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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Most Messed Up Serial Killer Film Festival Draft
02/06/2026
Most Messed Up Serial Killer Film Festival Draft
Today Griffey, Heath, Sam, and Josh Hull investigate what makes the most depraved serial killer movies as we draft film festivals. We discuss the idea of the every man killer, the empty spaces left by these crimes without answers, and what it says about us as a people that we can't get enough of these evil tales. We head back to early cinema for a child abduction nightmare, battle sexy writers, try to solve the Zodiac's identity, grapple with the Seven Deadly Sins, Get chewed on by our therapist and find strengh in ghost kids to battle The Grabber. There are a wide range of evil, but all to human monsters at the core of this Messed Up Film Festival! 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. 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 Stepford Wives (1975)
02/04/2026
The Stepford Wives (1975)
Today we do our best to resist the patriarchy and avoid being the husbands who insist on subservient wives. We discuss the pervasive gaslighting of Katherine Ross, marital dynamics in the 1970s, and the broken masculinity that encourages men to turn their spouses into robots. Synposis: Joanna Eberhart has come to the quaint little town of Stepford, Connecticut with her family, but soon discovers there lies a sinister truth in the all too perfect behavior of the female residents. Starring: Katherine Ross, Paula Prentiss, Peter Masterson Directed by Bryan Forbes Youtube: https://youtu.be/oyliQAGZ860 Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Send Help
02/02/2026
Send Help
Today on New Movie Monday, Heath and Sam do their best to provide for the podcast while Griffey is cast away recovering from appendicitis! We discuss what makes Sam Raimi such a unique cinematic voice, debate which character was the real villain, and fantasize about being stranded on a deserted island with Rachel McAdams. Synopsis: An employee and her insufferable boss become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. Here, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, will they make it out alive? Starring: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Dennis Haysbert Directed by Sam Raimi YouTube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod
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Most Messed Up 2016 Film Festival Draft
01/30/2026
Most Messed Up 2016 Film Festival Draft
Today Heath, Sam, Sophia and Josh Hull return to the year 2016 to unearth some movie magic. They discuss what what happening in film a decade ago and the rise of some of today's most powerful horror directors. From cutting open witches, horrible dinner parties, multiple personalities, fighting nazis, to the most emotional damn zombie movie of all time, 2016 had a little bit of something for everyone. 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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Insomnia (2002)
01/28/2026
Insomnia (2002)
Today we search for some cold hard truth in Christopher Nolan's frigid remake of Insomnia. We discuss the films use of cold and never setting sunlight to illuminate untruth, the unique features of the alaskan landscape for a serial killer hunt, and the films massive cast including Robin William's dark turn. Synposis: A Los Angeles detective chases a murder suspect in a remote Alaskan town. Starring: Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank Directed by Christopher Nolan Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Mother of Flies
01/26/2026
Mother of Flies
Today on New Movie Monday we roll around the soil with Death in Mother of Flies. We discuss the Adams Family's continued domination in low budget folk horror, the use of a Witch to play with our modern assumptions, and the beautiful, yet shadowy lore of the film. Mother of Flies is another soon-to-be beloved Shudder Original. Synopsis: When a young woman faces a deadly diagnosis, she seeks dark magic from a witch in the woods - but every cure has costs Starring: Zelda Adams, Toby Poser, Lulu Adams, John Adams Directed by John Adams, Zelda Adams, Toby Poser Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Most Messed Up Horror Comedy Film Festival Draft
01/23/2026
Most Messed Up Horror Comedy Film Festival Draft
Today Griffey, Heath, Sam and Sophia cower in fear at how much they laughed trying to find what makes the perfect Horror Comedy. The group discusses how to strike the right blend between terror and laughs, how the two genres help each other, and how hard it can be to get the balance correct. From British Pubs, New York Ghost, Vampire Dancers to Leprachauns in Da Hood we draft a wide array of movies so funny, it's scary. 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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Hellbender
01/21/2026
Hellbender
This week we hit the Beat Dungeon for Punk Rock and Witchcraft in Hellbender. We discuss this Shudder Original's blend of the mother/daughter tale and witchcraft, how the movie harvest more with less than most flicks, and the lore of these demonic predators the Hellbenders. Synopsis: A teen and her mother live simply in a home in the woods, spending their time making metal music. A chance encounter with a fellow teen causes her to uncover a connection between her family and witchcraft, which causes a rift with her mother. Starring: Zelda Adams, Toby Poser, Lulu Adams Directed by John Adams, Zelda Adams, Toby Poser Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
01/19/2026
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
On this New Movie Monday Griffey, Heath and Sam return to the 28 Years Later world to kneel at The Bone Temple. We discuss the movies cranked up human on human violence, the towering performances offered by Ralph Fiennes and Jack O'Connell, and the additions to the franchise including the Jimmy Gang to opiate bliss. Synopsis: As Spike is inducted into Jimmy Crystal's gang on the mainland, Dr. Kelson makes a discovery that could alter the world. Starring: Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes, Chi Lewis-Parry Directed by Nia DaCosta Youtube: Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: Support the show on the Patreon:
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Most Messed Up Creature Feature Film Festival Draft
01/16/2026
Most Messed Up Creature Feature Film Festival Draft
Today Griffey, Heath, Sam and Sophia destroy cities and each other as they draft the Most Messed Up Creature Feature Film Festival. We discuss what makes a great monster, and why they leave such a lasting impact on us after the ramage is over. From the King of Monsters, alien shape shifters, gelatinous nightmares, big game hunters, to lost to evolution hillybilly cave dwellers we cover a lot of monstrous ground. 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. 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 Player
01/14/2026
The Player
Today we are embroiled in a classic Hollywood murder...or the murder of classic Hollywood in The Player. We discuss the narrative dynamic between the destruction of artist and clawing up the corporate ladder, the frentic unraveling of Tim Robbins in an increasingly unreal world, and what movie we think we're watching as the ending upends the flick. This is one of the best movies about Showbiz ever made. Synopsis: A hotshot Hollywood studio executive starts receiving death threats from a rejected writer. Starring: Tim Robbins, Fred Ward, Greta Scacchi, Whoopi Goldberg, Vincent D'Onofrio Directed by Robert Altman 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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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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