Thomas Middleditch (left) and Alexi Wasser in 'Messy.' Courtesy of Vertical Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment The sex comedy feature Messy is ready to mingle with theatergoers. Vertical has acquired Alexi Wasser's directorial feature debut for distribution in North America, in addition to the U.K. and Ireland, and will release it in theaters and via VOD on Oct. 31, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned.