Scary Spirits Podcast

Join Karen and Greg in a captivating podcast episode as they celebrate the birthday of Mary Shelley. Delve into their insightful analysis of the 1994 cinematic masterpiece, “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein”. As they dissect the film’s nuances, you’ll also discover a delectable cocktail named the “Drunkenstein” that they enjoy while discussing the movie. Tune in to gain a deeper appreciation for both the iconic author and this cinematic gem. The recipe that Karen found on the Bradford Area Public Library Facebook page is below.

Drunkenstein Recipe

• 1 oz melon liqueur
• 1 oz tequila
• club soda

Instructions:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Add 1 oz melon liqueur.
3. Add 1 oz tequila.
4. Stir
5. Top with club soda
6. Enjoy

A Brief Synopsis: As Viktor Frankenstein is dying he shares a tale of gruesome terror with a sea captain. Viktor, using previous experiments by a brilliant scientist, was able to bring a creature assembled from body parts back to life. Once he realized how destructive his experiments had become, he abandoned the creature and tried to live a normal life with his fiance. The lonely creature seeks out Viktor and demands one of two things: a bride or revenge.

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

• Who is credited as discovering the North Pole?
• Exactly how cold does it get at the North Pole?
• What is cholera and how is it contracted?
• Dr. Karen tells us all about amniotic fluid.
• Karen tells us approximately how many films featuring the character Frankenstein have been made.
• Greg makes a “Destiny Child” reference.
• Thomas Edison’s first film is discussed.
• Karen gives us a lot of facts about Mary Shelley.

Our rating of the film:

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

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In this podcast episode, we commemorate Tim Burton’s 65th birthday by delving into his iconic 1999 film “Sleepy Hollow.” Join hosts Karen & Greg as they engage in a captivating analysis of the movie, exploring its themes, visuals, and cinematic brilliance. As the conversation unfolds, they also share their delightful experience sipping on a specially crafted “Headless Horseman Cocktail“, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the discussion. Tune in to celebrate Burton’s legacy and the enchanting world of “Sleepy Hollow” with us. Greg found the recipe below for “Headless Horseman Cocktail” on the Secret of the Booze YouTube Channel.

Headless Horseman Cocktail
• 2 oz pumpkin beer
• 2 oz creme de cacao
• 2 oz coffee liqueur
• 1 oz vodka
• moonshine

Instructions:

1. Add creme de cacao, Kahlua, and vodka to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously.
2. Strain over ice into a tall glass.
3. Pour pumpkin beer into a shot glass.
4. Layer Bacardi 151 on top of the shot glass.
5. Place the shot on top of the glass.
6. Light it on fire.

A Brief Synopsis: Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of three people; the culprit is legendary apparition The Headless Horseman.

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

• Karen gives us some facts about Sleepy Hollow, New York.
• Did you know that Ichabod Crane was a real person?
• Greg works in a Judas Priest reference.
• Karen makes a reference to the TV musical group “The Monkees”.
• Our hosts both make several references to Batman.

Our rating of the film:

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

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Discover the ultimate review of “The Last Voyage of the Demeter” movie from Universal Pictures with Karen and Greg. Explore the captivating retelling of Dracula’s journey from Carpathia to London as chronicled in Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”. Tune in to this insightful podcast episode for an in-depth analysis of the film and its connection to the iconic Captain’s Log narrative.

Links to pages referenced in this episode include:

• Box office information from Bloody Disgusting.
• Rotten Tomatoes score.
• Rating from IMDB.
• Review from rogerebert.com.
• Review from The New York Times.

Our rating of the film:

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

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Celebrating what would have been the 134th birthday of Alfred Hitchcock on August 19th, Karen has chosen the 1963 masterpiece “The Birds”, featuring the brilliant performances of Tippi Hedren and Rod Taylor. Join Karen and Greg as they engage in an insightful discussion about the film. Enhance your experience by joining them in sipping on a cocktail named “The Crow“. Delve into the world of suspense and intrigue with our special birthday homage to the legendary Alfred Hitchcock. Karen found the recipe below for “The Crow” at mrbostondrinks.com.

The Crow
• 2/3 whiskey
• 1/3 lemon juice
• 1 dash grenadine

Instructions:

1. Shake well in cracked ice and strain into 3 oz. cocktail glass.
2. Serve in a cocktail glass.

A Brief Synopsis: Melanie Daniels meets Mitch Brenner in a San Francisco pet store and decides to follow him home. She brings with her the gift of two love birds and they strike up a romance. One day birds start attacking children at Mitch’s sisters party. A huge assault starts on the town by attacking birds.

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

• Karen gives us some information on the legendary costume designer Edith Head.
• Did you know that the film was based on a short story by Daphne du Maurier?
• Karen tells us all about myna birds.
• Karen, who once lived in California, gives us some background on Bodego Bay.
• Greg works in a reference to Taylor Swift.
• Why are a group of crows called a “murder”?
• Both of our hosts make references to the classic cartoon “Scooby Doo, Where are You?”.
• Do you know how many different species of birds there are?
• Exactly how much is an Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe worth?
• Greg tells us the names of 2 Alfred Hitchcock’s Sealyham Terriers that appear in the film.

Our rating of the film:

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

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All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page.

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Celebrating the 65th birthday of Bruce Dickinson on August 7th, Greg has chosen the 2008 film, “Crowley” (aka “The Chemical Wedding”) which is based on a screenplay by Mr. Dickinson for our viewing enjoyment this week. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a cocktail called the “Absinthe Frappè”. The recipe that Greg found on moodymixologist.com is below.

Absinthe Frappè Cocktail Recipe

• 1 1/2 oz absinthe
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• mint, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add absinthe and simple syrup to cocktail shaker and fill 3/4 with ice.
2. Shake until chilled, about 12 seconds. Strain into a double rocks glass or julep cup filled with crushed ice.
3. Stir, top with more crushed ice, then garnish with a sprig of mint.

A Brief Synopsis: More than 60 years after his death, the demonic life and works of British occultist Aleister Crowley has continued to capture the darkest imaginations. In this thriller, a virtual reality experiment gone wrong sends the soul of the infamous madman into the body of a shy university professor.

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

• Our hosts discuss the lyrics to the Ozzy Osbourne song “Mr. Crowley” written by Bob Daisley.
• Karen gives us information about “virgin births”.
• We learn a little about Trinity College at the University of Cambridge.
• Do you know what “stigmata” is
• Karen teaches us about the “Uncertainty Principle”.
• Joseph of Arimathea is discussed.
• Greg learns the name of a new demon: Choronzon.
• Karen, being a wealth of knowledge, also teaches us about “Schrödinger’s cat”.

Our rating of the film:

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

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Celebrating its original release in the UK in August, Karen has chosen the 1975 film, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” for our viewing enjoyment this week. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a cocktail called the “Time Warp”. The recipe that Karen found on food.com is below.

Time Warp Cocktail Recipe

• 2/3 oz Midori melon liqueur
• 1/2 oz Malibu rum
• 1/2 oz pineapple juice
• 1/4 oz blue curacao
• 1/4 oz raspberry cordial
• 2 cherries
• cracked ice

Instructions:

1. Shake Midori, Malibu rum, pineapple juice and ice then strain into a 5oz cocktail or martini glass.
2. Add raspberry cordial and blue curacao, garnish with cherry(ies) and serve.
3. Enjoy!

A Brief Synopsis: In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”

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

• Karen gives us the list of “official” props that you should take to the movie theater with you.
• We learn a little about the “Cleveland Plain Dealer” newspaper.
• Do you know what date Richard Nixon resigned the Presidency?
• We learn the dance steps to the “Time Warp”.
• Karen tells us about a dance called “The Madison”.
• Our hosts discuss Charles Atlas.
• Greg is able to drop in KISS, Winger and Dokken references!
• We learn the definition of the word “emotion”.

Our rating of the film:

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

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Celebrating the birthdays of Mary and Madeleine Collinson on July 22nd, Greg has chosen the 1971 Hammer film, “Twins of Evil” for our viewing pleasure this week. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a “Twin Sisters shot“. The recipe that Greg found on cocktailbuilder.com is below.

Twin Sisters Shot Recipe

• 1/2 oz light rum
• 1/2 oz spiced rum
• 1 dash of Coca-Cola (or cola)
• 1 dash of Rose’s lime juice (or lime juice)

Instructions:

1. Shake with ice and strain into shot glass.

A Brief Synopsis: Set during the 17th century in Styria, identical twin sisters Maria and Frieda Gelhorn move from Venice to Karnstein in Central Europe to live with their uncle Gustav Weil after becoming recently orphaned. Weil is a stern Puritan and leader of the fanatical witch-hunting ‘Brotherhood’.

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

• Where is Styria? Is it a real place?
• Is it true that Puritans always wore black?
• What exactly did Puritans believe?
• When was the last official witch burning?
• Greg references Jimmy Fallon.
• This film is part three of the “Karnstein Trilogy”.

Our rating of the film:

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

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Continuing her 4th of July theme this month, Karen has chosen the 1972 cinematic classic “Frogs” starring a young Sam Elliott for our viewing enjoyment this week. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a “Fancy Frog” cocktail. The recipe that Karen found on adultbar.com.au is below.

Fancy Frog Cocktail Recipe

• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz orange liqueur
• 1/3 oz sugar syrup
• 1/3 oz bitters

Instructions:

1. Fill glass with ice to chill.
2. Add ice to shaker.
3. Add all ingredients to shaker.
4. Shake well.
5. Strain into glass over ice.
6. Tasty.

A Brief Synopsis: Unsurprisingly, grumpy Southern chemical baron Jason Crockett is not terribly concerned with the environment. When Pickett Smith, a wildlife photographer in the area, stumbles upon the snakebitten corpse of Crockett’s gardener, who was sent out to spray pesticide, he knows something is amiss. Smith attempts to warn Crockett and his family to postpone their Fourth of July celebrations as local animals begin behaving strangely, but Crockett stubbornly refuses.

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

• What was that yellow outfit that Joan Van Ark was wearing?
• Greg makes a rare Bruce Springsteen reference.
• What is the world’s largest species of frog?
• Karen gives some facts about Irish Setters.
• Karen makes a reference to the 1960’s sitcom “Bewitched”.
• How fast can an alligator run on land? What about swimming in the water?
• We learn that Greg does not like snakes.
• Greg does his Sam Elliott impression.
• Karen teaches us about Spanish Moss.

Our rating of the film:

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

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Looking for an expert review of “Heir of the Witch” from Pasha Entertainment? Our hosts share their experience and honest opinions about the film that will be available for streaming on August 4, 2023. From their favorite scenes to their biggest critiques, they share their candid opinions on the movie that was provided to them by the production company. Don’t miss out on this exciting episode!

Our rating of the film:

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

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We have partnered with Paramount Home Entertainment’s marketing firm to promote the physical release of the 2023 film, “The Black Demon.” They have generously offered us 3 physical copies of the film for an exciting giveaway. Read on to discover how you can snag your very own copy of this thrilling release!

A Brief Synopsis:

Now on digital and DVD, Josh Lucas stars in the heart-pounding action thriller, THE BLACK DEMON. An idyllic family vacation turns into a fight for survival when they encounter a ferocious megalodon shark that will stop at nothing to protect its territory. Watch THE BLACK DEMON today for the ultimate battle between humans and nature. Rated R. From Paramount Pictures.

How to Enter:

1. Send an email to [email protected].
2. Enter “The Black Demon” in the subject line.
3. Include your name in the body of the email.
4. On Sunday, August 20th, we will randomly select three winners.
5. If you are chosen, we will contact you via email to obtain your mailing address.
6. Once we have received your address, we will promptly send you one physical copy of the film.

Don’t delay, send in your entry today!

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