Messed Up Movies

Misfit Parade

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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Friday · 1 hr 23 min
Most Messed Up Movies of the 90s
The 1990s gave us meta-slashers, satanic spaceships, exploding hookers, body-swapping action heroes, teenage witches and enough Nicolas Cage insanity to sustain an entire decade. Griffey, Heath, Sam, Sophia and Nick battle to assemble the ultimate team of messed up movies from the '90s. Scream, Event Horizon, Frankenhooker, The Silence of the Lambs, Fight Club, The Craft, Candyman, Face/Off, 12 Monkeys and Hocus Pocus are only the beginning. Was the '90s actually an underrated horror decade? Is Event Horizon secretly a Warhammer movie? Does Hocus Pocus belong beside Fight Club? And which combatant walks away with the strongest four-film lineup? Watch the episode, examine the evidence and tell us who won the draft in the comments. Subscribe to Misfit Parade for new episodes of the Messed Up Movies Podcast, original short films, convention panels and more gloriously unhinged movie nonsense. Support the show and help choose movies for future episodes by joining the Messed Up Movies Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Follow Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/ #MessedUpMovies #90sMovies #HorrorMovies
Thursday · 39 min
Jonathan Breck AKA "The Creeper" at Days of the Dead - Indianapolis
The original ending of Jeepers Creepers was supposed to continue far beyond the police station. At Days of the Dead Indianapolis, original Creeper actor Jonathan Breck and creature effects artist Brian Penikas reveal the massive 15-minute climax the production could not afford to film, including a battle atop the Creeper's truck and an oncoming train. They also share behind-the-scenes stories about: • The disturbing "puppet coach" sequence cut from Jeepers Creepers 2 • Why Jonathan Breck shaved his head before his audition • How the Creeper's face, body and weapons were designed • The real human tooth hidden inside one of his throwing stars • Why Justin Long was the first and last actor filmed in Creeper makeup • How Jaws and Alfred Hitchcock's Lifeboat influenced the first two films Recorded live at Days of the Dead Indianapolis and hosted by Griffey of Misfit Parade and the Messed Up Movies Podcast. Subscribe for more horror convention panels, filmmaker conversations and seriously messed up movie talk. Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod
Wednesday · 53 min
Rabbit Trap
Today Griffey and Dandino belly flop in to the fairy circle that is Rabbit Trap. They discuss the spell the film puts us under with sparse settings and poetic tradgedy, how to handle an odd pushy little kid and his rabbit offerings, and what the mossy fairy tale ending wants us to take away from the movie. Dev Patel always has a keen sense for interesting material and this is no exception. Join the pod in this art house sound scape. Synopsis: Married couple Daphne and Darcy Davenport are two musicians who moved from London to a cottage in Wales to complete their new album. By accident they record a mystical sound never heard before and gradually disconnect from reality. Starring: Dev Patel, Rosy McEwen, Jade Croot Directed by Bryn Chainey Youtube: https://youtu.be/kEnbBvugXqY Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod
Monday · 49 min
Exit 8
Today Griffey, Heath and Sam scour a scary subway tunnel for anomalies in Exit 8 now on Shudder. They discuss the rules of the film and how they keep the audience stuck in the narrative, how the journey could have used more clues as to the real world stakes of this journey, and which of the horrors the tunnel unfurls scared them to their core. Liminal space is all the rage in the horror community right now. While this film doesn't quite hit the MESSED UP heights of Backrooms, there are moments, if you look close that do. Synopsis: A man becomes increasingly desperate when he realizes he is trapped in a subway station, needing to complete a mission to get out. Starring: Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi, Naru Asanuma Directed by Genki Kawamura Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod
July 26 · 30 min
Felissa Rose and Dave Sheridan at Days of the Dead - Indianapolis
Felissa Rose and Dave Sheridan join Misfit Parade and the Messed Up Movies Podcast for a hilarious, candid conversation about Sleepaway Camp, Scary Movie, Ghostface, Joe Bob Briggs, and their decades inside the horror community. Dave reveals what it was like returning as Officer Doofy, why he insisted on playing Ghostface himself, how he performed the killer's voice live from beneath the mask, and the injuries and stunt work behind the physical comedy. Felissa discusses her love for the horror community, joining Joe Bob Briggs on The Last Drive-In, her upcoming projects, and her personal vision for the future of Sleepaway Camp, including a possible Aunt Martha prequel she would like to direct. They also discuss: • Working together on more than 45 movies • The chaos of improvising on low-budget horror sets • Felissa's upcoming projects with Danielle Harris and David Howard Thornton • Dave working with Glenn Danzig, Luke Wilson, and Nick Swardson • Their upcoming movie Haunted Hookers • Underrated films from their careers • What Scary Movie should parody next • Why Felissa refuses to stop trying to cast Dave in her movies Recorded live at Days of the Dead in Indianapolis. Subscribe to Misfit Parade for more horror convention panels, filmmaker conversations, original short films, and full video episodes of the Messed Up Movies Podcast. Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod
July 25 · 40 min
Heather Langenkamp at Days of the Dead - Indianapolis
Heather Langenkamp joins Misfit Parade and the Messed Up Movies Podcast for a candid conversation about the making and lasting legacy of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Heather shares why she never realized the original film would become a horror phenomenon, what it was like bringing Wes Craven's surreal nightmare sequences to life, and why Nancy Thompson continues to connect with audiences more than 40 years later. She also discusses: • Why Wes Craven brought the franchise back to Nancy • The deeper meaning behind Nancy's death in Dream Warriors • How closely Wes Craven's New Nightmare reflected her real life • Her thoughts on another generation taking over Elm Street • Working with Danielle Harris and Scout Taylor-Compton on Last Chance Motel • Why she considers "final girl" a limiting and potentially sexist label • The advice she would give her 18-year-old self Recorded live at Days of the Dead in Indianapolis. Subscribe to Misfit Parade for more horror convention panels, filmmaker conversations, short films, and full video episodes of the Messed Up Movies Podcast. Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod #HeatherLangenkamp #NightmareOnElmStreet #FreddyKrueger #WesCraven #HorrorMovies
July 24 · 1 hr 9 min
Messed Up Movie Draft: Shudder Originals
This year we are celebrating 10 years of our favorite streaming app - SHUDDER! That's why we are going back into battle to pick the 12 best original Shudder movies since launching in October 2026. Griffey, Heath and Team Sopha-Sam dive into horror's most unique catalogue to revisit new classics like Deadstream, Oddity, Late Night With the Devil and our personal favorite Glorious - written by frequent guest and friend of the show, Joshua Hull. Who came out with the best Shudder list? Which great films were left on the table? Which Shudder movie will you be watching tonight? Go to Instagram, follow @misfit-parade and let us know all your messed up opinions! Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod
July 23 · 46 min
Kane Hodder at Days of the Dead - Indianapolis
Kane Hodder has played many of horror's favorite monsters. From his definitive turn under the hockey mask as Jason Voorhees, to cult icon Victor Crowley, and even a cameo as a primary character from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. In this hilarious and revealing conversation with Misfit Parade's Josh Griffey and Sophia Spiegel at Days of the Dead in Indianapolis, Hodder opens up about getting the rug pulled on him before production on Freddy vs Jason, reprising the character for a video game, what stars like Brad Pitt and Charlize Theron taught him and his upcoming appearance in another beloved serial killer franchise - Dexter. Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod
July 22 · 56 min
The Wicker Man (2006)
Today Griffey and Dandino burn themselves before the remake of The Wicker Man. They discuss one of the most bizarre Nic Cage performances and castings...WHY WAS HE NOT LORD SUMMERISLE? Why did such an incredible playwright decide to sacrifice the soul of this classic film in his remake? Why is a quarter of this movie butt rock flashbacks? This remake is an unruly pit of venomous questions and headscratching misery. What kind of evil old gods would this film satisfy? Join the pod in pulling on each and every wicker thread. Synopsis: A sheriff investigating the disappearance of a young girl from a small island discovers there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, neo-pagan community. Starring: Nicolas Cage, Ellen Burstyn, Leelee Sobieski, Molly Parker Directed by Neil LaBute Youtube: https://youtu.be/f6fx7rH3_S4 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
July 21 · 42 min
The Soska Sisters at Days of the Dead - Indianapolis
Jen and Sylvia Soska are a Messed Up filmmaking duo that are not to be messed with! These twisted twin sisters splashed onto the indie filmmaking scene with their homage to American Psycho - American Mary - and have been on a mission to conquer Hollywood ever since. Their energy is infectious and their stories about their experience in Hollywood is unforgettable. They kicked off Days of the Dead in Indianapolis 2026 by telling Griffey how they went from background actors to remaking a Cronenberg classic and meeting their idols. Check out the Soska Sisters! http://twistedtwinsproductions.net/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod
July 20 · 52 min
The Odyssey
It's an EPIC New Movie Monday as we review one of Christopher Nolan's most Messed Up movies to date - The Odyssey! Griffey, Heath and Sam marvel at this massive, cinematic spectacle while licking their own battle wounds from Days of the Dead in Indianapolis. Sam is our Trojan Horse of knowledge as he schools us on the ways this epic update honors and belies Homer's original text, we celebrate the star-studded casting, navigate the many Messed Up moments we've never seen from Christopher Nolan before. Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Logline: After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way. Directed by: Christopher Nolan Starring: Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Himesh Patel, Mia Goth, John Leguizamo, Lupita Nyong'o, Logan Marshall-Green, Jon Bernthal, Elliot Page, Benny Safdie, Travis Scott
July 17 · 1 hr 45 min
Messed Up Movie Draft: Franchises
These are the most Messed Up institutions in horror cinema (don't ask us why Sophia drafted Austin Powers). BUT who assembled the best four franchises the movies have to offer? YOU tell us in the comments and on Instagram to pick a winner! One thing we know about Hollywood is that icons never die. In fact, we just learned this week that we are getting new movies in the Friday the 13th AND Nightmare on Elm Street cinematic universes. You'll find all the usual suspects popping up in this episode as well as some very out-of-the-box options. Griffey, Heath, Sam and Sophia go to battle! What did we miss? Tell us your ultimate list of Messed Up Movie Franchises! Youtube: https://youtu.be/MPNxfliopgw Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod
July 15 · 1 hr 1 min
Children of the Corn
Today Griffey and Dandino pray to He Who Walks Behind the Rows in Children of the Corn. They dig into the dirt of what this new/old God is doing with these children, they way that the fevor of these children for their new religion can rapidly turn them against each other, and what our adult couple protaganist help illuminate as they enter this corn fueled nightmare. Of all the MESSED UP Stephen King adapations this is a personal favorite of ours. Synopsis: A young couple is trapped in a remote town where a dangerous religious cult of children believes that everyone over age 18 must be killed. Starring: Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton, John Franklin, Courtney Gains Directed by Fritz Kiersch Youtube: https://youtu.be/0SBzC5773TA 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
July 13 · 1 hr 18 min
Evil Dead Burn
Here comes a fiery debate for New Movie Monday - does Evil Dead Burn play by the Evil Dead rules? This one starts hot as Griffey and Heath get heated over their love and disdain for the latest entry in the Evil Dead franchise. In this episode, we discuss what makes this version so devisive amongst fans of the series, what it might have gotten wrong about the Deadites, how it compares to prior entries, and what makes Evil Dead an enduring horror property. Want to join the conversation? Fire away in the comments and let us know what you think about Evil Dead Burns! Logline: After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws. As one by one they transform into deadites, she comes to discover that the vows she took in life - survive even in death Director: Sébastien Vanicek Starring: Souheila Yacoub, Luciane Buchanan, Hunter Doohan Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod
July 10 · 2 hr 2 min
Messed Up Movie Draft: Direct Sequels
There's ALWAYS more to the story, especially in horror. This is the genre that popularized sequels like no other - so which are the best? There's really one answer here and that's James Cameron's Aliens. But since that title has been drafted too many times it's off the board and we had to get creative! Luckily, there are still plenty of #2's that equal and even best the original. Combatants Griffey, Dandino, Heath and Sophia are back for battle. Who drafted the ultimate list of direct sequels? Does it include Scream 2 - the meta commentary on horror sequels? How about another Cameron classic Terminator 2? There's no-brainers like Evil Dead 2, Hellraiser 2 and Final Destination 2. Or perhaps you're into something more adventurous like the body-horror terror that is The Santa Clause 2. Whichever sequels you like best, we've got so many you should listen to this episode twice! Let us know who won this draft in the comments and visit our Instagram to vote on our poll. Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod
July 8 · 41 min
The Blood on Satan's Claw
Today Griffey and Alex unearth an explosive bout of witchcraft in The Blood on Satan's Claw. They discuss how the film uses the fear and embrace of witchcraft to rip through every aspect of this villages life, if any of the rituals are actually occult magic or just the sick result of paranoia, and Linda Hayden's power house performance as the menacing Angel Blake. This film is a perfect blend of the real world and spiritual on an isolated battlefield. We as audiences are left asking where would we stand if this Messed Up secret were unearthed in our village. Synopsis: After a landsman in 18th century England discovers a corpse covered in fur buried in a field, the town becomes infected by "the devil's skin," leading the local children to engage in demonic rituals and criminal behavior. Starring: Patrick Wymark, Linda Hayden, Barry Andrews, Michele Dotrice, Wendy Padbury Directed by Piers Haggard Youtube: https://youtu.be/zcbwbpOOBvg 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
July 6 · 48 min
Forbidden Fruits
Get in losers, let's go to the movies. We're saddling up and strutting our way through the Messed Up mall of Forbidden Fruits - the latest Shudder original that's part Mean Girls, part The Craft and part Mallrats? That last one is debatable, especially for high school Griffey. In this episode, Sam reveals his new approach to reviewing movies by going totally method and stepping into the mind of a teenage mall girl from Texas. Meanwhile, Griffey and Heath grapple with whether they are aging out of stories intended for Gen Z. By the way, were there supposed to be witches in this movie? Logline: At a mall store, Apple leads a secret witch cult with coworkers Cherry and Fig. New hire Pumpkin questions their sisterhood, forcing them to confront inner darkness or meet violent ends. Director: Meredith Alloway Starring: Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Victoria Pedretti, Alexandra Shipp, Gabrielle Union
July 3 · 1 hr 18 min
Messed Up Movie Draft: Blumhouse
Horror is as hot as ever and there's one company that's been at the center of its resurgence more than any other in the 21st Century. No, not A24. Sorry, fanboys and girls. We are of course talking about BLUMHOUSE! It all started in 2007 with an obscure found footage gem called Paranormal Activity. Since then, the house that Jason Blum built has become the go-to name for spooky cinema, franchise favorites and the latest blockbusters like Obsession and Backrooms. Griffey, Heath, Sam and special guest Hunter Griffey throw down for battle to see who's the real man of the Blumhouse! Who drafted the Most Messed Up Blumhouse movies? Let us know in the comments and visit our Instagram to vote on our poll. Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod
July 1 · 49 min
Witchfinder General
Today Griffey and Dandino begin to unearth Folk Horror gems this month. We start with what is undoubtedly one of the meanest jaunts into the genre ever in Witchfinder General. They discuss how unlike other Folk Horror this film simply shows men using superstitions to their own benefit, the genius of casting Vincent Price as the Witchfinder, and the nightmarish punishments these poor victims suffer. This is the a pillar of the MESSED UP unholy trinity of British Folk Horror you must see to believe. Synopsis: During the English Civil War, a young Roundhead seeks vengeance against a vicious witch-hunter and his henchman, who have terrorized the soldier's fiancée and wrongfully executed her uncle. Starring: Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy, Rupert Davies, Hilary Heath Directed by Michael Reeves Youtube: https://youtu.be/VtDByBWcg8U 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
June 30 · 1 hr 15 min
Festival Favorites with Nathan Sellers
On this special episode of the Messed Up Movies Podcast, friend and filmmaker Nathan Sellers returns to tell us about Short Fuse - an online short film showcase streaming FREE July 4th weekend. Nathan teamed up with Letterboxd, Vimeo and Crypt Tv to assemble the most messed up shorts that have traumatized audiences at festivals all over the world. Griffey, Heath, Sam and Nathan take this opportunity to celebrate some of their personal favorites they've seen along the festival circuits, including some of the amazing filmmakers we've met along the way. If you've ever been curious about the film festival experience, don't miss this conversation! Nathan is one of the very first friends the guys of Misfit Parade ever met at a festival and he's been a good friend ever since. To join the showcase go to www.shortfuse.online and enter the passcode which you can find on Thursday, July 2nd on Crypt TV's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crypttv/ OR follow Misfit Parade - we'll post it on all our accounts too.

Messed Up Movies

Most Messed Up Movies of the 90s

Jonathan Breck AKA "The Creeper" at Days of the Dead - Indianapolis

Rabbit Trap

Exit 8

Felissa Rose and Dave Sheridan at Days of the Dead - Indianapolis

Heather Langenkamp at Days of the Dead - Indianapolis

Messed Up Movie Draft: Shudder Originals

Kane Hodder at Days of the Dead - Indianapolis

The Wicker Man (2006)

The Soska Sisters at Days of the Dead - Indianapolis

The Odyssey

Messed Up Movie Draft: Franchises

Children of the Corn

Evil Dead Burn

Messed Up Movie Draft: Direct Sequels

The Blood on Satan's Claw

Forbidden Fruits

Messed Up Movie Draft: Blumhouse

Witchfinder General

Festival Favorites with Nathan Sellers