Film Alchemist

Today we face the dark underbelly of our Dad's religious village in The Severed Sun. We discuss how the movie blends personal demons with real ones, the lies we hide in our societal structures, and the way family can become fodder to a self righteous mission. This is an excellent little Messed Up gem, so snuggle up with your favorite demonic forces and enjoy this show!  Synopsis: Magpie lives in an isolated church community ruled over by her father, The Pastor. When a man is murdered, paranoia sets in and people start to whisper about a strange 'Beast' that lives in the forest. Starring: Toby Stephens, Emma Appleton, Barney Harris Director: Dean Puckett Youtube: https://youtu.be/aB-I1KgPl30 Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie:  hthttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

Today Griffey, Heath, Sophia and Sam discuss what we love about the blood soaked king of horror monsters...THE VAMPIRE! We discuss the early roots of the undead portrayal from Bela Lugosi to Max Schreck, more modern youthful vampire like the Lost Boys and Twilight, to box office juggernauts that you can't kill like Sinners and Interview with the Vampire. It was such a fun time to sink our fangs deep into the vein of this classic Horror subgenre.  You the audience will let us know who you think won! Which festival would you most like to attend?  Youtube: https://youtu.be/fU3TsKTlsWU Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g

This week we take summer holiday to teenage nightmare in Eden Lake. We discuss how you have to be a grown up despite insufferable teenage antics, the rapid escalation into absolute carnage of the Messed Up film, and how much blame to we place on these feral children raised in the world of this film. Grab your towel and slide into the disgusting liquid garbage this film has in store for you.  Synopsis: When a couple goes to a remote lake for a romantic getaway, their quiet weekend is shattered by an aggressive group of kids. Rowdiness quickly turns to rage as the teens terrorize them, and a weekend outing becomes a battle for survival. Starring: Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Jack O'Connell Directed by James Watkins Youtube: https://youtu.be/yKMRRX6QSI4  Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

On this New Movie Monday we return to the dinosaur infested waters of Jurassic Park Rebirth. We discuss how the heart of this franchise may have gone extinct, the pillars that made the original a classic and why they aren't in this movie, and future of these genetic monstrosities. Close your eyes, hear the amazing tones of John Williams and us...and imagine the first time you saw dinosaurs on the big screen.  Synopsis: Zora Bennett leads a team of skilled operatives to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park. Their mission is to secure genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA can provide life-saving benefits to mankind. As the top-secret expedition becomes more and more risky, they soon make a sinister, shocking discovery that's been hidden from the world for decades. Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey Director: Gareth Edwards Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

Today Griffey, Heath, Sam and Sophia praise one of the titans of Horror cinema in John Carpenter. We discuss all of our favorite elements of John Carpenter's films from the simple terror, to the music and the every man characters. We pour through his entire filmography from the all time slasher king Halloween all the way to They Live's every present warnings to Sam's fantasy of Vampire hunting.  You the audience let us know who you think won this epic offering to a Horror God.  Youtube: https://youtu.be/RqoxqOvYB9g Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g

This week we take the path less traveled into a irradiated nightmare roadtrip in The Hills Have Eyes. We discuss misbehaving dogs becoming your best ally, the family of mutant cannibals, and how we would react in such a sleazy showdown. Stay close to each other, this one gets dark.  Synopsis: On the way to California, a family has the misfortune to have their car break down in an area closed to the public, and inhabited by violent savages ready to attack. Starring: Susan Lanier, John Steadman, Dee Wallace, James Whitworth, Michael Berryman Directed by Wes Craven Youtube: https://youtu.be/DpOQEKOEKTA Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g

On this New Movie Monday we get an upgrade from killer toy to lady cruise in M3GAN 2.0. We discuss the move from small horror to massive espionage for the franchise, the personal growth of M3GAN and not Gemma, and the balance of comedy and AI fear. This is a bit of crowd-pleasing, empty calorie, summer fun that is sure to thrill audiences.  Synopsis: Two years after M3GAN's rampage, her creator, Gemma, resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia, the military-grade weapon who was built by a defense contractor who stole M3GAN's underlying tech. Starring: Allison Williams, Jemaine Clement, Violet McGraw, Jenna Davis, Ivanna Sakhno Director: Gerard Johnstone Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g

Heath, Sam, Sophia and Griffey take the stage at Days of the Dead 2025 for a live podcast in which they draft the Most Messed Up Movie Family.  The family roles they need to fill are a Mother, Father, Child, Pet and a Wild Card family member.  Once the gang draft their list, the audience will crown the winner of these nightmare get aways. Thanks to Days of the Dead for inviting us to do this live show.  Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie:  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

Today we hone our craft and strengthen our souls in pursuit of excellence in Tampopo. We discuss the idea of pursuing small task with the passion to do it as well as can be done, unravel the myriad of vignettes and their meanings, and whatever is going on in that egg filled Hotel Room. Say thank you to the Ramen and slurp this pod down! Synopsis: A truck driver stops at a small family-run noodle shop and decides to help its fledgling business. The story is intertwined with various vignettes about the relationship of love and food. Starring: Tsutomu Yamazaki, Ken Watanabe, Nobuko Miyamoto, Koji Yakusho Directed by Juzo Itami  Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.misfitparade.com/mrcreamjeans Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

On this New Movie Monday we return back to an England overrun by the Rage Virus Plague. We discuss the newest addition to the franchise and mythology since 28 Days Later, the new evolution and super powers of the Rage Virus Zombies, and the many versions of family in the Apocalypse. This is a huge movie that shoves in a lot of ideas and even some insane camp. Make sure you see this one on the biggest screen possible! Synopsis: A group of survivors of the rage virus live on a small island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors.  Starring: Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, Jack O'Connell Written by Alex Garland Directed by Danny Boyle  Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.misfitparade.com/mrcreamjeans Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

Live from the stage of Days of the Dead 2025 Heath, Sam and Griffey takes turns drafting the Most Messed Up Movie Vacation. The categories are:  Transportation, House, Location, Dining, Attraction and Wild Card. Once the guys draft their list, the audience will crown the winner of these nightmare get aways. Thanks to Days of the Dead for inviting us to do this live show.  Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie:  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g    

Today we enter a near future where all wars have been replaced by one on one giant robot combat in Robo Jox. We dicuss the odd politics of robotic throwdowns, the terrifying life of a tubbie, and movie sports with the worst rules. Grab your robo suit and fly like a giant metal fist to wherever you find podcast for this Sci-Fi Classic.  Starring: Gary Graham, Paul Koslo, Anne-Marie Johnson, Michael Alldredge Directed by Stuart Gordon Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.misfitparade.com/mrcreamjeans Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

This New Movie Monday we travel back to the origins of a Horror Movie Classic in The Ritual. We discuss the wide array of bizarre choices the movie makes, the challenges of making an exorcism horror film, and Al Pacino as a cuddly old priest. Steel your soul and join us in the battle against the darkness with this Messed Up Movie.  Synopsis: Two priests, one in crisis with his faith and the other confronting a turbulent past, must overcome their differences to perform a risky exorcism. Starring: Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Ashley Green, Abigail Cowen, Patricia Heaton Directed by David Midell Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.misfitparade.com/mrcreamjeans Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

This Filmmaker Thursday we have exciting news here are Misfit Parade. The IndieGoGo Campaign for Mr. Creamjeans Hidey Hole our very first feature film is live and we need all the support we can muster! Heath, Griffey and Sam discuss the origins of our small Midwestern Horror Production Company, the genesis of Mr. Creamjeans, why we chose to pursue an anthology for our first project, and our hopes and dreams not just for this film but our mission as a whole.  Independent Filmmaking is a battle at all times. Days like today when we get to pull the curtain back on all of our work with audiences is some of the most exciting times we ever get. With your support we can make this movie a cinematic side show for the ages! Please go to the link below and help us any way you can and join our Parade.  Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.misfitparade.com/mrcreamjeans Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g    

This week Heath's gifts take Griffey to a nightmarish reimaginging of a Zombie Apocalpyse at the Mall in Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead. We discuss the changes that brought this zombie classic into the new millenium, debate slow vs. fast zombies, and  ponder the Horror Movie Snyderverse we could have had. As far as remakes go, this one is an absolute missle. Join us in enjoying this Messed Up gift.  Synopsis: A nurse, a policeman, a young married couple and other survivors of a worldwide plague that is producing aggressive, flesh-eating zombies take refuge in a mega Midwestern shopping mall. Starring: Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Mekhi Phifer Directed by Zack Snyder Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.misfitparade.com/mrcreamjeans Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

This New Movie Monday we sink into chum and corpse laden water in Dangerous Animals. We discuss the idea of Serial Killer weaponizing sharks, Jai Courtney's terrifying performance, and is we would consider this a killer shark movie.  This movie strikes hard and fast from the depths, join us in the cage to take in the blood soaked, Messed Up ride.  Synopsis: When Zephyr, a savvy and free-spirited surfer, is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer and held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks below. Starring: Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney, Josh Heuston, Ella Newton Directed by Sean Byrne Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.misfitparade.com/mrcreamjeans Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.misfitparade.com/mrcreamjeans Erin Jackson is an artist and production designer currently living and working in Atlanta. We met Erin through Atlanta Horror Film Festival and she's been a friend and supporter ever since. In this Filmmaker Friday we talk about her messed up inspirations creating dead bodies and bloody props for horror films, why she recommends working in the art department on film sets, the challenges of working on higher budget projects in Atlanta, and how the low-budget indie scene feels like one big family. Youtube: https://youtu.be/qZd-iHUHKro Connect with Erin: https://www.instagram.com/__babewiththepower__/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

Today Dandino gifts Griffey a true macho nightmare in the Mel Gibson male fantasy What Women Want. We discuss Nick Marshall's abuse of his new God like powers towards any woman in his path, the insane mystical diety who choose to electrically super charge this horrible man, and ask if the movie actually learns any lessons from this Capra like premise. This is an increble and bizarre way to begin Griffey's Birthday Bonanaza.  Synopsis: A cocky, chauvinistic advertising executive magically acquires the ability to hear what women are thinking. Starring: Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei Directed by Nancy Myers Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.misfitparade.com/mrcreamjeans Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

On this New Movie Monday we attempt to quell our grief by spilling it out everywhere in Bring Her Back. We discuss the visceral nature of the terror, the mysterious ritual at the core of this film, and the terrifying lengths we will go to repair our injured souls. This is an absolute assualt of a film that we hope you enjoyed as much as we did.  Synopsis: A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother. Starring: Billy Barratt, Sally Hawkins, Mischa Heyword Directed by Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou Youtube: https://youtu.be/BAysDNHa0H0 Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.misfitparade.com/mrcreamjeans Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

This week we head to Tromaville for a super hero trash classic in The Toxic Avenger. We discuss the odd, never yielding style of Troma, the Toxic Crusaders cartoon, and how utterly full of insanity this mutant super hero film is. Grab your mop and clean up this pod! Starring: Mitch Cohen, Pat Ryan, Ciny Manion, Mark Torgl Directed by Michael Herz and Lloyd Kaufman Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.misfitparade.com/mrcreamjeans Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g

It's New Movie Monday and we are going back to high school prom -- allll the way back to 1988 when horror tropes like these weren't so played out. Listen to find out how we are coping with this lull in Netflix's Fear Street franchise. Starring: India Fowler, Fina Strazza, Lili Taylor, Chris Klein, Katherine Waterston, Ella Rubin Directed by: Matt Palmer Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.misfitparade.com/mrcreamjeans Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

On this new Movie Monday we flee from death over multiple decades in Final Destination: Bloodlines. We discuss how this installment gets back to basics, swings the pendulum more towards comedy, Grandma's scary house, say farewell to the legendary Tony Todd, and if this is the best opening scene in the entire franchise. It's nice to see our old friend Death back to his old, shockingly elaborate games.  Synopsis: Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate that inevitably awaits them. Starring: Kaitlyn Santan Juana, Richard Harmon, Tony Todd Directed by: Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein Join us in Mr. Creamjeans Hidey Hole: https://www.misfitparade.com/mrcreamjeans Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

This week on the Pod we search for ourselves with...ourselves in Moon. We discuss what is the difference between ourselves and our clone, searching for you home wherever you are, and can a movie ever have enough Sam Rockwells. Grab your clones, carve a little city and enjoy our discussion of this Sci-Fi classic.  Synopsis: Astronaut Sam Bell has a quintessentially personal encounter toward the end of his three-year stint on the Moon, where he, working alongside his computer, GERTY, sends back to Earth parcels of a resource that has helped diminish our planet's power problems. Starring: Sam Rockwell Directed by Duncan Jones Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

This week on New Movie Monday we battle generational expectations in Clown in a Cornfield. We discuss Shudder dropping another movie in theaters this time based on a popular novel, Friendo's bizarre strategies and how the movie finds it's own style past the page. Grab your mask and Clown in a Box toy and get ready for a high fructose infused new slasher! Synopsis: A fading midwestern town in which Frendo the clown, a symbol of bygone success, reemerges as a terrifying scourge. Starring: Katie Douglas, Kevin Durand, Will Sasso and Aaron Abrams Directed by Eli Craig Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g

This week on the pod we vaction in madness in Infinity Pool. We discuss what people would do if they were truly consequence free, where is the line between duplicate and self, and how could you live a normal life after surviving this resort. Create as many duplicates as you can so they can all check out this episode! Synopsis: James and Em Foster are enjoying an all-inclusive beach vacation in the fictional island of La Tolqa, when a fatal accident exposes the resort's perverse subculture of hedonistic tourism, reckless violence and surreal horrors. Starring: Alexander Skarsgard, Mia Goth, Cleopatra Coleman Directed by Brandon Cronenberg Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

On this New Movie Monday we try to ride the waves with our kid in The Surfer. We discuss the beauty of Late Stage Cage, unravel the films more arthouse elements, and the myriad of horrors of this beach side parking lot. Grab your boards and dive into this new this sun drunk Thriller in theaters now.   Starring: Nicolas Cage, Julian McMahon  Directed by Lorcan Finnegan Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 return to 1960s London, where she encounters dazzling wannabe singer Sandie. But the glamour is not as it seems, and the dreams of the past crack and splinter into something darker. Starring: Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, Diana Rigg, Terence Stamp Directed by Edgar Wright Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 of friends trapped in a time loop, where mysterious foes chase and kill them in gruesome ways, must survive until dawn to escape it. Starring: Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, ODessa A'zion, Peter Stormare Directed by David F. Sandberg Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 all time.  Youtube: https://youtu.be/mjRt7st8TYE Synopsis: A young African-American visits his white girlfriend's parents for the weekend, where his simmering uneasiness about their reception of him eventually reaches a boiling point. Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, Catherine Keener, Caleb Landry Jones, LaKeith Stanfield, Stephen Root, Lil Rel Howery Directed by Jordan Peele Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Miles Canton, Jack O'Connell Hailee Steinfeld, Delroy Lindo, Wunmi Mosaku Directed By Ryan Coogler Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!https://www.misfitparade.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 blast and very insightful. Make sure you help support these filmmakers in all of their up coming endeavors, I know we will be.  Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xJwP15z9I3s Follow Spooky and Final Ghoul Pictures on Instagram: @thegoodbyeghoul  |  @finalghoulfilms  Follow Dusty, Athena, and Street Rat Studios on Instagram:  @athenamurzda  |  @streetratstudiofilm Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!https://www.misfitparade.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 leave her life in New York City and move back home. When reports surface that a giant creature is destroying Seoul, she gradually comes to the realization that she is somehow connected to this phenomenon. Starring: Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis, Tim Blake Nelson, Dan Stevens Directed By: Nacho Vigalondo Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!https://www.misfitparade.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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! Synopsis: An exploration of one's relationships with food, sexuality, and revenge. It asks, "How far would you go in the name of love?" Starring: April Consalo, Nate Wise, Clay von Carlowitz  Director: Aimee Kuge  Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.net/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 journey. Tristian has an infectious energy and enthusiasm for filmmaking that you can't help but be inspired by. Enjoy this talk, chalk full of wisdom and laughs.  Youtube: https://youtu.be/OIYcDX3p0Dw Follow Tristian and The Depths: Instagram: @reedtristanmatthew Youtube: https://youtu.be/faBmlnGnID4 Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.net/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 insists that a hostile event has left the surface of the Earth uninhabitable. Starring: John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr. Directed by: Dan Trachtenberg Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.net/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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, Chuck Wilson hopes to start a new life in Ashland Falls with his wife Maria and little sister Isabelle, but he quickly discovers that the town has a dark secret. Starring: Elizabeth Vermilyea, Kathryn Miller, Madeline Garcia, Joe Falcone Directed by Stephen Cognetti Youtube: https://youtu.be/faBmlnGnID4 Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.net/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 come to life. Enjoy! Youtube: https://youtu.be/TwqYhc7jlA0 Follow Joshua on Instagram: @joshuathehull Pre-Order 8114, Joshua's Debut Novel:  https://www.amazon.com/8114-Joshua-Hull/dp/1960988603  Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 controlled by technicians as part of a world-wide conspiracy where all horror movie clichés are revealed to be part of an elaborate sacrifice ritual. Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford, Kristen Connolly, Fran kranz  Director: Drew Goddard  Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.net/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 and Ridley hit a unicorn with their car and bring it to the wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO. Starring: Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd, Will Poulter, Tea Leoni, Richard E. Grant Directed by Alex Scharfman Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 diving into the blank page.  Youtube:  Follow Nolan and Looky-Loo:  Instagram: @orderofthejackalope / @weirdontoppictures Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g    

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:  Synopsis: As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface. Starring: Elijah Wood, Nora Arnezeder, Megan Duffy, America Olivio Directed By: Franck Khalfoun Follow Robert: Instagram: @Robert_slobert999 Youtube: https://youtu.be/XAwAzE7Lni8 Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 space station viciously killed. Her investigation into what happened sets in motion a terrifying chain of events. Starring: Eiza Gonzalez, Aaron Paul, Iko Uwais Directed By: Flying Lotus Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now!https://www.misfitparade.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g

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 who intends on making her his next victim. Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney, Harry Connick Jr.  Director: Jon Amiel Youtube: https://youtu.be/dbjH7vu8q_k Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.net/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g 

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 employs a child's puppet to abuse the home's residents with deadly consequences. Starring: John Lightgow, Geoffrey Rush  Director: Michael Mann Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 profiler Will Graham returns to service to pursue a deranged serial killer dubbed "the Tooth Fairy" by the media. Starring: William Petersen, Brian Cox, Tom Noonan  Director: Michael Mann Youtube: https://youtu.be/L-qsbHKoHAo Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 planet. Starring: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, Steven Yuen, Toni Collette,  Director: Bong Joon Ho Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.net/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

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 during a power blackout, and lay siege to their new doctor's house, who, they believe, killed their previous doctor. Starring: Jack Palance, Donald Pleasence, Martin Landau Director: Jack Sholder Youtube: https://youtu.be/H19dx-i5c7A Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.net/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g 

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 wild ride! Synopsis: A bride-to-be is invited to her fiancé's bachelor party, but when uncomfortable details of their relationship are exposed, the night takes a feral turn. Starring: Mackenzie Fearnley, Shabana Azeez, Ben Hunter,  Director: Jack Clark & Jim Weir Join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.net/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g   

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 short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g Follow Jason's Work: https://www.weirdontoppictures.com/