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Splinter (2008) – SSP194

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Celebrate Jill Wagner’s Birthday with a Special Review of the 2008 Horror Film “Splinter“!

In honor of Jill Wagner’s birthday on January 13th, Greg has chosen the 2008 horror film “Splinter” for this week’s episode. Join our hosts Karen and Greg as they delve into the eerie and suspenseful world of this film, offering an in-depth review that covers everything from the film’s spine-chilling plot to its standout performances and special effects.

But that’s not all! To make the celebration even more special, Karen and Greg will be sipping on a themed “Hallmark Cocktail” throughout the episode. Discover how this unique drink ties into the movie!

Tune in now for the ultimate “Splinter” experience!

Hallmark Cocktail Recipe

• Raw sugar, for decorating cocktail glass
• 1 1/2 oz brandy
• 1/2 oz St Germain Elderflower Liquor
• 1/2 oz white creme de cacao
• 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1-2 oz sparkling wine

Instructions:

  1. Run cut lemon around rim of cocktail glass.
  2. Dip rim of glass in raw sugar to decorate and set glass aside while making cocktail.
  3. To make cocktail, add brandy, elderflower liquor, white creme de cacao and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with crushed ice.
  4. Shake hard, then strain cocktail into prepared glass.
  5. Top strained cocktail with a float of sparkling wine and serve right away.

    6. Source: bonbonbreak.com

    A Brief Synopsis: When their plans for a nature trip go awry, Polly Watt and boyfriend Seth Belzer decide to check into a motel. On their way, they’re carjacked and kidnapped by low-rent crooks Dennis Farell and Lacey Belisle, who take the victims and their SUV to a nearby gas station. Along the way, they encounter an increasingly terrifying horde of parasites, and if any of them intend to survive, they’ll have to outsmart the deadly organisms.

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

    • Greg works in a reference to an Iron Maiden lyric.
    • Karen tell us the history of the “Cape Cod” brand of potato chips.
    • We learn about the history of gas stations and convenience stores.
    • Dr. Karen schools us all on the dangers of letting your body temperature get too low.

      • Our rating of the film:


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

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