Cue the Chaos: With Greg

Greg breaks down Bill Skarsgård’s brooding, romantic take on Dracula, praising its old-world style, restrained violence, and unnerving tension. The episode highlights the film’s fresh spin on the classic myth, strong performances, and a third act that delivers. Listen as Greg debates rooting for Dracula’s success, teases the movie’s surprising twists, and urges you to see it for yourself — then subscribe, review, and join the chaos.

Greg reviews Mercy, a tense near-future thriller starring Chris Pratt as a man forced to prove his innocence in an AI-run trial with only 90 minutes to avoid execution. The film is largely set in one room as he scrambles to use technology and available evidence to unravel what really happened to his wife. Along the way the movie explores family divisions, secrets about the victim, and the chilling implications of replacing human judgment with machine decisions. It’s a gripping, emotional ride that raises uncomfortable questions about the future of justice.

Greg reviews The Housemaid's Secret, the second book in Freda McFadden's Housemaids trilogy, following Millie as she helps women escape abusive marriages while trying to rebuild her life after Enzo's departure. Hired by the Garricks, Millie uncovers Wendy locked away and a dark twist: Wendy becomes the real threat and even tries to frame Millie. Millie and Enzo reunite to rescue Wendy, but the suspenseful twists leave lives in ruins and set up the final book.

Greg tears into Night Patrol starring Justin Long and CM Punk, breaking down the shaky camerawork, thin story, and unconvincing vampire twist. He explains the plot about a cop who joins a prestigious night patrol only to discover its dark family secrets and a disappointing vampire reveal. Overall verdict: the film is a slog with weak performances and cheesy climaxes. Greg recommends skipping it, invites listener reactions, and signs off promising more chaos next week.

Greg dismantles Marty Supreme: a film about a table tennis prodigy (Timothée Chalamet) fighting to prove he’s somebody while navigating a con-artist family, a manipulative affair, and the chase for sponsorship and a world title. He praises the movie’s setup and first half but calls the second half a collapse — boring chemistry, unlikeable characters, and a meandering finale. Short verdict: mixed bag, not worth the trip to the theater.

Greg tears into Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians with a fan’s love and a critic’s edge. He praises the show’s faithfulness to Rick Riordan’s books, strong casting, and faithful adaptations of the first two novels while calling out tense character moments and surprises that stick to the source material. Short, candid, and full of enthusiasm, this episode breaks down seasons one and two (The Lightning Thief and The Sea of Monsters), highlights standout performances, and leaves listeners excited for season three.

Greg tears into It: Welcome to Derry, a prequel season centered on the Black Spot that expands Stephen King’s mythology while building terrifying momentum before Pennywise appears. The season follows a daughter with disturbing visions who fights to clear her father’s name as disappearances and a town-wide conspiracy grow darker, and the show delivers grimmer, more unrestrained horrors than the films. Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise, the final episodes provide a jaw-dropping showdown and a cliffhanger that sets up a tense next chapter.

Greg tears into The Housemaid movie in this episode of Cue the Chaos, comparing it to the book while calling out key changes: Enzo's reduced role, the movie’s new final confrontation, and the shifting power dynamics between Millie, Nina, and Andrew. He praises the actors’ performances and explains why the film’s ending satisfied him more than the novel did. Short, candid, and spoiler-aware, this episode breaks down plot differences, character motives, and whether the movie stands on its own — plus Greg’s verdict on why it’s worth both a watch and a read.

Greg from Cure the Chaos delivers an unfiltered, passionate breakdown of Netflix’s Stranger Things, covering all five seasons—from Will’s disappearance and Eleven’s arrival to the rise of Vecna/Henry and the final battle with the Upside Down. He examines key character arcs (Hopper, Joyce, Steve, Max, Will and the kids), major set pieces and sacrifices, and explains why the emotional ending lands. Whether you’re new to the show or returning, this episode makes a strong case to binge the series or give it another shot.

Greg rips into Avatar: Fire and Ash, praising James Cameron's breathtaking visuals while calling out a predictable, undercooked story about grief and family tension. This episode dissects the Sully family's mourning, the menacing Fire People, and the film's missed emotional opportunities, all with Greg's trademark blunt humor.

Greg breaks down Freda McFadden’s The Housemaid: Millie, an ex-con living out of her car, lands a job with the wealthy Winchesters and is drawn into a web of manipulation, secrets, and a dangerous affair. As Nina’s behavior becomes increasingly calculated and Andrew’s true nature is revealed, loyalties shift, a shocking confrontation unfolds, and choices about redemption and survival change everything.

Greg reviews Angel Studios' animated film David, summarizing the Biblical story from David's anointing and rise as Saul's musician to his defeat of Goliath, time in hiding, and eventual coronation. He praises the visuals, animation, and voice acting, recommends the movie for families and kids, and notes the film underplays David's friendship with Jonathan.

On this episode of Cue the Chaos, Greg reviews Nicholas Sparks' Remain (with a twist from M. Night Shyamalan): a gripping story of grief, a mysterious woman at an abandoned B&B, and a haunted quest for truth. Greg praises the emotional depth and supernatural build-up but calls out a weak, unsatisfying ending that undercuts the momentum. Listen as he breaks down the characters, the eerie atmosphere, and why the finale left him frustrated—then decide if the book is worth your time.

Greg delivers a raw, unfiltered take on Five Nights at Freddy's 2, praising Josh Hutcherson and the film’s darker tone while exploring the siblings’ trauma and deeper series lore. He breaks down the vengeful spirit, the climactic animatronic showdown, and the open-ended conclusion that leaves room for a third installment.

A lively review of Something Rotten at a local dinner theater where Greg shares his experience volunteering, watching the show multiple times, and enjoying dinner. He breaks down the hilarious, historically inaccurate story about the Bottom brothers trying to outdo Shakespeare by creating a musical called "Omelette," highlights standout songs and performances, and praises the welcoming cast. Greg also teases an upcoming Mary Poppins review and encourages listeners to subscribe and join the chaos.

Host Greg celebrates the podcast's one-year anniversary and announces the show will move to two episodes a week, releasing on Mondays and Fridays. He reviews Wicked: For Good, praising the visuals, character arcs, and emotional finale while criticizing two added original songs and a few character choices, and ultimately recommends watching both films.

Greg delivers a raw, spoiler-filled review of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, covering the war college setting, Violet Sorrengail’s forced rise in the Rider quadrant, her dangerous bond with dragons, and the fierce, complicated relationships with marked riders like Xaden and Liam. He praises the series’ high-stakes action, emotional punches, and steamy moments, recommends the books to fantasy fans, and promises more reviews as he continues the series.

Greg tears into Zootopia 2, explaining why the sequel fails to live up to the original: flattened characters, a predictable villain, and wasted potential despite a few decent action beats and one touching moment between Judy and Nick. He calls the film a major disappointment, hopes for a stronger third installment, and invites listeners to subscribe and share their thoughts on the mess.

Greg tears into the remake of The Running Man, praising Glenn Powell and calling it a tense, violent dystopian thriller about a media-run government and a desperate father fighting to save his sick daughter. The episode breaks down the game-show-as-spectacle premise, the moral rot of a society that hunts its own citizens, standout action sequences, and the ambiguous, uprising-filled finale — a must-watch for fans of Stephen King–style dystopias.

Greg breaks down Now You See Me 3, a globe-trotting addition to the franchise that reunites the original magicians with three new recruits to stop a dangerous crime syndicate and recover a powerful diamond. The episode covers the film’s twists, character dynamics, shocking returns, and a heartbreaking loss, while praising its clever illusions and entertainment value for fans of magic and heist movies.

Greg reviews the movie Regretting You, calling it a powerful romantic coming-of-age drama that becomes a study in grief, betrayal, and family. He breaks down strong performances, the central tragedy, the affair reveal, and the daughter's emotional journey. Drawing on personal experience with loss, Greg highlights the film's honest portrayal of shame, guilt, and healing, and the importance of leaning on loved ones through grief.

Greg breaks down Shelby Oaks, praising its eerie marketing and spine-tingling true-crime setup about a missing sister and found footage tapes. He’s ultimately disappointed by the film’s late turn into culty, satanic tropes and an unsatisfying climax, recommending it only for a few good scares or as background noise.

Greg reviews the eighth and final book, Tower of Gold, where Rapunzel is cast as a conflicted antagonist allied with Rumpelstiltskin and King Midas. Finn, a desperate thief, tries to pull her back toward love and family as the dream world war escalates. As kingdoms unite against the Evil Queen’s nightmare invasion, fierce battles, heartbreaking sacrifices, and unexpected redemption lead to a bittersweet, hopeful ending.

Greg reviews Black Phone 2, a haunting sequel that shifts the focus to Gwen's prophetic dreams and explores Finn and his family’s traumatic past. Trapped at a snowbound summer camp, the characters uncover buried secrets and face the Grabber in a tense final showdown that blends nightmare imagery with emotional stakes. Greg praises the film’s cinematography, performances, and scares, recommends both films, and invites listeners to subscribe and share their thoughts.