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The Cycle starts as a grim murder mystery and ends in monster mayhem. Is the payoff worth the wait? We review Shudder's new horror movie in this bonus October episode of Messed Up Movies.
When her father's body turns up at a horrific crime scene after he's been missing for 36 years, a daughter investigates the past he left behind. Coming out of Fantastic Fest with plenty of buzz, The Cycle had our attention. Keeping it was another story.
Griffey, Heath, and Sam debate the slow-burn investigation, comparisons to Se7en and True Detective, confusing clues, and the practical creature effects that send the final act into overdrive. Does that change of direction make the movie, or highlight what was missing all along?
⚠️ Full spoilers ahead, including the creature reveal and ending. Watch The Cycle on Shudder before listening if you want to preserve the surprise.
What did you think of The Cycle? Did the ending win you over? Let us know in the comments.
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DC's Clayface delivers gruesome transformations, practical effects, and a tragic Batman villain origin story. But does it work as a horror movie? This week on New Movie Monday, our Clayface review splits the crew between a surprisingly enthusiastic recommendation and serious frustration.
Griffey, Heath, Sam, and Nick dig into the film's R-rated body horror, its grimy vision of Gotham, and the influence of David Cronenberg's The Fly. We debate whether Matt Hagen's transformation delivers the emotional punch it needs, how the romance affects the pacing, and whether Clayface succeeds as a standalone horror story.
Plus: the airplane bathroom scene that had us squirming, the grotesque effects that won us over, and an ending that gives us plenty to argue about.
⚠️ Full spoilers for Clayface.
Did Clayface deliver the horror you wanted, or did the story hold it back? Share your review and rating in the comments.
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What happens when horror gets inside your head and refuses to leave?
This week on the Messed Up Movies Podcast, we're diving into the twisted world of PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR!
Griffey, Heath, Sam, and special guest Brodie go head-to-head, drafting four movies each to build the ultimate psychological horror lineup. .
From mind-bending mysteries and fractured realities to disturbing characters and movies that make you question everything, we're exploring the films that prove sometimes the scariest place is inside your own head.
With picks including American Psycho, Black Swan, Jacob's Ladder, Requiem for a Dream, Perfect Blue, and The Lighthouse, this draft has no shortage of psychological damage.
Expect questionable decisions, plenty of trash talk, some seriously disturbing movie recommendations, and a last-minute change to the draft board!
Who drafted the strongest lineup? Which psychological horror masterpiece did we leave off the board? Drop your winner and your biggest snub in the comments!
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Today Griffey and Dandino hop a Train to Busan. They discuss the movie's mega dose of emotional trauma that deepens the journey, how Griffey's preference for slow zombies stands up vs this movies nightmare horde, and the incredible cast of humans and evil business men fleshing out the this Messed Up banger. Grab your tissues and sing Aloha Oe with us as we get steamrolled. 
Synopsis: While a zombie virus breaks out in South Korea, passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan.
Starring: Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok
Directed by Yeon Sang-Ho
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Whalefall delivers a brutal survival horror experience, but does its emotional story hit as hard? We review the bestselling book adaptation starring Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin on this week's New Movie Monday.
Griffey, Heath and producer Nick discuss the claustrophobic underwater sequences, gruesome body horror and father-son conflict at the center of Whalefall.
The terror inside the whale gets a strong reaction from all three of us. The family drama and ending are another story. We debate Josh Brolin's intimidating performance, whether the film earns its emotional resolution, and how its most harrowing moments sit alongside its more sentimental ones.
Full spoilers throughout, including the ending and discussion of the book.
Did Whalefall work for you? If you've read the book, how did the adaptation compare? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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