph irected by Kirill Sokolov Youtube: 🎬 New episodes every week 🍿 More from Misfit Parade coming soon
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Messed Up Movie Draft: Bad Trips
04/03/2026
Messed Up Movie Draft: Bad Trips
Today Griffey, Heath, Sophia and Sam hit the Highway to Hell as we draft our Most Messed Up Bad Trips. The group debates what makes for the best disastrous cineamatic trips, how the mode of transporation and destination must factor into the equation of horror, and what kinds of monsters we would most want to avoid when we hopefully hit our destinations. From European Pain Rooms, Cabins in the Woods, the crowning of the May Queen, Mutant Hill Folk, and Hungry Cannibals, trips don't get much worse than these! Let us know who won this Draft! Also, what we missed. Leave a comment on any of our Social Media, Youtube or whereever you find podcast. Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Crawl
04/01/2026
Crawl
Today Griffey and Dandino dive into Hell's basement in Crawl. We discuss the incredible survival game of Man vs Gator in Florida Basement...during a HURRICANE, how the movie manages to be completely unrealistic while maintaining white knuckle thrills, and how this feels like a bad sports parents road trip movie. Synopsis: Gigantic alligators swarm around a young woman and her father as floodwaters engulf their home. Starring: Barry Pepper, Kaya Scodelario Directed by Alexandre Aja Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Dolly
03/30/2026
Dolly
Today on New Movie Monday Griffey, Heath and Sam are toyed with by the new Shudder Original, Dolly. We discuss the film's new monster slasher, the often disturbing gags the film unfurls, and how the movie uses The Texas Chainsaw Massacre as spine of this new nightmare. If you aren't prepared to join us in playing with Dolly, you may want to hide your shovels. Synopsis: A young woman is abducted by a monstrous figure intent on raising her as their own child. Starring: Fabianne Therese, Sean William Scott, Ehthan Suplee, Max the Impaler Directed by Rod Blackhurst Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Messed Up Movie Draft: Home Invasion
03/27/2026
Messed Up Movie Draft: Home Invasion
Today 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. Let us know who won this Draft! Leave a comment on any of our Social Media, Youtubeor whereever you find podcast. Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Shutter Island
03/25/2026
Shutter Island
Today Griffey and Dandino take a mental health break on Shutter Island. They discuss the film's big trick and how it plays throughout the movie, using movie star Leo to throw us off the scent, and the film's huge emotionally devestating finale. This is a bizarree blend of choices some refer to as lesser Scorsese. However on a return trip to the island you may find more to enjoy than you originally erased from your memory. Synopsis: Two US marshals are sent to a mental institution on an inhospitable island in order to investigate the disappearance of a patient. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Emily Mortimer, Ben Kingsley, Max Vvon Sydow Directed by Martin Scorsese Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
03/23/2026
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
Today on New Movie Monday Griffey, Heath and Sam again play hide and seek with rich scumbags in Radio Silence's Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. They guys dive into the expanded lore of the Satanic World Domination Cult, debate what this sequel had to add to the original, and revel in one of the more fun horror finales in recent years. Synopsis: After surviving one deadly game, Grace and her sister Faith must now outrun four rival families competing for a powerful throne - winner takes all. Starring: Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Elijah Wood, Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Cronenberg, Shawn Hatosy Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Evil Kids Movie Draft
03/20/2026
Evil Kids Movie Draft
Today, Griffey, Heath, Josh Hull, Sam + Sophia match wits to draft the most messed up movies featuring EVIL KIDS. There's something about creepy children that take movies to a new level of messed up and we are exploring them all. From the vengeful spite of Samara in The Ring, the vomit-spewing possession of Regan in The Exorcist to the antichrist himself, Damien, we're doing it all for them! Let us know who won this Draft! Leave a comment on any of our Social Media, Youtube or whereever you find podcast. Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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When Evil Lurks
03/18/2026
When Evil Lurks
Today Griffey and Dandino get greasy, wrestling demons in Shudder's When Evil Lurks. They discuss the rules of Demonic Possession in the world of the film, how the film leaves religion out of the mix to make the horror more universal, and rank the onslaught of Messed Up Moments in this gnarly film. Not all movies can have a happy ending, but DAMN! Synopsis: In a remote village, two brothers find a demon-infected man just about to "give birth" to evil itself. They decide to get rid of the body, only to end up unintentionally spreading chaos. Starring: Ezequiel Rodriguez, Demian Salomon, Silvina Sabater Directed by Demian Rugna Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Undertone
03/16/2026
Undertone
On this New Movie Monday Griffey, Heath and Sam turn the volume up on Undertone. They discuss the film's auditory premise as the delivery system for terror, why this demon is so mean spirited and the movie's slow burn into explosive ending. This movie really makes you wait for the balloon to pop. Did this new Messed Up Movie deliver the goods or is it a case of too little too late? Synopsis: The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way. Starring: Nina Kiri, Adam DiMarco Directed by Ian Tuason Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Most Messed Up Luck Ran Out Film Festival Draft
03/13/2026
Most Messed Up Luck Ran Out Film Festival Draft
Today Griffey, Heath, Sophia and Sam search cover as their Luck Runs Out in this Film Festival Draft. The idea is each player will select a character they loved who met an untimely and unfortunate end before the credits roll. The group discusses the perfect formula to create a beloved character and then destroy them along with the audience's heart. This Draft reaches to an Alien Prison Planet, Zombie filled Trains, a Dinosaur filled Theme Park, Shark Infested Waters and even an Adult Vampire Bar to find these tragic characters. Let us know who won this Draft! Leave a comment on any of our Social Media, Youtube or whereever you find podcast. Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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