Messed Up Movies

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 movie...

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 encount...

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. Ke...

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 mo...

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...

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 terr...

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. ...

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...

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 catast...

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...

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...

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 i...

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 have...

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...

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 d...

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, Elizabe...

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...

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: Chri...

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...

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...

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 con...

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, thos...

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...

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 s...

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 i...