Messed Up Movies

This week on the Pod we head to modern London to dance through a 60's nightmare in Last Night in Soho. We discuss the collision of two time periods in one city, Eloise losing her self in Sandie, and Edgar Wright's evolution as a filmmaker. Drop the needle on a sweet classic while delving into the depths of darkness in this pod.  Synopsis: Aspiring fashion designer Eloise is mysteriously able to re...

On this New Movie Monday we must survive Until Dawn. We discuss the idea of horror in a time loop, facing a greatest hits of horror monsters from slasher clown to a CPAP Witch and the murky ending of the film. Until Dawn is a Messed Up fun theater experience and instantly one of the best live action video game movies we've ever seen. Check out the film and enjoy this discussion.  Synopsis: A group...

This week on the Pod we dicuss wheter we would vote for Obama a third time if we could in Get Out. We unpack all of the heavy thematic elements of this wild horror journey, the mechanics of the Coagula Process and the Sunken Place, and Jordan Peele's emergence as one of the best modern filmmakers working today. Get your milk and straw and enjoy this discussion of one of the best horror films of al...

On this New Movie Monday we are dancing with the new vampire period piece Sinners.  We discuss the powerhouse sound of the film, the other worldly performances, and the blending of historical elements with supernatural monsters. The movie is a dynamic, pulsing journey that should be seen in the theater!  Synopsis: Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown...

On this Filmmaker Friday we are joined by the powerhouse creative team of Spooky Madison, Dusty Austen and Athan Murzda. We discuss how they've approached telling stories that represent their lives which have been too often missing in horror, how to reach high even as a low budget indie film, and the importance of finding amazing people to help you tell your stories. This conversation was such a b...

This week in the pod we get drunk and destroy cities in Colossal. We discuss the metaphor of drunk as Kaiju and how it worked for us, where does our heart go when every character is a scumbag and our desire for more odd genre blended story telling. Stay off the playground and join us for this wild ride.  Youtube: https://youtu.be/4_DZKgkIpr4 Synopsis: Gloria is an out-of-work party girl forced to...

This week on the Pod we look for love in some odd corners of the internet in Cannibal Mukbang. We discuss the romantic tale that forms the beating heart of the film, the flavor cannibalism adds to a romantic tale and debate the Messed Up ending of the film. This independent horror film is destined to become a classic that horror fans will love, so find this movie and enjoy this discussion! Synopsi...

On this Filmmaker Friday we chat with our friend Director/Writer Tristian Reed about his first feature film that blends Astral Projection, Slasher and Found Footage called The Depths. Tristian discusses the transition from film school into the post graduate film world, what it is like to tackle your first feature at this crucial life transition and what he hopes for as he continues his filmmaking...

This week on the pod we bunker down to survive an Alien Invasion only to be in more danger in 10 Cloverfield Lane. We discuss the movie's duel narratives, the pressure cooker of being trapped with a madman and what the Hell makes a movie a Cloverfield movie. Grab your soda face mask and brave this apocalypse with us! Youtube:  Synopsis: A young woman is held in an underground bunker by a man who i...

On this New Movie Monday we try and discover the origin of a haunted house in Shudder's new 825 Forest Road. We dive into the movies split narrative device, the neverending horror of Helen Foster, and why people keep evil mannequins in their home. While certain elements of this house are definitelty leaky, we hope you enjoy your trip to Ashland Falls with us.  Synopsis: After a family tragedy, Chu...

This Filmmaker Friday we are joined by our buddy, the hilarious screenwriter/director/novelist Joshua Hull. We discuss his early days making independent movies, how Glorious changed his career, getting back in the director's chair and how he approaches his writing process with so much going on. Josh always makes us laugh and gives us interesting insights into the process of making wild stories com...

This week on the Pod we offer up horror movie tropes to ancient Gods in Cabin in the Woods. We go into the control room to look at the meta reimagining of our favorite slasher ideas, dissect the roster of horror movie monsters on the board and debate if the characters made the right choice in the end.   Synopsis: A group of kids go to a remote cabin in the woods where their fate is unknowingly con...

This New Movie Monday we visit the rich and face the mythical in Death of a Unicorn. We are joined briefly by Griffey's son Hunter for his thoughts on the movie, discuss what we thought of the brutal Unicorns, and if the movie needed more to say. Join us as we face down these evil rich pharmacutical family and hardcore cyptids in this new A24 Horror Comedy.  Synopsis: Father-Daughter duo Elliott a...

This Filmmaker Friday we are joined by our friend Nolan Mihail, screenwriter of the found footage horror film Looky-Loo. We discuss what it's like to write a found footage film, working closely with a director as a writing partner and how he approaches his writing process through various projects. Nolan is an insightful and talented writer and I think he has lots of wondeful advice for those divin...

This week on the pod, joined by our friend writer Robert Gallegos, we sink into the depths of a Serial Killer's POV in the 2012 Maniac remake. We discuss the power of making the Serial Killer's eyes, the blending of brutal reality and glossy fantasy and what this modern version adds to the original. Don't walk alone with this episode, be sure to invite a friend!  Youtube: https://youtu.be/CS-HlVw3...

This week on the Pod we awaken at the edge of the known universe and question who we are in Ash. We discuss the films art house opening, the bloody, meaty finale, the Oregon Trail med bots, and Shudder's move into more theatrical releases. Slap a patch on and do your best to find the truth in this wild new sci-fi adventure.  Synopsis: A woman wakes up on a distant planet and finds the crew of her...

This week on the Pod we hide in our own apartment from the horrifying depths of serial killer Psychology in Copycat. We look for clues about this homage murderer, Sigourney's bathroom nightmare, and a sweaty performance from Harry Conick Jr.  Synopsis: A criminal psychologist who turned agoraphobic after a murder attempt agrees to help two San Francisco detectives hunt for a copycat serial killer...

No, it's not a blip, John Lithgow wants you to lick his wrist in the new elderly horror nightmare The Rule of Jenny Pen. We discuss why we don't have more old folks horror movies, the horror of an aging body and how to deal with a maniac who loves puppetry.   Synopsis: Confined to a secluded rest home and trapped within his stroke-ridden body, a former Judge must stop an elderly psychopath who emp...

Do you see? Do you SEE, that this week on the pod we search for the madman scent in Manhunter. We discuss the workman like approach of our first journey into the Hannibal Lecter -Verse, how to think like a serial killer and abusive needle drops. This early serial killer and FBI procedural set the tone for movies that would follow and deserves some over saturated glow.   Synopsis: Former FBI profil...

This week on the Pod we adventure into the great unknown of space and die...a bunch in Mickey 17. We discuss if this film should have been on a tighter calorie limit, Robert Pattinson's possible best performance to date and the world of expendables. Strap in and blast off with this sci-fi comedy romp. Synopsis: Mickey 17, known as an "expendable," goes on a dangerous journey to colonize an ice pla...

This week we talk with our friend, writer/producer of the short horror film Live, Laugh, Love Robert Gallegos. We discuss how this project came to life, finding partners to create with and his writing process. Live, Laugh, Love is a beautiful short film that signals a bright future for these filmmakers.  Follow Robert: Instagram: @Robert_slobert999 Youtube: https://youtu.be/XAwAzE7Lni8 Join the Mi...

This week on the Pod we try and survive a night full of psyhopaths in Alone in the Dark. We discuss Donald Pleasence's unique approach to therapy, a small town nuclear power plant meldown and which of these psycho killers was our favorite. Grab you tissues in case all this Messed Up Classic melts your brain! Synopsis: A few dangerous and delusional mental patients break out of a mental asylum duri...

This week on the Pod we bring our partners to the worst bachelor party of all time in Birdeater. We drink deep of the style, the myster of the script and the tension of that horrendous dinner scene. Birdeater is a vibrant, high-energy, hilarious dark comedy independent film that deserves more attention. These filmmakers definitely will have much more amazing work in their future. Cheers and enjoy...

This week we talk with our friend, and director of the found footage serial killer horror film Looky-Loo, Jason Zink. We discuss how Jason puts us in the eyes of a killer, the temptation to steer away from your vison, and what comes next for Looky-Loo.  Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest...

This week on the Pod attempt to cure death in Re-Animator. We peel back the flesh on this hilarious horror cult classic to see what gives it so much life to this day. We discuss the battle between two scientific D-Bags, the rules of roommates cats and why this movie is the best H.P. Lovecraft adaptation of all time.  Synopsis: After an odd new medical student arrives on campus, a dedicated local a...