Some rituals should never be completed… and some whiskeys might be too powerful.

This week on Midnight Movie Distillery, we confront the unsettling horror film Bring Her Back, digging into its disturbing imagery, creeping tension, and whether it truly earns its place among modern horror standouts. To steady our nerves, we pour a glass of Dark Arts Whiskey — a bold, mysterious bourbon that feels perfectly suited for a night of dread and debate.

Does Bring Her Back deliver real terror or just shock value?

Is Dark Arts Whiskey spellbinding… or cursed?

We break it all down with our signature blend of horror obsession, whiskey tasting, and brutally honest opinions.

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00:00 - Intro

01:20 - Alcohol Review

09:50 - Alcohol Barrel Rating

16:35 - Movie Review

19:45 - Movie Barrel Rating

44:05 - Outro

This week on Midnight Movie Distillery, we dive into Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 — breaking down the scares, the lore, and whether this sequel cranks the terror up or pulls the plug. To survive the night shift, we’re washing it all down with Cohasset Punch, a dangerously smooth liqueur that packs more bite than you expect.

Is the movie a worthy sequel?

Is the punch a hidden gem or a sugar-coated nightmare?

Hit play, grab a drink, and join us for horror, liquor, and brutally honest reviews.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Comment below and if you have any suggestions on movie reviews or adult beverages let us know.

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See a running scorecard on the movies and alcohol we have reviewed: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ygzjP387rUoO_YZtvDGPamCD-tu_84sYSWBu3cwnJ_I/edit?usp=sharing

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00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Alcohol Review

07:10 - Alcohol Barrel Rating

11:22 - Movie Review

18:53 - Movie Barrel Rating

33:20 - Outro

In this episode, we’re pouring our way through Compass Box Scotch Whiskies, taking an honest look at four standout blends: Crimson Cask, Spice Tree, Peat Monster, and Flaming Heart.

From rich wine-cask sweetness and layered spice to full-throttle smoke and fire-kissed peat, we break down what each whisky brings to the glass—and who they’re actually for. No marketing fluff, no tasting-note theatrics (well maybe just a little)—just real reactions, real preferences, and straight talk.

Whether you’re new to Compass Box or already a fan, this episode is about figuring out which bottle deserves a spot on your shelf… and which one might not.

Pour a glass with us, settle in, and let’s keep it honest.

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00:00 - Intro

00:56 - Alcohol Review

33:25 - Alcohol Barrel Rating

1:18:34 - Outro

As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back at everything we watched in 2025—from the films that surprised us and stuck the landing, to the ones that completely missed the mark.

In this episode, we break down our Best and Worst Movies of 2025, based on what we actually reviewed—no hype, no studio spin, and no mercy. What worked, what failed, and which movies earned a permanent spot on our recommend-or-avoid list. If you’ve been following along all year, this is the ultimate recap. If you’re just jumping in, consider this your cheat sheet for what was worth your time… and what absolutely wasn’t. We also review and compare

Drop your picks in the comments and let us know where you agree—or where we got it totally wrong.

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56:13 - Outro

This holiday season, we’re slicing into Christmas horror with an honest movie review of It’s a Wonderful Knife and Santastein—two films that trade cozy cheer for candy-cane carnage. Are they festive frights worth unwrapping, or holiday misfires best left buried under the tree?

To keep things warm, we’re pairing the discussion with Crimson Cask by Compass Box, a rich, bold Scotch that brings notes of spice and sweetness—perfect for a cold night filled with blood, bells, and bad decisions.

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00:00 - Intro

01:24 - Alcohol Review

08:50 - Alcohol Barrel Rating

15:00 - Movie Review

18:25 - Movie Barrel Rating

48:13 - Outro

Blind Barrels offers a unique blind whiskey tasting experience delivered to your door. Discover craft distilleries & savor rare, small-batch spirits. We give it a taste for you.

Comment below and if you have any suggestions on movie reviews or adult beverages let us know.

Email: [email protected]

All our streaming and social media links: https://linktr.ee/midnightmoviedistillery

See a running scorecard on the movies and alcohol we have reviewed: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ygzjP387rUoO_YZtvDGPamCD-tu_84sYSWBu3cwnJ_I/edit?usp=sharing

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33:19 - Outro

Today we’re giving an honest look at Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein — a haunting, gothic re-telling of the monster that cinema has spent a century misunderstanding. Del Toro buries this story in grief, beauty, and obsession, stitching together something both tragic and terrifying. And alongside it, we’re pouring Spice Tree Scotch by Compass Box — layered, complex, and that fit perfectly with a tale born from candlelight and madness.

Let’s raise a glass and face the monster.

Comment below and if you have any suggestions on movie reviews or adult beverages let us know.

Email: [email protected]

All our streaming and social media links: https://linktr.ee/midnightmoviedistillery

See a running scorecard on the movies and alcohol we have reviewed: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ygzjP387rUoO_YZtvDGPamCD-tu_84sYSWBu3cwnJ_I/edit?usp=sharing

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00:00 - Intro

01:24 - Alcohol Review

11:00 - Alcohol Barrel Rating

24:30 - Movie Review

25:30 - Movie Barrel Rating

1:23:36 - Outro

Today we’re diving into Black Phone 2, a sequel that drags us deeper into ghost-soaked tension that feels like someone breathing just over your shoulder. And to match that mood, we’re pouring Midnight Mayhem Extended Cut Bourbon — a bottle built on horror-theater energy. It’s the kind of bourbon that tastes like the last pour before everything goes dark.

Settle in, take a hit of the mayhem, and let’s pick up the phone.

Comment below and if you have any suggestions on movie reviews or adult beverages let us know.

Email: [email protected]

All our streaming and social media links: https://linktr.ee/midnightmoviedistillery

See a running scorecard on the movies and alcohol we have reviewed: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ygzjP387rUoO_YZtvDGPamCD-tu_84sYSWBu3cwnJ_I/edit?usp=sharing

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00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Alcohol Review

10:04 - Alcohol Barrel Rating

23:10 - Movie Review

24:00 - Movie Barrel Rating

58:36 - Outro

Tonight we’re diving into Vicious (2025) — a slow, suffocating dose of dread from Bryan Bertino that doesn’t care about jump scares so much as getting under your skin and staying there. And to keep us grounded, we’re pairing it with Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bottled In Bond Bourbon — the name is a mouth full, and a hell of a lot easier to swallow than what’s happening on screen.

Let’s pour a glass and step into the dark.

Comment below and if you have any suggestions on movie reviews or adult beverages let us know.

Email: [email protected]

All our streaming and social media links: https://linktr.ee/midnightmoviedistillery

See a running scorecard on the movies and alcohol we have reviewed: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ygzjP387rUoO_YZtvDGPamCD-tu_84sYSWBu3cwnJ_I/edit?usp=sharing

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00:00 - Intro

00:56 - Alcohol Review

06:56 - Alcohol Barrel Rating

13:30 - Movie Review

14:55 - Movie Barrel Rating

27:55 - Outro

Today, we’re descending into the 1970s styled cinema with Brute (1976)—a film that promised terror and gore but does it deliver? It’s a bleak, off-kilter cult-family flick that feels more like wandering into an abandoned basement than watching a polished horror classic. Luckily, we’re pairing it with Bib & Tucker’s 6-Year Small Batch Bourbon—a dark, steady pour to help us endure the film. So kill the lights, brace yourself, and let’s talk Brute & bourbon… for better or worse.

Comment below and if you have any suggestions on movie reviews or adult beverages let us know.

Email: [email protected]

All our streaming and social media links: https://linktr.ee/midnightmoviedistillery

See a running scorecard on the movies and alcohol we have reviewed: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ygzjP387rUoO_YZtvDGPamCD-tu_84sYSWBu3cwnJ_I/edit?usp=sharing

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00:00 - Intro

00:22 - Alcohol Review

06:20 - Alcohol Barrel Rating

10:14 - Movie Review

10:50 - Movie Barrel Rating

20:24 - Outro