Sci-fi fans, xenomorph enthusiasts, and cocktail connoisseurs, unite! Join us this week on the Scary Spirits Podcast as we celebrate the visionary artwork of H.R. Giger and his iconic masterpiece, “Alien“. In honor of Giger’s 84th birthday, hosts Karen and Greg dive deep into the 1979 film that redefined sci-fi horror. Brace yourself for a gripping discussion of Ridley Scott’s chilling direction, Sigourney Weaver’s groundbreaking performance, and the creature design that sent shivers down spines for generations.

But wait, there’s more! To fully immerse themselves in the atmosphere, our hosts enjoy a spine-tingling “Alien Cocktail” inspired by a recipe found on madewithhappy.com. Get ready for a concoction as unique and unsettling as the film itself!

In this episode, you can expect:

Whether you’re a seasoned sci-fi veteran or a curious newcomer, this episode is for you. So buckle up, pour yourself a drink, and join Karen and Greg for a journey into the darkest corners of the universe.

Alien Cocktail Recipe

• 2 oz Cointreau (or triple sec)
• 1 oz blue curacao
• 1 oz Chambord
• 3 oz Red Bull

Instructions:

A Brief Synopsis: In deep space, the crew of the commercial starship Nostromo is awakened from their cryo-sleep capsules halfway through their journey home to investigate a distress call from an alien vessel. The terror begins when the crew encounters a nest of eggs inside the alien ship. An organism from inside an egg leaps out and attaches itself to one of the crew, causing him to fall into a coma.

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

Our rating of the film:

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

Take our online survey!

We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of!

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.

Shoot us an email at [email protected]

As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.