Scary Spirits Podcast

This week upon the Scary Spirits Podcast, we tip our collective monocle to the April 19th birthday of the illustrious Ashley Judd by plunging headfirst into the jittery, nerve-scorching depths of William Friedkin’s 2007 psychological horror film, Bug.

Your ever-valiant hosts, Karen and Greg, conduct a spirited parlor discussion on paranoia, isolation, and the creeping terror that crawls beneath the skin, all while savoring a devilishly delightful, specially crafted “Magic 8 Ball” themed cocktail—a libation as mysterious and unpredictable as the film itself.

Expect sharp analysis, morbid merriment, and a dash of aristocratic unease as we examine Ashley Judd’s unforgettable performance and the nightmarish intensity that has made Bug a cult favorite among horror aficionados. Whether you seek psychological horror insights, classic film discussion, or simply a refined fright paired with a stiff drink, this episode promises an evening both bracing and beguiling.

So straighten your cravat, steady your nerves, and join us—for the spirits are restless, the cocktails are flowing, and Bug most certainly has not been exterminated.

Magic 8 Ball

• 1 part Cherry Coke
• 1 part Gold Schlager
• 1 part amaretto
• Amarena cherries & juices (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Combine ingredients in a mixing glass.
2. Pour over ice in a cocktail glass.
3. Garnish with an Amarena cherry.

   Source: jenron-designs.com

A Brief Synopsis: At a rundown desert motel, Agnes begins a tentative relationship with a newcomer named Peter. He has a strange charisma, one that offers fearful and unstable Agnes a flicker of hope. When Peter reveals that the military deliberately infected him with a bug and that he has tiny insects crawling under his skin, paranoia begins to envelop the desperate pair.

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

• Karen tells us all about psychic Jean Dixon. Greg is familiar with her horoscope work.
• Is it really bad luck to kill a cricket? Find out now!
• Beware of your smoke detectors! Apparently there are radioactive materials in them.

Our rating of the film:

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

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This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we draw back the velvet curtain to commemorate the U.S. release anniversary of Hammer Horror’s 1971 classic, Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde, released on April 15th. With scholarly precision and a suitably macabre twinkle, hosts Karen and Greg examine the film’s daring reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale—where science, repression, and identity intertwine in true Hammer fashion. Expect thoughtful discussion of the film’s performances, atmosphere, gender-bending shock, and its enduring place in the golden age of British horror cinema.

Naturally, such an elegant descent into madness demands refreshment. As the clock strikes midnight, our hosts raise a glass to the good doctor with a themed Brandy Old Fashioned cocktail, rich, refined, and just a touch dangerous—much like the film itself. If you are a devotee of Hammer Horror films, classic 1970s horror cinema, or simply relish intelligent conversation steeped in Gothic charm, then join us… because some experiments are far too fascinating to resist.

Listen now to Scary Spirits Podcast — where classic horror meets wickedly good spirits.

Brandy Old Fashioned

• 2 oz brandy
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 3 dashes aromatic bitters
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• Garnish: orange peel and brandied cherry

Instructions:

1. Add brandy, simple syrup, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters to a glass with ice and stir until well chilled.
2. Squeeze the orange peel over the glass and drop it in.
3. Garnish with a brandied cherry.

   Source: ohlq.com

A Brief Synopsis: Blackly comic variation on the classic tale, in which the good doctor, experimenting with ways to prolong life, tests the formula on himself and metamorphoses into a beautiful woman. His alter ego turns out to have a very nasty streak, killing prostitutes who, terrified of Jack the Ripper, believe they have nothing to fear from a woman.

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

• We learn about the original novella by Robert Louis Stevenson that inspired the film.
• The history of the White Chapel murders is discussed.
• Dr. Karen tells us all about the use of Lime in mass burials.
• Karen gives us stats about the murder rate of men.

Our rating of the film:

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

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Wow… this week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we’re sliding back into the jungle for a seriously wild celebration of the 1997 cult creature feature Anaconda—yeah, that Anaconda—which slithered into theaters on April 11, 1997, starring Jennifer Lopez and a whole lot of oversized snake energy. It’s one of those late‑’90s horror-adventure movies that just makes you lean back and go, “Wow… they really don’t make ’em like this anymore.”

Join Karen and Greg as they kick back, talk man‑eating serpents, jungle paranoia, and all the gloriously over-the-top moments that helped make Anaconda a staple of ’90s horror films. And because it’s Scary Spirits, they’re pairing the episode with a dangerously fun, themed “Blue Anaconda” cocktail that’s as bold and unforgettable as the movie itself. So grab a drink, hit play, and wrap yourself around this laid‑back, laugh-filled deep dive into one of the most memorable creature horror movies of the decade. Wow… trust us—you’re gonna want to listen.

Blue Anaconda

• 2/3 oz coconut rum
• 2/3 oz vanilla vodka
• 1 oz blue curaçao
• 1 oz milk/cream

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
2. Shake well until chilled.
3. Strain into a glass (typically a coupe or cocktail glass).

   Source: Common Man Cocktails

A Brief Synopsis: Filmmaker Terri Flores is traveling deep in the Amazon jungle looking for a forgotten tribe. Terri and her crew, which includes an anthropologist and a cameraman, come across Paul, who is stranded on the riverbank. He offers to help them find the tribe, but his secretive behavior puts everyone on edge. They realize too late that he’s using them to find a legendary anaconda that’s worth a fortune — if they can catch it.

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

• Naturally, we learn all about anacondas.
• Dr. Karen (the geography expert) tells us all about the Amazon River.
• Tragically, we hear about the Candiru catfish. We will never forget.
• Does dynamite detonate if it’s wet? tune in to find out.

Our rating of the film:

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

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This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we beckon you into the shadowed heart of modern Hammer Horror as we commemorate the recent U.S. release anniversary of the 2009 folk‑horror gem Wake Wood, unveiled stateside on March 25, 2011. A film steeped in ancient ritual, creeping dread, and the terrible cost of defying death, Wake Wood stands as a chilling reminder that some doors, once opened, can never be closed.

Join your devoted hosts, Karen and Greg, as they dissect this unsettling tale of grief and resurrection—exploring its ties to classic Hammer traditions, its atmospheric Irish setting, and the sinister folklore that pulses beneath every frame. Expect thoughtful analysis, reverent admiration, and a measured descent into the darker corners of the human soul.

To honor the film’s brooding Irish roots, the discussion is accompanied by a specially crafted themed cocktail: the Irish Wolfhound—bold, refined, and not to be underestimated.

So pour yourself a glass, draw the curtains tight, and prepare to walk willingly into the woods… for Scary Spirits invites you to confront the horror that waits beyond the firelight.

Irish Wolfhound

• 2 oz Irish whiskey
• 2 oz ginger beer
• 1 oz pink or ruby red grapefruit juice

Instructions:

1. Add the whiskey, ginger beer, and juice in a rocks glass.
2. Add ice to the glass.
3. Garnish each drink with grapefruit half slices.

   Source: whygoouttoeat.com

A Brief Synopsis: After a crazed dog kills their nine-year-old daughter, Patrick and his wife Louise decide to relocate. Moving to the remote town on Wake Wood, they stumble upon the locals enacting a terrifying ritual said to bring the dead back to life for three days. Desperate to see their daughter alive again, the couple strike a deal with town leader Arthur to be part of the ceremony, but how will they cope when the three days are up?

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

• Dr. Karen tells us all we need to know about Bovine Cesarean Sections.
• Greg gets schooled about wind turbines and electricity.

Our rating of the film:

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

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What’s scarier than getting older? Realizing the party was never meant for you.

This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we celebrate Karen’s birthday the only way that feels right—by diving headfirst into the bizarre, chaotic, and wildly unpredictable 2004 cult horror film The Birthday, starring Corey Feldman. What begins as a simple birthday party spirals into something far stranger, funnier, and more uncomfortable than expected… and that’s exactly how we like it.

Join hosts Karen and Greg as they unpack this under‑seen cult classic, exploring its surreal tone, off‑kilter performances, and the creeping sense that something is very wrong beneath the frosting and balloons. It’s horror, it’s comedy, it’s confusion—and it’s a reminder that birthdays can be terrifying when the rules of reality quietly slip away.

To toast the occasion, the hosts sip on a specially crafted “Happy Birthday Martini,” because nothing pairs with existential dread quite like a well‑mixed cocktail.

If you love cult horror films, strange party movies, Corey Feldman performances, and a horror podcast that laughs nervously while staring into the abyss, this episode of Scary Spirits is your invitation.

Just remember… not everyone leaves the party the same way they arrived.

Happy Birthday Martini

• 1 tsp white sugar
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz pomegranate juice
• 2 oz vodka
• 3 ice cubes
• 2 strips lemon peel

Instructions:

1. Add sugar to a martini glass
2. Add lemon juice, pomegranate juice, and vodka. Stir well.
3. Add ice and garnish with lemon peel.

   Source: allrecipes.com

A Brief Synopsis: A man attends a bizarre birthday party at a fancy but sinister hotel.

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

• Dr. Karen tells us about the proper way to use antibiotics.
• The Birthday girl also tells us about the National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD.
• Songs by Toni Basil, The Knack and Lesley Gore are referenced.
• Dr. Karen also teaches us about what a stoma is.

Our rating of the film:

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

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Good evening, dear listener… and welcome to a most atmospheric installment of Scary Spirits, where reverence for classic horror and scholarly delight walk hand in hand through the shadows.

In this week’s episode, we commemorate the March 15th anniversary of Hammer Films’ 1967 gothic horror classic, The Mummy’s Shroud—a chilling relic of Britain’s golden age of terror. Join your hosts, Karen and Greg, as they thoughtfully unwrap the film’s sinister wrappings, examining its brooding atmosphere, ancient curses, and unmistakable Hammer Horror craftsmanship.

As the conversation unfolds, our hosts raise a glass of their thematically inspired “Bloody Snake Bite” cocktail, perfectly suited to an evening steeped in eldritch menace and archaeological doom. Together, they explore the film’s legacy, its place within the Hammer canon, and why The Mummy’s Shroud remains a compelling entry for devotees of classic horror cinema.

If you are a connoisseur of Hammer Horror films, a student of 1960s gothic cinema, or simply one who delights in tales of ancient evil awakening under moonlit skies, this episode promises both insight and indulgence.

Pray…do join us. Some spirits, after all, are best enjoyed in the dark.

Bloody Snake Bite

• 2 oz Southern Comfort
• 4 oz cranberry juice
• 1 splash Rose’s Lime Juice
• 1 handful ice cubes
• 1 lime wedge, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a glass (highball would be ideal, but work with what you have), add a few ice cubes.
2. Pour in the Southern Comfort.
3. Add the cranberry juice, as well as a few splashes of Rose’s Lime Juice.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge.
5. Enjoy the taste of New Orleans!

   Source: food52.com

A Brief Synopsis: In 1920 an archaeological expedition discovers the tomb of an ancient Egyptian child prince. Returning home with their discovery, the expedition members soon find themselves being killed.

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

• Do you know what £12,000 in 1967 is worth in todays currency?
• Greg tells us about Hammer Glamour girls Maggie Kimberly and Elizabeth Sellars.
• We learn how an oasis (not the band) forms.
• Karen tells us all about clairvoyants.
• Greg makes references to the band Iron Maiden and Star Wars.

Our rating of the film:

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

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Hush now… and listen closely.

This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, I invite you back to Camp Crystal Lake as we honor the cursed calendar day that started it all—Friday the 13th. Join your doomed counselors, Karen and Greg, as they bravely revisit the 2009 Friday the 13th film, dissecting every kill, callback, and chilling moment that dares disturb Jason’s legacy.

As the blood runs cold, they sip on a wickedly themed cocktail—the “Jason Voorhees Crystal Lake Chiller”—a drink as deceptive and dangerous as the waters themselves. This episode is a must-listen for horror fans, slasher devotees, and anyone craving a nostalgic dive into one of the most infamous franchises in horror history.

Remember…
If you shouldn’t be listening…
You’ll know.

Jason Voorhees’ Crystal Lake Chiller

• 1 1/2 oz Blue Curacao (for a deep lake-blue color)
• 1 oz Vodka (clear like lake water)
• 1/2 oz Lime juice (for sharpness)
• 1/2 oz Triple sec
• A splash of soda water (to add a misty effect)
• Blue edible glitter (to mimic the shimmer of water under moonlight)
• A sprig of mint (to represent the forest around Crystal Lake)

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the Blue Curacao, vodka, lime juice, and Triple sec.
2. Shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled.
3. Strain into a highball glass filled with crushed ice.
4. Top with a splash of soda water for a slight fizz.
5. Sprinkle blue edible glitter over the top to create a shimmering water effect.
6. Garnish with a sprig of mint and either a small decorative machete or a mask resting on the rim of the glass.

   Source: creepybonfire.com

A Brief Synopsis: Against the advice of locals and police, Clay scours the eerie woods surrounding Crystal Lake for his missing sister. But the rotting cabins of an abandoned summer camp are not the only things he finds. Hockey-masked killer Jason Voorhees lies in wait for a chance to use his razor-sharp machete on Clay and the group of college students who have come to the forest to party.

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

• Karen gives us a history of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.
• Our hosts reminisce about the band Night Ranger and the song “Sister Christian”.
• We learn some safety facts about motorcycle helmets.
• The history of “Hustler” magazine is discussed.
• Greg makes a reference to a song by the band “Dokken”.

Our rating of the film:

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

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Come closer… the shadows grow restless. This week on the Scary Spirits podcast, Greg presses onward in his relentless crusade to review every Hammer Horror film, dragging the 1966 cult nightmare The Witches, starring the chillingly composed Joan Fontaine, out from beneath layers of dust and dread.

Your hosts Karen and Greg peer deep into this unsettling piece of classic British horror, unraveling its curses, quiet menace, and creeping atmosphere—where evil whispers instead of screams. As the discussion darkens, so does the glass, with a specially prepared “Voodoo Doll” cocktail fueling the descent into the occult.

Expect brooding analysis, shadow‑soaked commentary, and a slow burn of supernatural unease as folklore, fear, and film history entwine. This is Hammer Horror at its most insidious—subtle, sinister, and steeped in doom. Pour carefully, listen closely, and remember… some spirits are better left undisturbed.

Voodoo Doll Cocktail

• 1/2 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz of Chambord Raspberry Liqueur (alt: raspberry liqueur)
• orange juice
• cranberry juice

Instructions:

1. Add vodka and Chambord to a shaker.
2. Add orange juice and cranberry juice until desired taste.
3. Shake and serve with ice in a cocktail glass.

   Source: cocktailbuilder.com

A Brief Synopsis: Gwen Mayfield suffers a mental collapse after a showdown with a witch doctor while performing missionary work in Africa. Once she recuperates, she starts teaching at a private school in England and gets to know Linda, one of her students. Linda’s boyfriend claims that there is a cult that is going to sacrifice her, and Gwen begins to investigate the wild rumors. This leads her to a confrontation with powerful cult leader Stephanie Bax.

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

• We learn what a mangle is.
• Dr. Karen tells us about penicillin.
• Karen gives us a little history on Galileo and his feather and cannonball experiment.
• The career of Joan Fontaine is discussed.
• Greg tells us about the Christian holiday Lammastide.
• Greg also makes a reference to Todd Rundgren.

Our rating of the film:

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

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This week, dear listeners, Scary Spirits Podcast lifts its candle to the storm‑lit heavens to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Ken Russell’s 1986 cult horror film Gothic—a delirious vision born of madness, poetry, and moon‑drenched terror.

Join your devoted hosts, Karen and Greg, as they descend into the fevered dreams of the film, where Lord Byron himself looms large, temptation whispers, and nightmares take elegant form. Between spectral analysis and wicked insight, they sip a specially crafted Lord Byron Cocktail, a libation as darkly seductive as the poet’s own legend.

If you crave horror film discussion, gothic cinema, and literary hauntings served with wit and atmosphere, this episode of Scary Spirits is your invitation to the Villa Diodati—where art, excess, and horror first dared to collide. Pour a drink, dim the lights, and linger with us among the spirits.

Lord Byron Cocktail

• 1 part KLEOS Mastiha Spirit
• 1 part gin
• 3/4 parts fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 part simple syrup
• 6 cucumber slices

Instructions:

1. Shake all ingredients vigorously.
2. Strain and serve up in a chilled coupette.
3. Garnish with a cucumber peel.

   Source: drinkkleos.com

A Brief Synopsis: On a warm summer night in 1816 at the Swiss lakeside château of Lord Byron, the poet and his guests — Percy Bysshe Shelley; his fiancée, Mary Wollstonecraft; her half-sister, Claire; and his private doctor John Polidori — spend the evening sharing ghost stories while under the influence of experimental compounds provided by the doctor. As the night goes on, reality and the horrific tales begin to commingle.

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

• Karen gives us a brief history of each of the main characters
  • Claire Clairmont
  • Dr. John Polidori
  • Lord Byron
  • Percy Shelley
  • Mary Shelley

Our rating of the film:

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

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Step softly into the fog‑shrouded marshes of classic Hammer Horror as Scary Spirits raises a ghostly toast to two unforgettable icons. In this chilling new episode, we commemorate the birthdays of Oliver Reed and Yvonne Romain with a reverent yet spirited review of the 1962 Hammer masterpiece Captain Clegg, also known in the United States as Night Creatures.

With measured wit and scholarly delight, hosts Karen and Greg explore the film’s brooding atmosphere, secret identities, and macabre menace—unearthing why this nautical nightmare remains a jewel in the Hammer crown. As the lantern light flickers and the tide rolls in, they sip a specially crafted “Scarecrow” cocktail, perfectly themed to the film’s eerie legend and sinister charm.

If you cherish classic horror films, Hammer Studios, 1960s Gothic cinema, or the dark elegance of Britain’s golden age of fright, this episode beckons you closer. Join us, if you dare, for an evening of shadows, spirits, and timeless terror—where the past refuses to stay buried.

Scarecrow Cocktail

• 4 parts coffee-rum (or in emergency, ordinary white rum)
• 3 parts Kahlúa
• 2 parts lime juice
• 8 parts pineapple juice
• 4 parts orange juice

Instructions:

1. Shake ingredients with ice and strain into highball glass, add some ice.
2. If possible, serve with actual straw.

   Source: superherococktails.com

A Brief Synopsis: When a captain arrives on an English coastal town to investigate reports of smuggling, he ends up with much more to deal with, including marsh phantoms and a suspicious vicar.

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

• Karen gives us some history of alcohol smuggling in 1776.
• Karen also references the 1968 Clint Eastwood film “Hang ‘Em High”.
• Greg reads a passage from the book “Hammer Glamour: Classic Images From the Archive of Hammer Films” by Marcus Hearn.

Our rating of the film:

This movie was pretty good, but it is not a horror film so we had to give it 4 cocktails.

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