Scary Spirits Podcast

Celebrating Jacqueline Bisset’s 80th: A Deep Dive into “The Mephisto Waltz“

Join us for a special episode dedicated to the iconic actress, Jacqueline Bisset. As she turns 80 on September 13th, we’re taking a cinematic journey back to 1971 with the enigmatic film, “The Mephisto Waltz.”

In this episode, Karen and Greg will dissect the film’s captivating storyline, explore Bisset’s powerful performance, and discuss the chilling themes that have made it a cult classic. To enhance the experience, we’ll also be crafting a themed cocktail called “The Pianist” inspired by the film’s intriguing atmosphere.

Don’t miss this in-depth exploration of a timeless masterpiece celebrating the talent of Jacqueline Bisset. Tune in now!

The Pianist Cocktail

• 1.67 oz London dry gin
• .35 oz simple syrup
• 1 oz cherry juice
• .5 oz lemon juice
• .5 oz blackcurrant
• .5 oz redcurrant
• .5 oz raspberry
• .4 oz blackberry
• .15 oz blueberry
• 7 oz ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Place 3 raspberries, 2 blackberries, and 1/2 a bar spoon of blueberries into a shaker.
2. Add 3 bar spoons of blackcurrant and muddle.
3. Pour in 0.5 oz of lemon juice, 0.35 oz of sugar syrup, 1 oz of cherry juice and 1.5 oz of gin.
4. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake.
5. Finely strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
6. Garnish with a sprig of redcurrant.

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A Brief Synopsis: A frustrated pianist himself, music journalist Myles Clarkson is thrilled to interview virtuoso Duncan Ely. Duncan, however, is terminally ill and not much interested in Myles until noticing that Myles’ hands are ideally suited for piano. Suddenly, he can’t get enough of his new friend, and Myles’ wife, Paula, becomes suspicious of Duncan’s intentions. Her suspicions grow when Duncan dies and Myles mysteriously becomes a virtuoso overnight.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

• Do you need special hands to be a good pianist?
• We learn about The Juilliard School in New York City.
• Dr. Karen tells us about leukemia.
• Mariachi bands are discussed.

Our rating of the film:

This movie was so bad that it took us 4 cocktails to get through it.

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Discover the Chilling World of Edgar Allan Poe at the “Speakeasy Spectacular”

Join us on this episode of Scary Spirits Reviews as we dive into the macabre and mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe. Our hosts, Karen and Greg, attended the exclusive “Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy,” a 21+ only event that brought Poe’s chilling tales to life.

Immerse yourself in a dark, speakeasy atmosphere as four of Poe’s most famous stories are retold and reimagined by expert historians. To complement the eerie storytelling, a talented mixologist crafted four unique cocktails inspired by each tale.

Tune in to hear Karen and Greg’s firsthand account of this experience and find out if this event is a must-visit for Poe fans.

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Night of the Demons: Celebrating Shannon Elizabeth’s 51st Birthday

Join us for a chilling episode as we dive into the 2009 horror film, Night of the Demons. To celebrate Shannon Elizabeth’s 51st birthday on September 7th, Greg has selected this iconic cult classic for our hosts, Karen and Greg, to review.

Get ready to be spooked as we discuss the film’s eerie atmosphere, memorable characters, and iconic demon-possessed performances. And to make the experience even more immersive, Karen and Greg will be sipping on a special “Night of the Demons” themed cocktail. Don’t miss this frightfully fun episode!

Night of the Demons Cocktail

• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 1 oz peach schnapps
• 1/2 oz blue curacao
• 1/2 oz pineapple juice

Instructions:

1. Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
2. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.

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A Brief Synopsis: A group of friends go to a Halloween party at a mansion which has dark history – the owner of the mansion hung herself over eighty years earlier, and six people disappeared from the mansion. The party however goes well until the police turn up and send everyone home. However when the friends try to go leave, they find their mobile phones don’t work and the mansion gates are mysteriously locked shut.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

• Karen tells us all about sepia tone.
• We get a history lesson about Bourbon Street in New Orleans, LA.
• The effects of prohibition and the 18th Amendment are discussed.

Our rating of the film:

This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.

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In this special episode, we dive into the enchanting world of Jim Henson’s “The Witches“. As we mark the 34th anniversary of its release on August 24th, our hosts take a deep dive into this classic film.

Tune in as Karen and Greg embark on a magical journey through the world of witches, discussing the film’s captivating story, memorable characters, and iconic visuals. To enhance the experience, we’ll also be crafting a “Formula 86” cocktail, a potion inspired by the film’s story.

Don’t miss this enchanting episode as we celebrate the enduring legacy of “The Witches” and discover why it remains a beloved favorite for audiences of all ages.

Formula 86 Cocktail

• 1 shot Jägermeister
• 1 shot peach schnapps
• 3 shots cran-grape juice
• 1/2 shot lemon juice
• 2 generous dashes orange bitters

Instructions:

1. If drinking straight up, freeze a martini glass ahead of time.
2. When ready, fill a cocktail shaker with ice and all of the ingredients.
3. Shake until completely chilled, and pour into your cold martini glass.

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A Brief Synopsis: While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, young Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch reveals a plan to turn all children into mice through a magical formula. When they find that Luke has overheard, the witches test the formula on him. Now, with the help of Helga and the hotel manager, Mr. Stringer, Luke the mouse must fight back against the witches.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

• Roald Dahl’s source novel is discussed.
• Dr. Karen tells us a little about diabetes.
• How easy is it to train mice?
• Karen tells us about the association between black cats and witches.

Our rating of the film:

This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.

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Gene Simmons 75th Birthday Tribute: A Deep Dive into “Trick or Treat”

Get ready to “Rock and Roll All Nite” with us as we celebrate the upcoming 75th birthday of legendary KISS bassist Gene Simmons! To honor this iconic musician, we’re taking a spooky detour into the 1986 horror-comedy film, “Trick or Treat.” Join Karen and Greg as they sip on “It’s Cold Gin Time Again” cocktails while dissecting the film’s iconic soundtrack, over-the-top performances, and enduring cult status. Don’t miss this special Gene Simmons birthday tribute!

It’s Cold Gin Time Again Cocktail

• 2 oz Kiss Cold Gin
• 1/2 oz Fiorente elderflower liqueur
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 1/2 oz blue curaçao
• soda water
• 5 blueberries

Instructions:

1. Rim a 14-oz highball glass with black sugar, add ice.
2. In a mixing tin, combine blueberries and lemon juice and muddle hard.
3. Add gin, simple syrup and elderflower liqueur and shake vigorously.
4. Strain into rimmed glass.
5. Top with soda water and blue curaçao.

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A Brief Synopsis: Horror comedy featuring rock gods Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne. A bullied ‘metal head’ obtains a mysterious demo record of a recently deceased hard rock star with startling consequences.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

• Do you know the life expectancy of a hamster?
• We get a history of the magazine “Hit Parader”.
• Karen tells us all about the history of the Twinkie snack cake.
• Why do North Carolina license plates say “First in Flight”?
• Karen tells us about her obsession with Shaun Cassidy.
• Greg had a similar obsession with Kristy McNichol.
• Of course, there are lots of references to heavy metal bands from the 80’s.

Our rating of the film:

This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.

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Gremlins (1984) – A Classic 80s Horror Comedy Deep Dive

Join Scary Spirits as we tackle a beloved 80s cult classic: Gremlins! In this special listener request episode, we’re celebrating long-time listener Courtney’s 40th birthday with a spooky, hilarious deep dive into the 1984 horror comedy. Can you believe it’s been 40 years since these mischievous creatures terrorized a small town? Hosts Karen and Greg will be sipping on “Gremlin” cocktails as they dissect the film, from Gizmo’s adorable charm to the chaotic mayhem that ensues. Don’t miss this nostalgic episode filled with 80s pop culture references, horror movie analysis, and plenty of laughs!

Gremlin Cocktail Recipe

• 6 oz of Crown Royal Canadian whisky (or whiskey)
• 3 oz of Rose’s lime juice (or Lime Juice)
• 2 cup of ice

Instructions:

1. Into a mason jar filled with cracked ice, pour 6 oz Canadian Whisky and 3 oz Sweetened lime juice.
2. Stir with a fork.

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A Brief Synopsis: A gadget salesman is looking for a special gift for his son and finds one at a store in Chinatown. The shopkeeper is reluctant to sell him the `mogwai’ but sells it to him with the warning to never expose him to bright light, water, or to feed him after midnight. All of this happens and the result is a gang of gremlins that decide to tear up the town on Christmas Eve.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

• The 1950 film “To Please a Lady” starring Clark Gable is discussed.
• Dr. Karen tells us the heartrates of several different mammals.
• We learn the history of the Christmas song “Do You Hear What I Hear?”.
• Karen and Greg discuss their memories of YMCA Camp, as well as the history of the YMCA.

Our rating of the film:

This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.

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Piranha: A 46th Anniversary Deep Dive and Cocktail Pairing

Join us for a thrilling episode as we celebrate the 46th anniversary of the cult classic horror film, Piranha. Released on August 3rd, this blood-thirsty creature feature has captivated audiences for decades. Hosts Karen and Greg dive headfirst into the waters of terror, dissecting the film scene by scene while sipping on the perfectly paired “Guy Fieri’s Piranha Bite” cocktail. Don’t miss this fin-tastic episode filled with horror, humor, and a splash of pop culture!

Guy Fieri’s Piranha Bite Recipe

• ice
• 3 oz coconut rum
• 3 oz blue curacao
• 3 oz vodka
• big splash pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup sweet and sour mix
• big splash lemon-lime soda
• lemon and lime slices, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Mix the ice, rum, curacao, vodka, pineapple juice, sweet and sour mix, lemon-lime soda in a large bowl or pitcher.
2. Stir and serve in glasses over more ice and garnish with lemon and lime slices

   Yield: 4 servings

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A Brief Synopsis: When thousands of military hybrid piranhas are accidentally released into a river that a children’s holiday camp uses, the race is on to get downstream before the flesh-eating fish do.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

• Karen tells us about the Australian Cattle Dog, also known as Blue Heelers.
• Of course we get lots of facts about piranhas.
• We revisit the chemical Rotenone.
• Karen works in a Judas Priest reference.

Our rating of the film:

This movie was so bad that it took us 4 cocktails to get through it.

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Love classic foreign films with a touch of horror? This week on the Scary Spirits podcast, Karen takes us on a chilling journey through French cinema with the 1960 cult classic “Eyes Without a Face” (Les Yeux sans visage).

Join Karen and Greg as they delve into this suspenseful film, unpacking its themes, historical context, and enduring impact on the horror genre. Plus, they’ll be whipping up a special “Pretty Woman” themed cocktail (because, why not?).

Looking for a unique and terrifying horror experience? Tune in for our review of “Eyes Without a Face” and get ready to be spooked!

Pretty Woman Cocktail Recipe

• 2 oz Maker’s Mark Bourbon
• 1 oz pomegranate juice
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• ginger beer

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice, except ginger beer.
2. Top off with ginger beer and enjoy!

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A Brief Synopsis: Dr. Génessier is riddled with guilt after an accident that he caused disfigures the face of his daughter, the once beautiful Christiane, who outsiders believe is dead. Dr. Génessier, along with accomplice and laboratory assistant Louise, kidnaps young women and brings them to the Génessier mansion. After rendering his victims unconscious, Dr. Génessier removes their faces and attempts to graft them on to Christiane’s.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

• We learn the history of the garage door opener.
• What organ has the highest rejection rate when being transplanted? Which has the lowest?
• When was the first partial face transplant successfully completed? When was the complete face transplant?
• We learn the value of several vintage Citroën automobiles.
• Greg makes several references to the Iron Maiden mascot “Eddie”.

Our rating of the film:

This movie was pretty good. It only took us 2 cocktails to get through it.

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Dive into Shark Week with Scary Spirits!

Calling all shark enthusiasts and horror fans! This week on Scary Spirits, Karen and Greg are celebrating Shark Week with a chilling review of the 2023 film, “The Black Demon.” Get ready to hear their thoughts on the movie while they sip on a terrifyingly tasty Megalodon Cocktail.

Looking for scares this Shark Week? Tune in as they dissect “The Black Demon” and discuss:

• Is the movie a fin-tastic feast or a total flop?
• Does it deliver the chills or just leave you feeling crabby?
• Will the Megalodon Cocktail quench your thirst for terror?

Join us for a fin-filled exploration of horror and the ocean’s most terrifying predator!

Megalodon Cocktail Recipe

• 1 oz white rum
• 1 oz blue curacao
• 1 oz peach schnapps
• 1 oz blackberry syrup
• 1 oz soda

Instructions:

1. Build all ingredients into iced highball glass.
2. Stir.
3. Garnish with shark fin ice cube.

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A Brief Synopsis: Oilman Paul Sturges’ idyllic family vacation turns into a living nightmare when they encounter a gigantic megalodon shark that will stop at nothing to protect its territory. Stranded and under constant attack, Paul and his family must somehow find a way to get back to shore alive before it strikes again.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

• striped marlin
• monocular
• Aztec rain god
• diving bell
• megalodon
• offshore oil rigs

Our rating of the film:

This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.

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Calling all fans of dark holiday comedies and chilling thrillers! Review of “Better Watch Out” (2016) with a “Home Alone” Cocktail

Feeling festive in July? This week, the Scary Spirits podcast hosts Karen and Greg dive into the 2016 horror-comedy film “Better Watch Out,” a perfect pick for those seeking a twisted take on the holiday season.

Fueled by a festive “Home Alone” cocktail, Karen throws some shade after Greg’s “Christmas in July” film pick last week. Will “Better Watch Out” leave them feeling holly jolly or send shivers down their spines? Tune in to find out!

Home Alone Cocktail Recipe

• 1.67 oz dry gin
• .75 oz simple syrup
• .5 oz lemon
• 4 oz ginger beer
• 2 oz cucumber
• 13 oz ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Fill a highball glass to the top with ice cubes.
2. Place 3 cucumber wheels into a shaker and muddle.
3. Pour in 0.5 oz of lemon juice, 0.75 oz of sugar syrup and 2 oz of gin.
4. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake.
5. Strain into the highball glass.
6. Top up with ginger beer and stir gently.
7. Garnish with three cucumber stripes.

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A Brief Synopsis: Ashley travels to the suburban home of the Lerners to babysit their 12-year-old son Luke during the holidays. She must soon defend herself and the young boy when unwelcome intruders announce their arrival.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

• Did you know that some states have laws regulating how old a child can be before they can be left at home alone?
• The differences between psychopaths and sociopaths are discussed.
• Greg makes a reference to the TV show Mythbusters.
• What is up with the doorknobs in Australia?

Our rating of the film:

This movie was pretty good. It only took us 2 cocktails to get through it.

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