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Celebrating the month of September being back to school month for many, Karen has the selected the 1960 film “Village of The Dammed” for our viewing pleasure. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while enjoying a “Back to School-tini”. Karen found the recipe below on olivejude.com.

Back to School-tini

• 2 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz coconut rum
• 1/2 oz apple juice
• splash of grenadine
• apple slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
2. Pour in the vodka, coconut rum, and apple juice. Add a splash of grenadine.
3. Shake well and strain into a martini glass.
4. Garnish with an apple slice.

A Brief Synopsis: One day the peaceful village of Midwich is cast into a mysterious sleep for several hours, but with no obvious consequences, until soon all the women of child-bearing age turn out to be pregnant. Their children are all born at the same time, and grow quickly into very spooky young people, with strange white-blonde hair and eerie eyes.

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

• Greg makes a reference to The Talking Heads.
• Karen teaches us all about white shepherd dogs.
• The film is base on a novel called “The Midwich Cuckoo”. Why?
• Exactly how did the achieve the effect to make the children’s eyes glow?
• Is Midwich a real town in England?
• Karen references the 60’s sitcom “Bewitched”.
• Greg makes a KISS reference.

Our rating of the film:

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

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Celebrating its release 62 years ago on September 5, 1960, Greg has chosen the Hammer film “The Brides of Dracula” for our viewing pleasure this week. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a Transylvania Iced Tea. The recipe that Greg found on drinknation.com is below.

Transylvania Iced Tea Recipe

• 1/2 oz gin
• 1/2 oz raspberry liqueur
• 1/2 oz light rum
• 1/2 oz white tequila
• 1/2 oz vodka
• Fill with 1/2 cranberry juice
• Fill with 1/2 sour mix

Instructions:

1. Add ice to a mason jar.
2. Add ingredients and stir well.

A Brief Synopsis: A young baron who has inherited the Dracula curse is kept locked away by his mother to hide the family secret – although she does procure for him an occasional victim. However, when he breaks out of his castle prison, she becomes a victim herself, and the undead lad takes flight to terrorize the local village and rampage through a girls’ school before a specialist is called in.

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

• Just how many films are included in Hammer’s Dracula series?
• Smelling salts. What are the ingredients?
• Greg makes a “The Empire Strikes Back” reference.
• We can’t do a film with Peter Cushing without a “Star Wars” reference.
• Greg and Karen both gush about Peter Cushing’s acting.
• We have what we are now calling “Fashion Moment with Karen”.
• Greg makes a reference to the 80’s glam band “Britny Fox”.

Our rating of the film:

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

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Wanting to refresh her memory, Karen has chosen the 1984 film “C.H.U.D.” for our viewing pleasure this week. She saw this film way back in 1984, but she really didn’t remember it. Hmmm. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a “New York Sour” cocktail. The recipe that Karen found on foodandwine.com is below.

New York Sour Cocktail Recipe

• 2 oz bourbon
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 1 oz fruity red wine, such as Zinfandel or Gamay
• 1 strip lemon zest

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup; seal lid on shaker, and shake until chilled and frost forms on shaker, about 15 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass filled with large ice cubes.
2. Gently and slowly, pour wine over the back of a spoon held just above the cocktail’s surface, letting the wine float at top of glass. Pinch lemon peel over the cocktail, and run around the rim of the glass; add peel to glass as a garnish. Serve immediately.

A Brief Synopsis: Photographer George Cooper is documenting the lives of subterranean homeless people, a population that has mysteriously dwindled. After receiving information from a reporter, George becomes aware of a conspiracy theory about cannibalistic monsters lurking in the sewers. He teams up with the reporter, a policeman and a priest to fight two battles: one against the cannibals and the other against a corrupt government official.

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

• Just how much does a typical manhole cover weigh?
• Where did manhole covers originate?
• Karen schools us all about Hans Geiger and his instrument, the Geiger Counter.
• Greg makes a “Land of The Lost” reference.
• Remember Princess Phones? Greg does.
• Karen makes an Iron Maiden reference. Greg is so proud of her!

Our rating of the film:

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

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Because werewolves are cool, Greg has chosen the 1961 Hammer film “The Curse of The Werewolf” starring Oliver Reed for our feature presentation this week. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a “Gladiator Blood & Sand” cocktail. The recipe that Greg found on differentdrummer.cc is below.

Gladiator Blood & Sand Cocktail Recipe

• 1 oz amaretto liqueur
• 1 oz peach-flavored bourbon liqueur
• 1 oz orange juice
• 1 oz lemon-lime soda, such a Sprite

Instructions:

1. Stir amaretto liqueur, bourbon liqueur, orange juice, and lemon-lime soda together in a glass.
2. Enjoy.

A Brief Synopsis: A man with brutal and macabre origins, Leon Corledo was raised in the home of Don Alfredo Corledo, his kind and loving adopted father. When he leaves Don Alfredo to find work, Leon discovers that he has increasingly violent urges. Although these tendencies are calmed by Leon’s love for the beautiful Christina, he ultimately cannot contain his curse and transforms into a werewolf, terrorizing the Spanish countryside.

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

• What country has the highest tax rates?
• Greg makes a reference to the Bruce Dickinson solo album, “Accident of Birth”.
• Greg discusses the circumstances surrounding the death of Oliver Reed.
• Karen shares some facts about the Great Pyrenees dog breed.
• Is there such a thing as a “Christmas Curse”?

Our rating of the film:

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

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Welcome to the fourth episode of The Scary Spirits Podcast Presents: Wicked Ramblings, an entertainment podcast that strives to answer the twisted questions currently burning a bright hole in your dark soul. On this episode our hosts are joined once again by Jon Wallace, a survival and camping enthusiast to share with us some tips on how we can survive a zombie apocalypse (or any other natural disaster).

Some of the topics covered and questions asked of our special guest this episode include:

• What is a zombie? Are there different types of zombies?
• How/when do you think the zombie apocalypse will begin?
• What are the best ways to kill zombies
• Do you have a plan in place for the apocalypse?
• What’s in your bug out bag?
• What’s the most important item in your bug out bag?
• What are the essentials for long term survival?
• Do you think it is better to be on your own or with a group?
• Do you have any hacks for survival (water filtration fire starting etc)?
• Where do you escape to?
• Are there structures in place that would be good places to set up camp?
• Useful technology to keep with you?
• What is something people THINK they need but probably don’t?
• What is something people think they DON’T need, but they really do?

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Karen found “Carnival of Souls” from 1962 while surfing the Internet and discovered that this film influenced a lot of talented directors. For that reason she though we should have it in our library of watched films. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a Car Crash Cocktail. The recipe that Karen found on cocktailbuilder.com is below.

Car Crash Cocktail Recipe

• 1 oz of amaretto almond liqueur
• 7 oz of sweet and sour mix
• 7 oz of orange juice
• 1 dash of grenadine syrup
• 1 oz of southern comfort peach liqueur

Instructions:

1. Pour the Southern Comfort and amaretto almond liqueur into a collins glass over 1 or2 ice cubes.
2. Fill the glass with 1/2 sweet and sour mix and 1/2 orange juice.
3. Top with grenadine, and serve.

A Brief Synopsis: Mary Henry ends up the sole survivor of a fatal car accident through mysterious circumstances. Trying to put the incident behind her, she moves to Utah and takes a job as a church organist. But her fresh start is interrupted by visions of a fiendish man. As the visions begin to occur more frequently, Mary finds herself drawn to the deserted carnival on the outskirts of town. The strangely alluring carnival may hold the secret to her tragic past.

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

• We announce the winners in our contest!
• Karen gives us the stats on young males and females who admitted to drag racing.
• Karen schools us all about pipe organs.
• Greg quizzes Karen about the 1949 Chevy Fleetline Deluxe and 1935 Chevy EA Master Deluxe.
• Greg is reminded of his affinity for a “Hitchcock Blonde”.
• Greg and Karen reminisce about full service gasoline stations.
• Karen makes a Judas Priest reference! Greg has never been so proud.

Our rating of the film:

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

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Celebrating the anniversary of the release of the film on August 9, 1959, Greg has chosen the Vincent Price film, “The Bat” for our viewing pleasurer this week. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a Blind Bat Cocktail. The recipe that Greg found on cocktailbuilder.com is below.

Blind Bat Cocktail Recipe

• 4 oz of vodka
• 4 oz of Coca-Cola
• 1 splash of white rum

Instructions:

1. Pour the Coca-cola into a tall glass, followed by the vodka.
2. Add just a splash of Bacardi rum just for taste.
3. Sit back and enjoy.

A Brief Synopsis: A killer called “the Bat” has claimed many lives in the small town inhabited by novelist Cornelia van Gorder and her maid, Lizzie. As Cornelia implores Dr. Malcolm Wells to help her ailing maid, $1 million in the town’s bank goes missing. With greed and fear reaching new heights, police Lt. Andy Anderson goes to Cornelia’s house to investigate additional murders committed by the Bat.

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

• How much is 1 million 1959 dollars worth in today’s money?
• Do you know what a “transom” is?
• Greg went to High School with a guy who has the same name as a character in the movie!
• If anyone knows what “good night pills” are, please email Karen and let her know!
• Darla, the child actor from “Our Gang” is all grown up and has a part in this film.
• Karen does an impressive impression of Agnes Moorehead speaking while gasping for air.
• Greg is able to work in a KISS reference at the very end.

Our rating of the film:

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

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Karen, wanting to switch it up after last week’s excellent movie, had the yearning to watch a classic “Bee-Movie” this week. Thus she has chosen “The Wasp Woman” from 1959 for our viewing pleasure. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a “Stinger” cocktail. The recipe that Karen found on thespruceeats.com is below.

Stinger Cocktail Recipe

• 1 3/4 oz brandy
• 3/4 oz white creme de menthe

Instructions:

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Pour the ingredients into an old-fashioned glass over crushed ice.
3. Stir well.
4. Serve and enjoy.

A Brief Synopsis: A cosmetics queen is transformed into a murderous monster after she uses an insect chemical to preserve her beauty.

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

• Karen teaches all about the history of the Stinger cocktail.
• Karen tells us all about bee keeping and “smoking” them.
• There is quite a bit of discussion on ageism and cosmetic companies.
• Just how much is a 1960 Ford Falcon Ranchero worth today?
• Greg reminisces about enjoying an ice cold Pepsi Cola with his Grandfather on his front porch swing.

Our rating of the film:

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

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In honor of the recently deceased David Warner’s Birthday on July 29th, and because Greg was named after Gregory Peck, he has chosen the 1976 version of “The Omen” for our viewing pleasure this week. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a “The Omen Cocktail”. The recipe that Greg found on YouTube channel DIY Projects is below.

The Omen Cocktail Recipe

• 1 part Rose’s Lime Juice
• 1 part sweet & sour mix
• 2 parts vodka
• 1 dash cranberry juice

Instructions:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a shaker with ice.
2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
3. Enjoy.

A Brief Synopsis: American diplomat Robert adopts Damien when his wife, Katherine, delivers a stillborn child. After Damien’s first nanny hangs herself, Father Brennan warns Robert that Damien will kill Katherine’s unborn child. Shortly thereafter, Brennan dies and Katherine miscarries when Damien pushes her off a balcony. As more people around Damien die, Robert investigates Damien’s background and realizes his adopted son may be the Antichrist.

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

• It’s your last chance to enter our contest! E-mail us by the end of the day on August 1, 2022 to win!
• We learn that Karen has a Rottweiler just like Damien’s. She tells us all about the breed.
• Just how much coin does an Ambassador pull in anyway?
• We learn that Greg’s Grandmother loved to read horror novels.
• Do you know where your humerus is located?
• Greg once again works in a KISS Destroyer reference.
• Greg has had several mishaps with glass doors.

Our rating of the film:

This movie was good. It only look us 1 cocktail to get through it.

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On this episode Karen wants to relive her glory days. She picked a film that she once watched with a High School boyfriend in her parent’s living room, “The Monkey’s Paw” from 1948. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a “Monkey Paw” cocktail. The recipe that Karen found on cocktails365.net is below.

Monkey Paw Cocktail Recipe

• 2 oz Jamaican rum
• 1 oz orange brandy
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• club soda to top

Instructions:

1. Combine all of your ingredients in a rocks glass filled with ice.
2. Stir and then serve. Preferably not with an actually Monkey Paw attached.

A Brief Synopsis: A curio dealer sells a monkey’s paw that can grant the possessor three wishes but warns that disaster will follow.

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

• We are having a contest! Email us to win!
• How much is 200 pounds in American currency anyway?
• “Alice” is the name of the motorcycle.
• Like Greg’s Mom always used to say, “If wishes were horses, we’d all take a ride.”
• Is it bad luck to pass someone salt?
• Why is it unlucky to walk under a ladder?

Our rating of the film:

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

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