Welcome back to the Messed Up Movies Podcast! This week on New Movie Monday, we dove into Red Rooms, a French-Canadian thriller that electrified Fantastic Fest and is now making waves among thriller and true crime enthusiasts. Directed by Pascal Plante, this cerebral and shocking film is as dark as its subject matter, pulling no punches in its exploration of humanity’s obsession with the macabre.

What We Loved About Red Rooms
From the opening moments, Red Rooms sets an intense tone. The film begins with a courtroom drama unlike any other, where the audience is pulled into the trial of a man accused of heinous crimes tied to the dark web. The way Plante uses long, drifting camera shots to shift focus between the prosecution, the jury, and the defendant in his glass enclosure is both hypnotic and unnerving.
As hosts Griff and Alex discussed on the pod, Red Rooms defies the typical "show, don't tell" mantra of filmmaking. Instead, the movie uses sharp dialogue and haunting visuals to immerse viewers in its unsettling atmosphere. The courtroom monologues, paired with subtle but impactful camerawork, transform static scenes into something cinematic and unforgettable.
Kelly-Anne: A Character Study in Darkness
The heart of Red Rooms lies in its enigmatic protagonist, Kelly-Anne. Played brilliantly by Juliette Gariepy, Kelly-Anne is a model, poker player, and dark web aficionado whose icy exterior hides a storm of inner turmoil. Her obsession with the trial and her increasingly erratic behavior offer a chilling look into the psyche of someone drawn to chaos.
As we discussed on the pod, Kelly-Anne’s interactions with Clementine—a fellow trial attendee and true crime enthusiast—highlight the stark contrast between curiosity and compulsion. While Clementine is naively optimistic about the defendant’s innocence, Kelly-Anne is laser-focused on the crime’s gruesome details, consumed by her desire to uncover the truth—or perhaps something darker.
The Most Messed Up Moment
If there’s one scene that epitomizes the film’s intensity, it’s Kelly-Anne’s transformation in the courtroom. In a moment that left us shouting at the screen, she dons the uniform of a victim, complete with dyed hair and braces, to gain the attention of the accused. It’s a shocking, gut-wrenching display of her descent into obsession and an unforgettable visual metaphor for her fractured psyche.
Why Red Rooms Is a Must-Watch
Red Rooms isn’t just a thriller—it’s a commentary on society’s obsession with true crime, the dark web, and our fascination with evil. The film raises unsettling questions about voyeurism, morality, and identity, making it a gripping watch for anyone who enjoys films that push boundaries.

Catch Red Rooms on Shudder
For those who missed its festival debut, Red Rooms is now streaming on Shudder. Trust us when we say it’s a film you don’t want to miss.
Final Thoughts
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