Messed Up Movies

Misfit Parade
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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.

  1. 14h ago

    Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor

    Today Griffey and Dandino return to the town of Abaddon but this they to ball our in a MANOR, in Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor. They unravel how the new setting and story breathes new life into the rich mythology of Hell House, the terrifying new heights that the fear hits in this sequel, and discuss how much new life could pour out of this franchise's Hell Mouth. It is rare for a horror franchise to make it's Messed Up Masterpiece in the fouth entry, but that is exacty what Hell House LLC achieved.  Synopsis: A group of cold case investigators stay at the Carmichael Manor. After four nights, the group was never heard from again. What is discovered on their footage is even more disturbing than anything found on the Hell House tapes. Starring: Bridget Rose Perrotta, Destiny Leilani Brown, James Liddell Directed by Stephen Cognetti Youtube: https://youtu.be/0kMc6ecp380 Keep up with all the news on our first feature film Mr. Creamjeans' Hidey Hole as it makes its way into the world!  https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod

  2. 1d ago

    Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire

    Today Griffey and Dandino attempt to close the Gates of Hell in Hell House LLC III : Lake of Fire. They dip their toes into the ever expanding mythology and discuss if the franchise is getting to dense, the use of dinner theater and a benevolent billionaire as our new narrative focal point, and what the addition of a suddenly helpful God and company means to the overall story. Lake of Fire is an odd medley of Hell House goods and bads, but still scratches that Messed Up itch you don't get anywhere else.  Synopsis: The Abaddon Hotel will once again be open to the public. Russell Wynn has taken his audience-interactive show, Insomnia, into the abandoned hotel that is rumored to be haunted. Starring: Gabriel Chytry, Elizabeth Vermilyea, Sam Kazzi Directed by Stephen Cognetti Youtube: https://youtu.be/uqIOHXPspuM Keep up with all the news on our first feature film Mr. Creamjeans' Hidey Hole as it makes its way into the world!  https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod

  3. 2d ago

    Hell House LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel

    Today Griffey and Dandino return to the Abaddon by way of Morning Show in Hell House LLC 2: The Abaddon Hotel. They uncover how the film deepens the mythology of the Abaddon Hotel and it's Satanic Cult, how the movie finds even more terrifying examples of the Hotel's nightmarish powers, and how much mileage a Morning Show provides for a horror sequel. This Messed Up Sequel deepens the franchise, while enhancing it's predecessor, the sign of all great sequels.  Synopsis: It's been eight years since the opening night tragedy of Hell House, LLC and still many unanswered questions remain. Thanks to an anonymous tip, investigative journalist Jessica Fox is convinced that key evidence is hidden inside the abandoned Abaddon Hotel-evidence that will shed light on the hotel's mysteries. She assembles a team equally hungry for answers with one goal: break into the hotel and discover the truth. Starring: Vas Eli, Jillian Geurts, Joy Shatz Directed by Stephen Cognetti Youtube: https://youtu.be/x4_w0zQMYbQ Keep up with all the news on our first feature film Mr. Creamjeans' Hidey Hole as it makes its way into the world!  https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod

  4. 3d ago

    Primetime

    Robert Pattinson asks us to have a seat, but should you? This New Movie Monday, Griffey, Heath and Sam discuss Lance Oppenheim's stylish satire and the messy relationship between justice, exploitation and ratings. We dig into Pattinson's larger-than-life performance, why Decoy Dan became the character we wanted more of, and whether the movie's moral ambiguity gives us something to wrestle with or leaves its strongest ideas unexplored. Heath finds more beneath the surface on a second viewing, Griffey wants the film to dig deeper, and Sam struggles to get invested at all. Drawing on our own experience working in television, we also discuss what happens when someone else's worst moment becomes a producer's best footage. When does exposing wrongdoing become entertainment, and does Primetime push that question far enough? Full spoilers throughout. Did Primetime work for you? Tell us what you made of Pattinson's performance and the ending in the comments. Subscribe to Misfit Parade for New Movie Monday reviews, Friday movie drafts and more from the Messed Up Movies podcast. Join the Messed Up Movies Podcast Patreon for exclusive episodes, programming input and our community: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Our debut feature, Mr. Creamjeans' Hidey Hole, just premiered at Fantastic Fest! Follow the film and let us know where you want a screening: https://www.misfitparade.com #Primetime #A24 #RobertPattinson #MessedUpMovies

  5. 6d ago

    Historical Horror Draft

    Nosferatu. Prey. The Devils. The Lighthouse. We're drafting the best historical horror and messed-up period movies into competing four-film festivals. Unfortunately, our grasp of history may be the scariest thing here. Griffey, Heath, Sam and Sophia battle over gothic nightmares, religious fanaticism, brutal revenge and whether Poor Things even belongs in the draft. Picks get rejected, favorites get stolen, and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter somehow becomes a serious electoral strategy. Along the way, we debate Robert Eggers' command of period horror, revisit the madness of Ken Russell's The Devils, argue about Sweeney Todd and stretch the category with Django Unchained. Then the final swaps put everyone's lineup back in play. Who built the festival you'd actually buy a ticket for? Vote for Griffey, Heath, Sam or Sophia in the comments, and tell us which movie we missed. Spoilers for several films discussed. Recorded before our Fantastic Fest trip, so the premiere announcements in this episode refer to our September 22 screening. Subscribe to Misfit Parade for Friday movie drafts, New Movie Monday reviews and more Messed Up Movies. Support the podcast on Patreon for exclusive episodes, programming input and our Discord community. Follow our debut feature, Mr. Creamjeans' Hidey Hole, and tell us where you want a screening: https://www.misfitparade.com #HistoricalHorror #MovieDraft #MessedUpMovies

  6. Oct 1

    Hell House LLC

    Today Griffey and Dandino launch October Halloween Season by returning to the start of one of our favorite franchises, Hell House LLC. They unpack how the movie masterfully achieves more with less, the shockingly haunting scare moments, and the beautiful fake true crime skeleton which bolsters what could have been just another found footage film. You could tell from this first film that there was so much lore and horror within the Abbadon Hotel. We are delighted to sift through it all with this Messed Up Franchise.  Synopsis: In 2009, a Halloween haunted house tour in the small town of Abaddon turned into a tragedy, leaving fifteen people dead. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain a chilling mystery to this day. Of course, locals and authorities blamed an unprecedented malfunction, but the truth may be darker than anyone imagines. To uncover the truth, a determined documentary crew delves into the secrets of the abandoned hotel, gathering testimonies, photographs, and chilling amateur footage. The team is unaware, however, that by piecing together the harrowing clues, they will soon confront the terror that still lingers within those walls. And when Sara, the sole survivor, emerges five years later to provide her raw footage, the crew must ask themselves: are they prepared to unravel the truth behind that fateful night? Starring: Gore Abrams, Alice Bahlke, Danny Bellini Directed by Stephen Cognetti Youtube: https://youtu.be/mEvQad10Iw4 Keep up with all the news on our first feature film Mr. Creamjeans' Hidey Hole as it is about to premiere this month at Fantastic Fest: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod

  7. Sep 30

    Razorback

    Today Griffey and Dandino seek hot, sweaty revenge down under in Razorback! They discuss the legendary Russell Mulcahy's maximum effort approach to film making, the absolutely gorgeous landscapes captured by the film's cinematography, and the use of monsters both pig and man in the film to create unease in every frame. This film is a tusked nightmare, making it an Australian MESSED UP Classic. Hide your grandkids and grab you kangaroo gun, cause the Razorback is on a rampage! Synpopsis: As a vicious wild boar terrorizes the Australian outback, the husband of one of the victims is joined by a hunter and a farmer in a search for the beast. Starring: Gregory Harrison, Arkie Whiteley, Bill Kerr Directed by Russell Mulcahy Youtube: https://youtu.be/5mQah-64bgE Keep up with all the news on our first feature film Mr. Creamjeans' Hidey Hole as it is about to premiere this month at Fantastic Fest: https://www.misfitparade.com/ Thank you Patron Brodie Kaine for programming this episode! Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod

  8. Sep 28

    Heel

    Today on New Movie Monday, we are unearthing a previously unaired episode as we travel home from Fantastic Fest. There is a hidden gem out there that has not gotten the attention it deserves. So, we are releasing it from our basement chains to share with you! A family kidnaps a troubled young man, chains him in their basement and insists they're helping him. Welcome to HEEL, a disturbing psychological thriller starring Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough that gave us plenty to argue about. Griffey, Heath and Sam dig into the film's unsettling mix of cruelty, affection and control. What begins as a captivity nightmare becomes something harder to untangle, with performances that make you question your sympathies even when the characters' actions are indefensible. Then there's the ending. Is the film exploring a cycle of abuse, or letting its captors off the hook? Does understanding a character's choice mean endorsing it? We do not quietly agree to disagree. Plus: Stephen Graham's conflicted father figure, Andrea Riseborough's unnerving restraint, the family's mysterious motives and our most messed-up moments. FULL SPOILERS, including an extensive discussion of the ending. Watch HEEL first if you want to go in blind. This episode was recorded several weeks before publication and saved for our Fantastic Fest travel week. Seen HEEL? Tell us how you read the ending in the comments. Subscribe to Misfit Parade for New Movie Monday reviews, Friday movie drafts and more Messed Up Movies. Support the podcast on Patreon for exclusive episodes, programming input and our Discord community: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Follow our films and other projects: https://www.misfitparade.com #HeelMovie #StephenGraham #MessedUpMovies

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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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  • Creator
    Misfit Parade
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    882
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Messed Up Movies

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