The Gorgon

Today we avert our gaze from The Gorgon. We discuss the power shift between good guy Christopher Lee and villian Peter Cushing, the use of unrequited romance to generate monstrous behavior, and what becomes of all who gaze upon this ancient beast. Join us for our final installment of this years Halloween Marathon! Synopsis: In the early twentieth century, a Gorgon takes human form and terrorizes a small European village by turning its citizens to stone. Starring: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Richard Pasco Directed by Terence Fisher 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

Today we return to the Amazon just to turn around and head to...Florida in Revenge of the Creature. We discuss the change in setting and what it adds/takes away from the mystic of the Creature from the Black Lagoon, seeing the Creature monetized and exploited in a Seaworld like resort and baby Clint Eastwood. Join us for this Messed Up fish out of water story.  Synopsis: Men capture the Creature from the Black Lagoon and make him an aquarium attraction, from which he escapes. Starring: John Agar, Lori Nelson, John Bromfield Directed by Jack Arnold 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

Today we grapple with the beast of our past in The Curse of the Werewolf. We discuss the film's gross origin of the wolf curse, Oliver Reed's steamy werewolf perfomance, and what this version of the werewolf curse is trying to say about our inner monster.  Synopsis: In eighteenth-century Spain, an adopted boy becomes a werewolf and terrorizes the inhabitants of his town. Starring: Oliver Reed, Yvonne Romain, Clifford Evans Directed by Terence Fisher 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  

Today on this New Movie Monday we look a bit too deep into a murderous monster in The Man With the Black Umbrella. We discuss the films use of found footage devices to create constant dread and big time scares, the mythology of Mr. Mourning, and the films extertly laid out mystery. This is soon to be a Messed Up Classic, so jump on the bandwagon early! Synopsis: On January 8th, 2015, a man with a black umbrella broke into 818 Hilltop drive at 3:38 a.m., committing a double murder. The investigation that ensued proved that some murders shouldn't be solved. Starring: Carey Bibb, Robert Bigley, James Herbert Directed by Ricky Umberger Youtube: https://youtu.be/NWdAKPvxJoA 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  

Today we unleash our inner beast in The Wolfman. We discuss Lon Chaney Jr's iconic tormented turn as Larry Talbot, the rules of the werewolf curse, and the incredible early werewolf transformation effects.  Synopsis: Upon his return to his father's estate, aristocrat Larry Talbot meets a beautiful woman, attends a mystical carnival and uncovers a horrifying curse. Starring: Claude Rains, Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney Jr.  Directed by George Waggner 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  

Today get in touch with our murderous feminine side in Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde. We discuss the films amazing effects having actor and actress share the same body, the odd thirst of all the men in this film, and the use of Jack the Ripper aesthetics to bolster the film.  Synopsis: A Victorian scientist tests a serum that transforms him into a lascivious murderess. Starring: Ralph Bates, Martine Beswick, Gerald Sim Directed by Roy Ward Baker 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

Today we unleash our worst behavior as we become The Invisible Man. We discuss how this monster is the most evil of all the Universal Monster, the mind blowing special effects, and what lies inside of all of us if we could be free of the eyes of others. This movie is Messed Up in ways that audiences hadn't seen at the time, and it still is just as effective today.  Synopsis: A scientist finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing so, he becomes murderously insane. Starring: Claude Rains, Gloria Stuart, William Harrigan Written by H.G. Wells, R.C. Sherriff, Preston Sturges Director James Whale 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  

On this New Movie Monday we grapple the Grabber again in Black Phone 2. We cut into the movies Nightmare on Elm Street style horror, Ethan Hawkes new ice skating take on Demon Grabber, and the rules of these spirits. This is a lot of movie to mostly mixed results. Pick up the phone for this new Messed Up Movie and let us know what you thought. Synopsis: As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, his sister begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake. Starring: Mason Thames, Ethan Hawke, Madeleine McGraw Directed by Scott Derrickson YouTube: https://youtu.be/D9TmfmG-AcA?si=epzDntCpHBfncPnO 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  

Today Griffey, Heath, Sophia and Sam venture into some of the most insane Haunted Houses in cinematic history. We discuss what elements make the greatest haunted house films so iconic. From found footage, to a surreal hotel, a space ship and even the internet, we cover all manner of places and locations that can haunt unsuspecting visitors.  Let us know whose list you think wins this heated battle. Which festival would win your money? Let us know in the comments wherever you find the Podcast.  Youtube: https://youtu.be/NOgR9UetaU8 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

Today we unleash and ancient killer force in The Mummy. We discuss the more revenge focused tomb raiding story line, the value of having a giant Christopher Lee murder Mummy, and how the technicolor Hammer aesthetic made the Egypt flashbacks more fun than it's predecessor. This Messed Up monster roams eternal, if you don't listen and share the pod he may shamble towards you!  Synopsis: In 1895, British archaeologists find and open the tomb of Egyptian Princess Ananka with nefarious consequences. Starring: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Yvonne Furneaux Directed by Terence Fisher Youtube: https://youtu.be/TZNAibM5_3w 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