Celebrating her love of all things “voodoo”, Karen has chosen the 1957 film “Voodoo Woman” for our viewing pleasure this week. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a “Voodoo Magic“ cocktail. Karen found the drink on tibbys.com.

Voodoo Magic Cocktail Recipe

• 1 part whiskey
• 1 part vodka
• 1 part amaretto
• 1 part sour mix
• 1 part pineapple juice
• 1 part orange juice
• cranberry juice

Instructions:

A Brief Synopsis: Deep in the jungles, a mad scientist is using the natives’ voodoo for his experiments to create an indestructible being to serve his will. When a party of gold seekers stumbles upon his village, the scientist realizes that Marilyn the expedition’s evil leader is the perfect subject for his work.

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Our rating of the film:

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

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Greg has finally bought into Karen’s belief that February is the “month of love”. Continuing on that theme, Greg has chosen the 1935 film “The Black Cat” for our viewing pleasure. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a “Black Cat Cocktail”. Greg found the recipe below on justapinch.com.

Black Cat Cocktail Recipe

• 1 oz blue curacao
• 1 oz vodka
• 3 oz lemon lime soda
• 1 oz cranberry juice
• lime juice
• lime twist for garnish

Instructions:

A Brief Synopsis: After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.

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Our rating of the film:

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

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Continuing in her belief that February is the “month of love”, Karen has chosen the 1935 Universal film “The Bride of Frankenstein” for this episode, Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while enjoying a “Hair Raiser” cocktail. The recipe that Karen found on completecocktails.com is below.

Hair Raiser Recipe

• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• tonic water – to top
• lemon and lime for garnish

Instructions:

A Brief Synopsis: After recovering from injuries sustained in the mob attack upon himself and his creation, Dr. Frankenstein falls under the control of his former mentor, Dr. Pretorius, who insists the now-chastened doctor resume his experiments in creating new life. Meanwhile, the Monster remains on the run from those who wish to destroy him without understanding that his intentions are generally good despite his lack of socialization and self-control.

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Our rating of the film:

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

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“The Ape” from 1940 starring Boris Karloff is the film Greg picked for us to enjoy on this episode. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss and critique the film while drinking “Spinal Tap Shooters”. Hilarity is sure to ensue. Below is the drink recipe that Greg discovered on barnonedrinks.com.

Spinal Tap Shooter Recipe

• 1 oz vodka
• 1/2 oz peach schnapps
• 1/2 oz white creme de cacao

Instructions:

A Brief Synopsis: Dr. Bernard Adrian is researching a way to help a wheelchair-bound patient, Frances, use her legs again. The only way he can achieve this is by procuring spinal fluid from a human. When an ape escapes from a circus, Dr. Adrian kills it in a confrontation and successfully uses its spinal fluid on Frances — but he needs more. Using the ape’s body as a suit, he kills townspeople in a crazed attempt to complete his plan.

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

Our rating of the film:

This movie was soooo bad that it took us 5 cocktails to get through it.

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Since February is “the month of love”, Karen has selected the 2019 romantic comedy horror film “Ready or Not” for our hosts to review. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while enjoying a “Broken Heart Cocktail”. The recipe that Karen found on spiritsreview.com is below.

Broken Heart Cocktail

• 2 parts vodka
• 1 part pomegranate and/or cranberry juice
• 1/2 to 1 part Triple Sec or Cointreau

Instructions:

A Brief Synopsis: Grace couldn’t be happier after she marries the man of her dreams at his family’s luxurious estate. There’s just one catch — she must now hide from midnight until dawn while her new in-laws hunt her down with guns, crossbows and other weapons. As Grace desperately tries to survive the night, she soon finds a way to turn the tables on her not-so-lovable relatives.

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Our rating of the film:

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

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For our January “wolf month” finale, Greg has chosen the 1981 classic “An American Werewolf in London”, written and directed by John Landis. Join our hosts as they discuss the film while enjoying a “Wolf Howlin’ Cocktail”. The recipe that Greg found on cocktailbuilder.com is below.

Wolf Howlin’ Cocktail

• 1/2 oz vodka
• 1 oz blue curacao liqueur
• 1/2 oz white creme de menthe
• Sprite soda

Instructions:

A Brief Synopsis: David and Jack, two American college students, are backpacking through Britain when a large wolf attacks them. David survives with a bite, but Jack is brutally killed. As David heals in the hospital, he’s plagued by violent nightmares of his mutilated friend, who warns David that he is becoming a werewolf. When David discovers the horrible truth, he contemplates committing suicide before the next full moon causes him to transform from man to murderous beast.

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

Our rating of the film:

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

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Continuing on our month long salute to wolf movies, Karen has chosen to subject us to the 1943 Universal film “Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man”, starring Lon Chaney Jr. and Bela Lugosi. The cocktail for this week is the Gin and Tonic. The recipe from AllRecipes.com is below.

Gin and Tonic Recipe

• 4 cubes ice
• 2 oz gin
• 4 oz tonic water
• 1 Tbsp lime juice
• 1 lime wedge

Instructions:

A Brief Synopsis: Lawrence Stewart Talbot is plagued by a physical oddity that turns him into a crazed werewolf after sundown. His desire to rid himself of this ailment leads him to the castle owned by mad scientist Dr. Frankenstein. Frankenstein, it turns out, is now dead, yet Talbot believes that the scientist’s daughter, Baroness Elsa Frankenstein, can help him. However, his quest to right himself puts him on a collision course with Frankenstein’s monster.

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Our rating of the film:

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

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January is “wolf month” on the Scary Spirits Podcast. Continuing on this theme, this week Greg has chosen the 1935 Universal film “Werewolf of London”. Join our hosts as they discuss the film while enjoying a “Full Moon Cocktail”. The recipe that Greg found on Make Me a Cocktail is below.

Full Moon Cocktail

• 2 shots coconut rum
• 2 shots vodka
• cola

Instructions:

A Brief Synopsis: While in Tibet researching a mysterious flower that purportedly takes its strength from the moon, botanist Wilfred Glendon is bitten by a strange creature. Back in London, Glendon becomes absorbed in his research of the plant, and is annoyed by the appearance of fellow scientist Dr. Yogami, who reveals that the plant is the only known temporary antidote for werewolves. Glendon remains skeptical until the next full moon, when he undergoes a startling transformation.

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Our rating of the film:

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

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This month Greg and Karen are featuring movies involving wolves. For our first entry, Karen has selected the Universal film “The Wolf Man”, from 1941. Greg and Karen discuss the film while drinking a Tequila Moonrise which Karen found in her True Blood Cookbook. We hope that you enjoy it.

Tequila Moonrise Recipe

• 1 1/2 oz tequila
• 1 1/2 oz Ruby Mixer (recipe below)
• 3/4 oz grenadine
• Orange slice and maraschino cherry for garnish

Instructions:

Ruby Mixer Recipe

• 4 oz carbonated orange soda (such as Orangina or San Pellegrino Aranciata)
• 1 1/2 oz grenadine
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

A Brief Synopsis: Lon Chaney Jr. stars in this horror masterpiece, featuring elaborate settings and a chilling score about a man who is attacked by a werewolf and then becomes one himself at each full moon.

Some of the topics discussed include:

Our rating of the film:

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

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On this very special New Year’s Eve episode, Greg has chosen to subject us to the 1980 slasher film “Terror Train”, starring Jamie Lee Curtis. The cocktail for this week is the Purple Hooter Shooter. The recipe from Cocktail Builder is below.

Purple Hooter Shooter Recipe

• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 1 dash raspberry liqueur
• 1/2 oz lime juice

Instructions:

A Brief Synopsis: Three years after a prank went terribly awry, the six college students responsible are targeted by a masked killer at a New Year’s Eve party aboard a moving train.

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Our rating of the film:

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

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