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| 6/24/26 | I Come In Peace AKA Dark Angel | Today Griffey and Dandino chase down Alien Drug Dealing Murderers in I Come In Peace. We discuss the film's bizarre blend of alien drug fueled action and comedic police procedural, Dolph Lundgren trying to find his place in the action star pantheon, and the wild unfurling of deadly CD's. It's an action packed Messed Up hodge podge this week! Synopsis: Jack Caine is a Houston vice cop who's forgotten the rule book. His self-appointed mission is to stop the drugs trade and the number one supplier Victor Manning. While involved in an undercover operation to entrap Victor Manning, his partner is killed, and a sinister newcomer enters the scene… Starring: Dolph Lundgren, Brian Benben, Betsy Brantley Directed by Craig R. Baxley Youtube: https://youtu.be/2ISY91Kxsjc 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | Leviticus | Did we just see the best, most beautiful horror movie of 2026? Aussie horror scores again with the truly disturbing coming of age, gay conversion therapy allegory Leviticus. It's New Movie Monday smack in the middle of Pride month! Griffey and Heath do their best to convince Sam why Leviticus is a near flawless film. There's a lot to debate here from the true meaning behind the movie to the conservative, religious setting to the It Follows comparisons. We have high hopes for this small indie movie because it is one of the best examples of horror as the highest of cinematic art forms in the 21st century. Logline: Two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most - each other. Director: Adrian Chiarella Starring: Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Jeremy Blewitt, Mia Wasakowski | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | Messed Up Movie Draft: Animal Attacks with Anson Days | Today we welcome friend of the show and Podcast Perk supporter Anson Days on the show for another Messed Up Movies Draft! Heath's most primal fear is being eaten alive and this draft is bound to give him existential nightmares. Which messed up movies have the most heinous animal attacks on humans? From Cujo to lesser known gems like Zombeavers, we dive into all the horrors the animal kingdom has to offer. Who drafted the Most Messed Up animals attack movies? Let us know in the comments and visit our Instagram to vote on our poll. Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie just like Anson. Come on the podcast for our next draft episode!: 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | Dead Mail | Today Griffey and Dandino investigate mail and sick synth sounds in Dead Mail. They dig into the movies unique setting and pursuits, the incredible depth of the hideous relationship we follow through the film, and the movie's pair of narratives and how they played together. This is a criminally underseen Messed Up Movie and we hope you will join us in celebrating this lovely little flick. Synopsis: An ominous help note finds its way to a 1980s post office, connecting a dead letter investigator to a kidnapped keyboard technician. Starring: Sterling Macer Jr., John Fleck, Tomas Boykin, Micki Jackson, Susan Priver Directed by Jo DeBoer and Kyle McConaghy Youtube: https://youtu.be/1YIrBJnpYmQ 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | Disclosure Day | You're going to want to hear this. We're revealing all the secrets of Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day here on New Movie Monday! Griffey, Heath and Sam had a lot to say about this one and in full disclosure... it's not very good. What kept us from falling for this latest alien effort by the king of sci-fi himself? How about a significant lack of aliens for starters. Join the pile on as we point out all the plot holes, corny dialogue and plain bad storytelling in Disclosure Day. Logline: If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, Wyatt Russell | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | Messed Up Movie Draft: All the Right Movies with John Barker | Pre-order All The Right Movies: The Stories and Secrets Behind the Making of 25 Iconic Films, out September 2026: https://geni.us/AllTheRightMovies We drafted the most messed up movies featured in the upcoming book All The Right Movies: The Stories and Secrets Behind the Making of 25 Iconic Films — and we brought in the man behind it: John Barker of All The Right Movies Podcast. Griffey, Heath and Sam welcome John on the pod for a battle over some of the greatest, strangest, nastiest, most unforgettable movies ever made. We're talking blockbusters, cult classics, stone-cold masterpieces. These are the most essential movies of our time, so the knives are out! Who drafted the best team? Which iconic movie got stolen way too late? And did John Barker come into our house and absolutely embarrass us with superior movie knowledge? Probably. Drop your favorite movie from John's book in the comments and tell us who won the draft: Action First Blood (1982) Predator (1987) Die Hard (1988) Speed (1994) Gladiator (2000) Drama Network (1976) The Breakfast Club (1984) Blue Velvet (1986) The Shawshank Redemption (1994) High Fidelity (2000) Horror The Evil Dead (1981) An American Werewolf in London (1981) The Thing (1982) A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) The Blair Witch Project (1999) Science Fiction 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Star Wars (1977) Alien (1979) Blade Runner (1982) Gravity (2013) Thriller The Godfather (1972) Taxi Driver (1976) True Romance (1993) Se7en (1995) Training Day (2001) 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | Blink Twice | Today Griffey and Dandino hop a jet to a billionaire nightmare in Blink Twice. They cut into the film's weaponization of real world rationalizations often used to defend scumbags, how the movie uses time and repitition to keep the audience entranced just like the ladies, and the epic finale where evil is unmasked and tossed on a short leash. This is a modern Messed Up classic that we hope you enjoy with us. Synopsis: When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. As strange things start to happen, Frida questions her reality. Starring: Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Alia Shawkat, Christian Slater, Haley Joel Osment, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Geena Davis, Kyle MacLachlan Directed by Zoë Kravitz Youtube: https://youtu.be/vE1KWJOk5Y8 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | Scary Movie (2026) | Is Scary Movie funny in 2026? Depends on which one of us you're talking to. This New Movie Monday, Griffey, Heath and Sam crack wise about the horror-spoof franchise that has returned from the dead to terrorize us with jokes about our favorite contempory horror flicks, Gen Z culture wars and surprisingly little politics. Synposis: Two friends find themselves caught up in mayhem involving killers, monsters and supernatural creatures once again. Starring: Marlon Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Carmen Electra, Dave Sheridan Directed by Michael Tiddes 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | Most Messed Up 1970's Movie Draft | It was one of the most messed up times in modern history... Vietnam, Watergate and a tidal wave of transgressive cinema that said, "I'm not gonna take it anymore!" Griffey, Sam, Heath and Dandino try on their bellbottoms and battle over the MOST messed up movies of the 1970s! From indisputable classics like Jaws and Alien to sneaky favorites like The Wicker Man, this decade basically invented the modern horror film (hello, Halloween). We love the smell of a movie draft in the morning... Smells like victory. Who drafted the best team? Who reached too early? And which movie got completely robbed? Drop your favorite messed up 70s movie in the comments and tell us who won the draft. 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 | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | Someone Like You | Today Dandino gifts Griffey a movie that has aged like Old Cow Milk on a hot summer day, Someone Like You. They dig into the film's Old Cow Theorum of modern relationships, the insane decisions Ashley Judd must suffer from the scipt, and whether saddling up to a man like Hugh Jackman is bound to end in a Bronco Busting. This is an odd film that begs the question, WHY? so many times it must be seen. Synopsis: After being jilted by her boyfriend, a talk show talent scout writes a column on the relationship habits of men which gains her national fame. Starring: Ashley Judd, Greg Kinnear, Hugh Jackman, Marisa Tomei, Ellen Barkin Directed by Tony Goldwyn Youtube: https://youtu.be/pHz7UUanUmY 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 | — | ||||||
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| 6/1/26 | Backrooms | Get lost in the corridors of the most surreal blockbuster...ever? This New Movie Monday, we are reviewing the A24 sensation Backrooms, based on the totemic YouTube series of the same name. Of course, we can't cover Backrooms without a lengthy discussion about this cultural moment in horror cinema, off the heels of Curry Barker's breakout hit Obsession. Griffey, Heath and Sam think they have a good handle on what it all means and make the argument that the film should've been even MORE abstract. We do our best to not get lost in the maze of this counfounding film while praising the performance of Chiwetel Ejiofor, the novel vision of director Kane Parsons and, of course, the most messed up moment in the movie. Synopsis: After a therapist's patient disappears into a dimension beyond reality, she must venture into the unknown to save him. Director: Kane Parsons Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve and Mark Duplass | — | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | Messed Up Movie Draft: Directors | Who are the most messed up directors? Griffey, Sam, Heath and Sophia grab their bullhorns and battle over the greatest auteurs of sinful cinema. From the Master of Suspense Alfred Hitchcock to emerging masters of modern horror, we're picking film directors who have firmly established themselves as auteurs of evil! Who drafted the best team? Who reached too early? And which movie got completely robbed? Drop your favorite messed up film directors in the comments and tell us who won the draft. 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | Brain Dead (1990) | Today Griffey and Dandino enter the everchaning landscape of multiple troubled minds in Brain Dead. They discuss the films surreal reality hopping brain worlds, try and plant our feet on what is real/false in the movie, and gush over the flicks bizzare performances. This Messed Up ride will have you pulling your straight jacket on a little tighter. Synopsis: In a showdown of man versus machine, Martin plunges into a chaotic nightmare trying to save his mind from the megalomaniacal corporation. Starring: Bill Pullman, Bill Paxton, Bud Cort Directed by Adam Simon Youtube: https://youtu.be/MXuAcGfA2bw 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | Passenger | Take a trip with us down a dark road as we fight off car sickness on New Movie Monday. We are reviewing the latest horror release from Paramount Pictures, Passenger. We first reviewed this hyped up trailer months ago and now that Passenger has finally arrived, is it worth the ride? Griffey, Heath and Sam make the most of this bad trip by talking yahts, the looming shadow of AI over mid movies, why it would have been better as found footage and, of course, the most messed up moment in the movie. Synopsis: After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence called the Passenger won't stop until it claims them both. Director: André Øvredal Starring: Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell and Melissa Leo | — | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | Messed Up Movie Draft: Gross Out Flicks | What are the GROSSEST messed up movies of all time? Griffey, Sam, Heath and Sophia form their own Human Centipede as they draft the ultimate list of splatterfest films There are some deep cuts like Society, Martyrs and Salo... as well as familiar "classics" like The Fly and Eraserhead. We go all the way from Terrifier to Jackass to assemble the gnarliest movies we could conjure. Who drafted the best team? Who reached too early? And which movie got completely robbed? Drop your favorite gross out movies in the comments and tell us who won the draft. 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | District 9 | Today Griffey and Dandino enter the alien filled District 9. They discuss the films use of powerful use of imagery of insectoid aliens to highlight how humans often dehumanize entire populations, the horror of the oppressor becoming the oppressed, and the films nightmarish body horror leading to realizations in the audiences mind. This film is a blend of sci-fi and reality that will hit home for audiences in a truly Messed Up fashion. Youtube: https://youtu.be/fI29koGztIo Synopsis: In a future Earth in which aliens are isolated in a remote ghetto, a government agent finds himself banished there. Starring: Sharlto Copley, David James, Jason Cope Directed by Neill Blomkamp 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | Obsession | Things get a little extra emotional on this episode of New Movie Monday because we're dissecting and mansplaining one of the hottest horror releases of the year - Curry Barker's Obsession. Griffey, Heath and Sam have been buying the hype surrounding this monkey's paw tale, was their wish for a new horror classic granted? Or is it a wish they'd rather reverse? Lots of opinions, hot takes, temper tantrums and passionate theories emerge as we obsess over Obsession! Synopsis: After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. Written & Directed by: Curry Barker Starring: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless | — | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | Messed Up Movie Draft: Possessions | Possession horror might be the scariest subgenre ever made… so naturally we had to draft it. In this episode of the Messed Up Movies Podcast by Misfit Parade, we each build our ultimate possession horror lineup featuring classics, hidden gems, nightmare fuel, and a few controversial picks. From The Exorcist and Evil Dead to When Evil Lurks, Talk To Me, Smile, The Conjuring, and even Ghostbusters… things get competitive fast. Who drafted the best team? Who reached too early? And which movie got completely robbed? Drop your favorite possession horror movies in the comments and tell us who won the draft. 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | Demon Seed | Today Griffey and Dandino blur the line between man and machine in Demon Seed. They discuss the films blend of technological and exploitative horror, the focus on man as the evil ghost in the machine, and Proteus's insane plan for the future of his AI mega brain. This movie rises above the explotative, trashy concept to become a real Messed Up thinker. Synopsis: A scientist creates Proteus--an organic super computer with artificial intelligence which becomes obsessed with human beings, and in particular the creator's wife. Starring: Julie Christie, Fritz Weaver, Gerrit Graham Directed by Donald Cammell Youtube: https://youtu.be/CM6Fb4VibJ0 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | Mortal Kombat II | It's New Movie Monday! Today, we find ourselves in a tournament of endurance as we fight our way through a conversation about a movie that is far more video game than film. Griffey, Heath and Sam conjure their special powers of bs to analyze the merits of Mortal Kombat II, how it compares to past iterations of the franchise, the lore it invokes from its arcade origins and ask why it was packaged as an R-rated ride instead of a movie aimed at kids. Synopsis: The fan favorite champions -- now joined by Johnny Cage himself -- are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Starring: Adeline Rudolph, Karl Urban, Martyn Ford Directed by Simon McQuoid 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | Messed Up Movie Draft: Found Footage | We're back with another horror movie draft and this one gets chaotic. In this episode of the Messed Up Movies Podcast, we're drafting the BEST found footage horror movies of all time. From classics like The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity to newer nightmares like Host, Deadstream, and Late Night with the Devil. Each of us builds our own lineup, but not every pick goes as planned. Who had the best draft? Let us know in the comments 👇 🎬 Draft Includes: The Blair Witch Project, Blair Witch, REC, Paranormal Activity, Host, Creep, Deadstream, V/H/S/94, Cloverfield, Hell House LLC, The Taking of Deborah Logan, Lake Mungo, Europa Report, Frogman, Unfriended, Late Night with the Devil 👍 Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications for more horror drafts and movie breakdowns. #HorrorMovies #FoundFootage #MovieDraft #BlairWitch #REC #ParanormalActivity #Cloverfield #HorrorPodcast #MessedUpMovies | — | ||||||
| 5/6/26 | Ringu 2 | Today Griffey and Dandino press play another haunted tape in Ringu 2. They discuss the film's interesting approach to sequel story telling changing many of the mechanics of it's predecessor, the introduction of science to battle Sadako, and the idea of the tape going "viral" as it enters our collective minds. While this movie goes on a very different journey than the original, it manages to deepen the lore and add new mechanics that make it a Messed Up gem. Synopsis: Reiko takes Yôichi into hiding when her son begins to display frightening powers. Meanwhile, Mai Takano and the authorities begin a desperate search for them, as the mysterious Ring curse spreads. Starring: Miki Nakatani, Hitomi Satô, Kyoko Fukada Directed by Hideo Nakata Youtube: https://youtu.be/NJJ0hZPcodo 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | Hokum | Today Griffey, Heath and Sam go deep into Irish folklore to study the haunted offerings of Hokum, the latest spookhouse horror from Oddity filmmaker Damien Mc Carthy. A mixed bag of story threads that never fully pay off, creepy objects that provide arresting imagery and one amazing sequence in a hotel room that could be one of the scariest scenes of the year. We're evaluating this one from every angle, so go see the movie and come join us for this first movie in a very Messed Up May! Synopsis: A horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. Starring: Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot and Florence Ordesh Directed by Damien Mc Carthy 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 | — | ||||||
| 5/1/26 | Messed Up Movie Draft: Zombies | In this episode of the Messed Up Movies Podcast, we put together our ultimate Zombie Movie Draft, picking four films each to build the strongest lineup possible. The conversation goes beyond just picking favorites; we get into what actually makes a great zombie movie. From slow, classic Romero-style horror to fast, chaotic modern outbreaks, each pick reflects a different take on the genre. We debate: Classic vs modern zombie films Fast zombies vs slow zombies Style vs substance in zombie storytelling Which movies still hold up today And which picks might have been a reach… Each of us drafted from a mix of iconic and underrated films, including: Night of the Living Dead (1968 & 1990) Train to Busan 28 Days Later Dawn of the Dead (2004) REC Zombieland World War Z and more Let us know in the comments — who won the draft? 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 | — | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | The Last Voyage of the Demeter | Today Griffey and Dandino take a doomed boat ride on The Last Voyage of the Demeter. We discuss the films retelling of one of Dracula's most famous nautical chapters, the new take on the vampric monster in the heart of the ship, and the film's go for the throat apporach to terror. This is a wet and wild Messed Up ride. Synopsis: A crew sailing from Varna (Bulgaria) by the Black Sea to England find that they are carrying very dangerous cargo. Starring: Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham, David Dastmalchian Directed by André Øvredal Youtube: https://youtu.be/TqeqWaEhXZ4 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 | — | ||||||
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15 placements across 15 markets.