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Loud soundtracks. Wild colors. Outrageous gore. Movies that grab you and refuse to let go. This Friday, we're drafting "Sugar Rush" movies: cinema with every dial cranked up to 11. Griffey, Heath, Sam and Sophia each build a four-film lineup of sensory overload, from the relentless action of Mad Max: Fury Road and Run Lola Run to the splatter insanity of Braindead and Re-Animator. Add Mandy's psychedelic nightmare, Suspiria's colors and Goblin score, and the anything-goes madness of House, and subtlety is officially off the table. Of course, agreeing on the category turns out to be harder than picking the movies. Do Kill Bill and Natural Born Killers have too much story to qualify? Why does The Neon Demon get rejected? And where exactly is the line between a sugar rush and a drug trip? We also revisit Peter Jackson's outrageous early films, argue about Jimmy and Stiggs, and make room for killer llamas, Speed Racer and some deeply questionable puppets. Then the final swaps lock in our lineups. Who built the best four-movie marathon: Griffey, Heath, Sam or Sophia? Vote in the comments and tell us your ultimate Sugar Rush pick. Spoilers for several films discussed. Subscribe to Misfit Parade for Friday movie drafts, New Movie Monday reviews and more Messed Up Movies. Join the Messed Up Movies Podcast Patreon for exclusive episodes, mini-series and our Discord community. https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Follow our debut feature, Mr. Creamjeans' Hidey Hole, and let us know where you want the roadshow to stop: https://www.misfitparade.com #MovieDraft #CultMovies #MessedUpMovies

Today we hop in the way back machine as Griffey and Dandino have 7 Days to discover what made The Ring on of the best horror remakes of all time. This is an old recording we offered as a Patreon Exclusive we wanted to share this spooky season as the Adult Life monster tried to keep us down. Neigh monster! They discuss how the film works with and builds upon the original Ringu film, the nightmarish cursed tape video, and the films unforgetable finale.  Synopsis: A journalist must investigate a mysterious videotape which seems to cause the death of anyone one week to the day after they view it. Starring: Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Hiroshi Takahashi, Brian Cox, Amber Tamblyn Directed by Gore Verbinski 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

Griffey, Heath, Sam and Sophia break down the latest V/H/S installment, segment by segment. Heath embraces its punk rock energy and early MTV spirit, while Griffey struggles with the constant sensory assault. Sophia finds plenty to love in the puppet mayhem, and Sam returns with strong opinions of his own. We dig into the claustrophobic terror of "Heartbeat," the cosmic horror of "The Music of Mr. Z," and the gruesome sound collection in "Death Tone," Griffey's standout segment. Plus, we debate Barbara Crampton's performance, Flying Lotus' animated nightmare and whether GWAR's wraparound adds to the fun or keeps interrupting it. As filmmakers behind our own horror anthology, Mr. Creamjeans' Hidey Hole, we also discuss how these movies hold together, why everyone walks away with different favorites, and when outrageous imagery needs more story behind it. Full spoilers for the segments and their endings. Which segment was your favorite? Tell us where V/H/S/Mixtape lands in your franchise ranking. Subscribe to Misfit Parade for movie reviews, Friday drafts and more Messed Up Movies. Join the Messed Up Movies Podcast Patreon for exclusive episodes and our movie-loving Discord community. https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Follow Mr. Creamjeans' Hidey Hole and let us know where you want the roadshow to stop: https://www.misfitparade.com

What went wrong? This New Movie Monday, Griffey and Heath tear into Other Mommy, and Griffey makes his case for the worst horror movie of the year. We discuss the jump scares that never landed, the family drama that left us cold, and why the movie's biggest moments felt spoiled before we bought a ticket. Heath sees flashes of Chastain's talent and director Rob Savage's visual ambition, while Griffey sees a movie that never gives either of them a compelling story to tell. We also get into the ball pit sequence, the muddled ending, Karen Allen's welcome appearance and a bigger frustration with studio horror: recognizable stars and expensive effects can't replace characters we care about. Plus, Heath delivers his argument against centering horror movies on young children, and Sam steps into the producer's chair without having seen the film. By the end, we're wondering if he made the smartest choice of all. Full spoilers throughout, including the ending. Did Other Mommy scare you, or did the trailer give you everything you needed? Tell us where you landed in the comments. Subscribe to Misfit Parade for New Movie Monday reviews, Friday movie drafts and more Messed Up Movies. Join the Messed Up Movies Podcast Patreon for exclusive episodes and a say in what we cover. https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Follow our debut feature, Mr. Creamjeans' Hidey Hole, and let us know where you want the roadshow to stop: https://www.misfitparade.com #OtherMommy #HorrorReview #MessedUpMovies

From the nightmare foster mother in Bring Her Back to Darth Vader's version of father-son bonding, we're drafting the most messed-up parents in movie history. Griffey, Heath and Sophia each build a four-film lineup of terrible moms, monstrous dads and families you'd never want to join. With The Shining, Hereditary and Carrie off the board, the picks range from Sinister and The People Under the Stairs to Chinatown, Coraline and some unexpected contenders. But what actually makes a bad movie parent? Does demonic possession count? Is Coraline's Other Mother eligible? And how much danger can you put your family in before "I'm doing this for us" stops being an excuse? Along the way, we celebrate Sally Hawkins' terrifying performance in Bring Her Back, revisit Nicolas Cage's meltdown in Mom and Dad, and argue over parental ego, good intentions and truly unforgivable behavior. Sam is absent, but his influence still finds a way into the draft. Then the final swaps shake up the lineups. Who drafted the strongest four movies: Griffey, Heath or Sophia? Vote in the comments and tell us which terrible parent we missed. Spoilers for several films discussed. Subscribe to Misfit Parade for Friday movie drafts, New Movie Monday reviews and more Messed Up Movies. Support the Messed Up Movies Podcast on Patreon for exclusive episodes and a say in what we cover. Follow our debut feature, Mr. Creamjeans' Hidey Hole, and let us know where you want the roadshow to stop: https://www.misfitparade.com #MovieDraft #HorrorMovies #MessedUpMovies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ghostbusters. Gremlins. The Terminator. A Nightmare on Elm Street. 1984 gave us an absurd lineup of movies, and we're fighting over who gets the best four. For this Friday draft, we lift the banned list and revisit the birth year of most of the crew. Sam takes over hosting, Griffey attempts to impersonate Sam, and Sophia teams up with Griffey as "Sophie's Choice." Heath somehow has to draft between all of that. We debate the horror hiding inside Ghostbusters and The Terminator, the childhood trauma of The NeverEnding Story, the nastiness of The Toxic Avenger and why Temple of Doom goes so much harder than a family adventure probably should. Heath also makes a case for Brian De Palma's Body Double, whether anyone will listen or not. Plus: Freddy vs. Jason as draft picks, Christmas horror domination, and Sam's questionable new authority to hand out Fireball penalties. Who built the strongest four-movie lineup: Sam, Heath, or Griffey and Sophia? Vote in the comments and tell us your first pick from 1984. Spoilers for several films discussed. Subscribe to Misfit Parade for Friday movie drafts, New Movie Monday reviews and more Messed Up Movies. Support the Messed Up Movies Podcast on Patreon for extra episodes and access to our Discord community: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Follow our films, including Mr. Creamjeans' Hidey Hole: https://www.misfitparade.com #80sHorror #MovieDraft #MessedUpMovies

Today Griffey and Dandino find love, dirty scrolls and money in The Handmaiden. They unravel a tale told multiple times from different POV's and the rich tapestry it creates, the use of steamy romance to add much needed flesh to the victorian story, and the films many shocking reveals. This is truly one of the finest movies ever made. A true masterclass in filmmaking that would be MESSED UP to ignore.  Synopsis: In 1930s Korea, a girl is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress who lives a secluded life on a countryside estate. But the maid has a secret: She is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler to help seduce the Lady and steal her fortune. Starring: Kim Min-hee, Ha Jung-Woo, Cho Jin-woong, Kim Tae-ri Directed by Park Chan-wook Youtube: https://youtu.be/ZZOw_KWDZk4 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