Today we are joined by our friend Dooley to attend a nightmare prom in The Loved Ones. We discuss the films deprave highschool dance scenes, the use of the horror of highschool to make this insane flick more relatable, and the layers of the sinister Lola. I remember being scared of school dances, but nothing like this Messed Up jam. Synopsis: When Brent turns down his classmate Lola's invitation to the prom, she concocts a wildly violent plan for revenge. Starring: Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, John Brumpton Directed by Sean Byrne Youtube: https://youtu.be/cW4j9FRBScQ Check Out and Support Dooley's flick Terms & Conditions: Instagram: @captaindooley @terms.n.cons.film Support the Short on Seed and Spark: https://tinyurl.com/297wytp8 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
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Bugonia
Today on New Movie Monday we are falling into the rabbit hole with Bugonia. We discuss the film's disturbing vison of today's world, the movies insane narrative journey, and what we think was really happening with the ending of this film. This movie may capture the existental dread of the current moment in history better than any movie we've seen. Join us for this Messed Up gem. Synopsis: Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth. Starring: Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Emma Stone, Alicia Silverstone, Stavros Halkias Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos Youtube: https://youtu.be/fAs920TyrEI 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
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The Platform
Today we climb and descend upon The Platform. We discuss the financial metaphor of the Vertical Self Management System, the ethical dillema's we the audience face one each floor of our journey, and the various cell mates along the way. This is an on the nose metaphor that punches us in the guts, making it a Messed Up must. Synopsis: In a prison where inmates are fed on a descending platform, those on the upper levels take more than their fair share while those below are left to starve on scraps and one man decides to change the system. Starring: Ivan Massague, Zorian Eguileor, Antonia San Juan Directed by Galder Gazelu-Urrutia 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
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Keeper
On this New Movie Monday we work through a long and messy realationship in Keeper. We unpack Osgood Perkins directing journey, the movies mixed metaphors, and the meanings behing the monsters that emerge throughout the tale. This Messed Up Movie offers a lot to chew on and debate about, so join us in the epic unraveling! Synopsis: A romantic anniversary trip to a secluded cabin turns sinister when a dark presence reveals itself, forcing a couple to confront the property's haunting past. Starring: Tatiana Maslany, Rossif Sutherland, Claire Friesen Directed by Osgood Perkins Youtube: https://youtu.be/AT0QcIhxreg 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
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Spirited Away
Today we cross the threshold into a buffet of magic in Spirited Away. We discuss the elements that make Studio Ghibli movies feel grander than just a film, the weaving of magic onto of our everday realities, and our favorite characters in the bath house of madness. This is a moving tale, but don't be fooled, it's definitely a Messed Up Movie. Synopsis: During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts. Starring: Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki Directed by Hayao Miyazaki 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
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