Monster Movie Happy Hour

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 172, "Ghost Brigade"

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0500

The crew travel back in time to the American Civil War and encounter the "Ghost Brigade", a 1993 supernatural horror film starring Corbin Bernsen and Martin Sheen's chin beard.

Be warned - there is a LOT of history talk in this one, so you may want to try the cocktail Mary chose for this episode . . .

“Jerry Thomas’ 1862 Brandy Sour”

1 tbsp sugar

1 oz water

2 oz brandy

slice of lemon

Muddle lemon slice in a low ball glass.

Combine sugar and water (or simple syrup) with Brandy in a glass filled with crushed or shaved ice. Stir and enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 171, "Monster on the Campus"

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500

We are BACK after our looooong work break and have an "old school" classic for you, 1958's "Monster on the Campus", one of Dave's childhood favorites!

“Coelocanth Cooler” cocktail

2 oz simple syrup

8 oz coconut water

3 oz coconut rum

1 or 2 coarse ground mint leaves

1 tsp shredded coconut

splash of Grenadine

In shaker, muddle mint leaves with simple syrup and coconut rum

Add ice and coconut water, shake until chilled, strain into Collins Glass

Sprinkle with shredded coconut and add a drop or two of Grenadine on top to simulate blood . . .

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Monster Movie Happy Hour update

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Hey friends - we are still alive and kicking, and will be back with a slew of new episodes in mid-September, as we begin our crawl towards SEASON 8 in October!

CHEERS!

Mary, Scott and Dave

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 170, "Lady in White"

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0500

The crew spend an eternity talking about 1988's "Lady in White", with just a few rabbit holes. Go figure?!

“White Lady” cocktail

1.5 oz Gin

1 oz Orange Liqueur

.5 oz lemon juice

.5 oz single syrup (optional)

Egg white

Combine all ingredients in shaker. Shake 15 seconds. Add ice, shake again until cold. Strain into chilled martini glass. Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 169, "Night Fright"

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The crew dive into 1967's "Night Fright" - not 1985's "Fright Night", with Roddy McDowell - and literally have trouble seeing the Hairy Gator Monster and B-movie stalwart John Agar, who is truly the best part of this underexposed, underwritten dreck . . .

Yikes.

The "Mutated Alligator" cocktail

2.5 tbsp lemon concentrate

2 oz. rum, preferably pineapple or coconut.

12 oz. Lone Star Beer (or a light lager)

Start with cold/chilled ingredients. Lemonade concentrate should be just soft enough to scoop out with spoon.

Combine lemonade concentrate and rum in bottom of Collins glass, top off with beer.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 168, The Descent"

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Scott, Mary and Dave strap on their spelunking gear, knock back a few Challman strength cocktails and fall, screaming, into Neil Marshall's 2005 horror film, "The Descent".

"The Cave Crawler"

2 oz. whiskey (preferably bourbon!)

3/4 lemon juice

1/2 oz. Aperol

2 dash Angostura bitters

1 1/3 oz. tonic water

Combine the whiskey, lemon juice, Aperol, and Angostura bitters in a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake until very cold, and strain into an cocktail glass. Top with tonic water and a spring of mint!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 167, "Destroy All Neighbors"

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The crew deal with noisy and unruly neighbors in this episode . . . all while chatting about Prog Rock and 2024's splatter horror comedy, "Destroy All Neighbors".

The "William Brown" cocktail

Ingredients:
1 oz vodka
1 oz butterscotch schnapps
½ oz blue curaçao
3 oz cherry cola or cola
½ oz grenadine

Instructions:
1. Shake everything except cherry cola and grenadine in a cocktail shaker.
2. Pour into Collins glass & fill with cola.
3. Top with grenadine
4. Garnish with Maraschino cherry (or two!)

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 166, "Forbidden Planet" with Marshall Julius

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Our dear friend, the film critic, blogger, broadcaster, quizmaster and collector of colourful plastic things, Marshall Julius, joins us for our chat about 1956's "Forbidden Planet" and we had damned fine time!

We sipped Bourbon and Scotch, so there were no cocktails this time around.

Note -

Marshall is the co-author (with veteran special makeup effects king Howard Berger) of the book "Making Monsters", the follow-up to their fantastic "Masters of Make-up Effects", both of which you can find here:

https://www.makingmonsters.org/makingmonsters/shop/home

You can find Marshall on social media EVERYWHERE by clicking:

Marshall Julius on LInktree

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 165, "The Prince of Darkness"

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500

For Dave's belated birthday episode we gathered around the swirling tube of liquid evil and watched John Carpenter's 1987, "The Prince of Darkness".

Our cocktail was tasty enough, though it COULD have looked SO much cooler . . .

"Sweet Sleeper" cocktail

1 part white rum
1 part pineapple juice
1/2 part simple syrup
1/4 part green crème de menthe
Dash of orange bitters
Orange slice for garnish

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into martini glass.
Garnish and drink!
Note – the 1/4 part Crème de Menthe could easily just be a small splash for color.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 164, "The Deadly Spawn"

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

All right, you nerds - step into the dripping, wet Deep Dark Lounge, grab a drink and listen to our chat about 1983's "The Deadly Spawn". This episode is for folks who can enjoy a movie shot on 16mm film, made largely by amateurs on a $25,000 budget in the pre-CGI age, chock-full of fake blood and surprisingly good creature design and practical effects.

The "Mother Spawn Sling"

75 oz. gin

.25 oz. cherry liqueur

.25 oz. orange liqueur

1 oz. pineapple juice

.5 oz. lime juice

1 dash Angostura bitters

Ginger beer

Lime wheel and Maraschino cherry to garnish

Add all ingredients except for the ginger beer in a shaker and shake over ice til frigid. Strain into a highball glass with lots of crushed ice, and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wheel and an extra cherry or two!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 163, "The Premature Burial"

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0600

For our first episode of the new year we dig down deep (ya like that alliteration?) into Roger Corman's "The Premature Burial", and have a Hell of a good time!

“Dirt Nap” cocktail

1.5 oz rum

1.5 oz Kahlua

3 oz chocolate milk

1-2 maraschino cherries

Crushed/powdered Graham Crackers or Oreos.

Ice

Rim Old Fashioned glass with crushed graham crackers or Oreos. Fill glass with ice and add, in order: Rum and Kahlua, then fill glass with chocolate milk. Garnish with cherries.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 162, "Messiah of Evil"

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Merry, SCARY Christmas!

We actually recorded this episode in late October, so it has a strong Halloween vibe, and in case you wondered, the irony of releasing an episode about 1973's "The Messiah of Evil" on Christmas day is NOT lost on us . . . purely coincidental, too!

"Point Dune Wallbanger"

1.5 oz Vodka

1 oz Galliano

3 oz Blood Orange juice

Shake with crushed ice

Pour into Old Fashioned glass

Top of with a splash of Blood Orange soda

Garnish with Blood Orange slice

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 161, "The Fog"

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600

We travel all the way to 1980 and Antonio Bay to get lost in . . . The Fog!

A good time was had by all and Mary's cocktail was delightful.

"Mr. Machen's Grog"

Dark Rum

5 oz. Ginger Beer

2 tsp. lime juice

2 tsp. blood orange juice

Combine ginger beer and juices in highball glass with ice.

Pour rum over a spoon to float on top of ginger beer

Garnish with wheel of blood orange.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 160, Crossover with Castle of Horror Podcast, del Toro's "Frankenstein"

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In our 160th episode (and the beginning of season 7) we were happy to be guests on the Castle of Horror Podcast to talk with those dear friends about the most lavish version of Frankenstein to grace the big and small screen.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 159, "Final Destination"

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The crew FINALLY watch the first of the Final Destination movies. It took long enough, right??? Dave is a self-professed snob, so . . .

"The Flight 180" cocktail

1 1/2 oz. white rum

1 oz. apple cider

1 oz. sour apple schnapps

1/2 oz. lemon juice

1 apple slice, for garnish

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, and shake over ice until very cold. Strain into a martini glass and garnish the rim with an apple slice. Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 158, Monstrous Musings #22 with Drew Edwards and Nicola Scott

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0500

The crew chat with long-time friend and award-winning comic creator Drew Edwards and DC Comics superstar artist Nicola Scott about their early work on Drew's "Halloween Man" series, which is now available in the "Halloween Man" Omnibus from Simon and Schuster.

To order the book, check out this link -

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Halloween-Man/Drew-Edwards/9781954167322

You can connect with Drew on many social media sites, including:

https://www.instagram.com/drew_halloween/?hl=en

You can find Nicola on various social media platforms via her website here:

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 157, "The Alligator People"

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500

We are back after a brief hiatus - and what better way to celebrate than chat about 1959's " The Alligator People"? Swamp atmosphere, Lon Chaney Jr. and some special make-up effects/masks that are the early work of the amazing Dick Smith adds up to a surprisingly fun movie!

Quicksand cocktail

1 oz. Baileys Irish Cream

1 oz. Vodka

.5 oz. Butterscotch Schnapps

.5 oz. Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

2 tsp. powdered chocolate or regular Graham cracker

maraschino cherries for garnish

Combine liquor in Old Fashioned glass with ice, stir

Sprinkle powdered graham cracker over drink

Garnish with cherry

Manon’s Restorative cocktail

1.5 oz. White Rum

1 oz. Pimms No.1 Liqueur

1 oz pickle juice

1 oz. simple syrup

2 dashes Tabasco

Combine and mix ingredients

Rim Highball glass with Cajun seasoning

Top off with 7-up or Sprite

Garnish with pickle

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 156, Crossover with Castle of Horror, "The Legend of Boggy Creek"

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Once again we got to join our dear friends at The Castle of Horror Podcast and talk monster stuff - this time, it was "1972's The Legend of Boggy Creek".

We fall down the usual rabbit holes . . .

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 155, "The Abominable Dr. Phibes"

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Vincent Price? Joseph Cotten? Terry-Thomas and his gap-toothed smile? Sign us up! 1971's "The Abominable Dr. Phibes" is a treat!

This is a LONG episode. Sorry folks . . .

"Phibe's Vibes" cocktail

2 oz gin

1/2 lime juice

teaspoon of elderberry (or similar) liqueur (for color)

several dashes Lavender syrup

1/2 oz simple syrup

Shake with ice, strain into chilled martini glass

Enjoy.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 154, "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark"

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Here is our belated Scott Chesebrough birthday episode, wherein we chat about 1973's made-for-tv "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark', starring Kim Darby, Jim Hutton a bricked-up fireplace and some creepy little goblins!

Scott's "3 Nasty Gnomes" cocktail:

2.5 oz of Bourbon

.5 oz Grand Marnier

1 oz Orange soda water

1 tsp brown sugar simple syrup

1 tsp strawberry preserves

.25 tsp teaspoon cinnamon

Stir with ice

Strain into an Old Fashioned glass

Enjoy!

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 153, Monstrous Musings #21 with Howard Berger and Marshall Julius

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0500

The boys are back in town . . . or at least in the Deep Dark Lounge!

Fellow monster kids Howard Berger, special make-up effects legend, and Marshall Julius, veteran nerd journalist and blogger culture, have written ANOTHER fantastic book, "Making Monsters: Inside Stories from the Creators of Hollywood's Most Iconic Creatures".

Marshall Julius is ALL over the internet - this is simply one way to connect with him:

https://www.instagram.com/vintagegeekcentral/?hl=en

Howard Berger can be found here:

https://www.instagram.com/hoops511/?hl=en

You can buy their new book here - and you REALLY should:

https://www.makingmonsters.org/makingmonsters/shop/home

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 152, "Mandy"

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500

It's 2018's "Mandy", folks, with the always entertaining Nicholas Cage and the ethereal Andrea Riseborough - what the HELL else can we say, except it's head-trippin' crazy and glorious.

As was Mary's cocktail . . .

The Psychedelic Scream cocktail

1.5 oz. vodka

.5 oz. black raspberry liqueur

2 oz. cranberry juice

.25 oz. lemon juice

Mint, for garnish

Blackberries, for garnish

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and shake vigorously. Strain into a lowball glass, and garnish with a sprig of mint and blackberries.

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 151, "From Beyond"

Wed, 21 May 2025 23:00:00 -0500

The crew finally chat about Stuart Gordon's 1986 Lovecraft-inspired "From Beyond" - and what a grand old time it was! Barbara Crampton, Jeffrey Combs, Ken Foree, pineal glands - what's not to like?

"Resonator" cocktail

2 oz Gin

1 oz Cherry Liqueur

1/2 oz simple syrup

1/4 oz or less Pernod/Absinthe

Combine and shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

Garnish with Orange twist.

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 150, "Attack of the Beast Creatures"

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The crew celebrate their 150th episode by watching a . . . gem.

"Attack of the Beast Creatures" is . . . erm . . . whew . . . a noble attempt at . . . film making?

Scott's cocktail was tasty, however!

“Red Demon” cocktail

1/3 cup Raspberry sherbet

3 oz Regular ginger ale, raspberry ginger ale or 7up.

3 oz Cran-Raspberry juice.

2 oz white or coconut rum.

3-4 drops red food coloring (optional)

In large coup glass, combine juice, ginger ale, rum and optional food coloring. Stir.

Add 1/3 cup raspberry sherbet. Stir again.

Consume!

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 149, "Ghostwatch" with Alex Taylor.

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Our dear friend and guest host Alex Taylor joins the crew to talk about his childhood trauma caused by 1992's GHOSTWATCH.

Join us for the therapy session!

"The Screaming Cat" cocktail

2 oz light rum

1 oz blood orange juice

½ oz Lime juice

¾ oz simple syrup

Shake vigorously with ice, strain into a coupe glass, garnish with blood orange peel.

Enjoy!

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 148, "The Vourdalak"

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0500

The crew celebrate Dave's belated birthday by watching 2023's "The Vourdalak", a French film based on the Russian novella, "The Family of the Vourdalak".

This movie has it all; a French noble, a beauty mark, a dysfunctional Serbian family with lots of issues and . . . a freaky marionette!

Scott's cocktail was damned tasty.

"The Vourdalak Cocktail"

1.5 oz Rum

1.5 oz White Chocolate Liqueur

.5 oz Luxardo Maraschino or Maraschino liqueur

⅛ tsp Vanilla Extract

White Chocolate Shavings & Maraschino Cherry, for garnish.

Combine and shake ingredients (except chocolate shavings) w/ice. Pour into a chilled martini glass using a strainer. Grate white chocolate over top, add a cherry (optional) and serve!

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 147, Monstrous Musings #20, with Drew Edwards and David Bowles

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Dave is joined by comic creators Drew Edwards and David Bowles to chat about their upcoming "The Matron" comic, a wild hybrid of Slasher meets Slavic myth in Central Texas.

At the time of this posting, the project has a Kickstarter campaign, with very cool perks, below:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ipicomic/the-matron-slasher-meets-slavic-myth-in-central-texas?ref=project_tweet

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 146, "Burn Witch Burn"

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600

The crew watch 1962's "Burn Witch Burn" ( Also known as "Night of the Eagle" ) when Mary is back for a visit to Deep Dark Lounge Midwest. The first attempt at recording was a disaster - cocktails MAY have been responsible. The second recording (after Mary had returned to Deep Dark Lounge East) was MUCH better.

Enjoy!

"Love Potion" cocktail

In a shaker without ice, shake vigorously for 30 -45 seconds, to froth egg white:

4 oz white rum

2 oz Aperol

4 oz pineapple juice

1 egg white

Add ice and shake another 15 seconds.

Strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with rose petals or maraschino cherry.

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 145, Crossover with Castle of Horror podcast, "Shadow of the Vampire"

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0600

We spend a delightful evening as guests on the Castle of Horror Podcast to chat about 2000's "Shadow of the Vampire".
It was a blast hanging out with these folks as we put a cap on our look at Nosferatu movies.
Cheers!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 144, "Nosferatu" 2024

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600

The crew lose themselves in the beautiful and terrifying 2024 version of "Nosferatu", brought to the big screen by one of their favorites, director Robert Eggers.

Whew! It's a nightmarish feast for the eyes, ears and soul. You might need Scott's cocktail to steady your nerves.

"Wisborg Nightcap" cocktail

1/2 oz Vodka
1/2 oz Cointreau Liqueur
1/2 oz Gin
1/2 oz Rum
1/2 oz Blue Curacao
1/2 oz Chambord
2 oz simple syrup

Combine and stir all but Chambord in an ice-filled "Old Fashioned" glass, drizzle Chambord on top, then garnish with a Maraschino Cherry.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 143, "Nosferatu" 1922 and 1979

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Happy Bloodsucking Christmas from our twisted crew to you!

The gang watch and chat both 1922's "Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror" and 1979's "Nosferatu the Vampyre". Are you surprised that we love them?

Two movies equals two cocktails!

"Max’s Mix "
2 oz. Whiskey or bourbon
3/4 oz Cherry liquor
3/4 oz. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice
A dash of simple syrup

Combine all ingredients in a glass or a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Stir with a cocktail spoon until ice cold. Strain into a couple glass and garnish with a twist of lemon.

"Lucy’s Libation"
1 & 1/2 oz. Light rum
1/2 oz. Pomegranate liquor
3 oz. Pineapple juice
1/3 oz. Fresh-squeezed lime juice
1/3 oz. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1/3 oz. Cinnamon simple syrup

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until ice cold, and strain into a hurricane glass. Garnish with a wedge of pineapple (cut into the shape of Nosferatu’s teeth) and a maraschino cherry.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 142, "The Screaming Skull"

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0600

One of our listeners suggested that the crew watch 1958's "The Screaming Skull", and we aim to please. This movie is much maligned - and perhaps rightfully so - but we managed to find a lot to talk about and not all of it was negative. What a curious surprise . . .

Also we loved the cheeky warning at the beginning, ""The Screaming Skull is a motion picture that reaches its climax in shocking horror. Its impact is so terrifying it May have an unforeseen effect: it May kill you. Therefore, its producers feel they must assure free burial service to anyone who dies of fright while seeing The Screaming Skull."

“Screaming Mai Tai” cocktail

2 oz Pineapple Rum
1 oz Blue Curaçao
1/2 oz Lime Juice
1/2 oz Cinnamon simple syrup

Mix in cocktail shaker with ice
Pour over crushed ice
Garnish with orange slice in a cup of your choice

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 141, "Willard" (1971)

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Rats!

No, seriously. This blast from the past has rats - LOTS of 'em!

The crew watch 1971's "Willard", starring a VERY young Bruce Davison, a middle-aged Ernest Borgnine and a rather old Elsa Lanchester. Did we mention the rats? What more do we have to say? Watch it!

The cocktail was . . . interesting.

"The White Rat" - Recipe to follow!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 140, "The People Under the Stairs"

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Season 6 is off to a fun start as the crew encounter "The People Under the Stairs", Wes Craven's 1991 Horror Comedy. Comedy? Really? Goofy, perhaps . . .

Mary's cocktail was, as ever, delightful

"The Landlord’s Chimney"

2 ounces gin
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
3/4 ounce cherry liquor
1 small or medium egg white

Combine all ingredients in a glass and shake vigorously over ice to get the egg white to froth. Strain into a Collins glass and garnish with a lime peel (not unlike a fresh green dollar bill!).

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep.139, Burton's "Sleepy Hollow" and Disney's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We wrap up Season 5 with a two-movie extravaganza: Tim Burton's 1999 "Sleepy Hollow" and Disney's 1949 "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".
This is a LOOOOONG one, folks, so grab a pillow, a blankie and Scott's cocktail . . .

"Crane’s Elixir"

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 Maraschino cherry
2 oz apple cider
2 oz. Bourbon.

Instructions:

1. Mix two tablespoons of sugar with 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Place on plate. Coat rim of glass in maple syrup. Dip rim in sugar mixture. Set aside.

2. Mix the pumpkin puree, apple cider, & pumpkin pie spice in a cocktail shaker with spoon.

3. Add maple syrup & bourbon. Fill shaker half full with ice. Shake vigorously until shaker is cold.

4. Place ice (or one skull cube) into in glass. Pour mix through a strainer over ice. Garnish with a maraschino Cherry.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 138, "The Girl on the Third Floor"

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The crew stumble upstairs and bump into 2019's "The Girl on the Third Floor", directed and co-written by Travis Stevens and starring Phil "CM Punk" Brooks (who looks a HELL of a lot like a hybrid of Dick York and Dick Sargent of "Bewitched").

Scott's cocktail was mighty tasty!

"Third Floor" cocktail

3 oz Vodka
1 oz Triple Sec
4 oz Cranberry juice
2 oz Cherry juice
1 oz lime
2 oz Ginger Ale

Pour all ingredients in shaker, shake well.
Serve in Collins glass 3/4 full with ice.
Add two maraschino cherries.
Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 137, Monstrous Musings #19 with Austin Jennings

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The crew chat with Austin Jennings, co-creator and director of "The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs" about his just-released movie, "Eight Eyes". Austin gave everyone an in-depth look at the creation of his wonderfully nasty little film, a Vinegar Syndrome release, scheduled to show on SHUDDER starting September 23. Strongly recommended.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 136, "The Creeping Flesh"

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The crew get all warm and fuzzy watching Cushing and Lee together again, in 1973's "The Creeping Flesh", directed by the fantastic Freddie Francis. Better than cold and slimy, right???

Mary's Challman strength cocktail was another winner. Yum!

"The Serum" cocktail

1 1/2 oz. Dry Gin
2/3 oz. Chartreuse
2/3 oz. Luxardo
2/3 oz. Freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 oz. Ice cold water

Shake all ingredients over ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with several cherries stacked together on a cocktail skewer (mimicking a severed finger)!

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 135, "The House of Dark Shadows"

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The crew checks out Dan Curtis' 1970 movie, "House of Dark Shadows", the first of two big screen versions of his "Dark Shadows" TV soap opera.
Mary learns all about the Dark Shadows series, and the conversation runs far and wide, helped along by Dave's thinly-veiled Rum and Coke cocktail.

"Barnabas' Black Blood" cocktail

2 oz. DARK Rum

1 oz. Cherry Liqueur

In ice-filled low ball glass/ rocks glass, top with Coke, garnish with orange twist.

Enjoy this thinly disguised Rum and Coke!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 134, "The Hand"

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The crew gasps in horror (and giggles) as Michael Caine's character loses his hand in 1981, "The Hand", from writer/director Oliver Stone. Sir Michael may have been simply been paying for his garage with this baby, but it WAS quite entertaining.

“The Severed Hand” cocktail

1.5 oz. Spiced Rum
75 oz. Cherry Liqueur
.33 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice
.75 oz. fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice
.33 oz. simple syrup
6 drops of pimento bitters

Shake all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker and strain into a coupe glass. Garner with a twist of lemon and a maraschino cherry.

Enjoy!

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 133, "The Reflecting Skin"

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The crew are still processing their thoughts about the hard-to-classify film, 1990's "The Reflecting Skin". It's a good thing they are all of a bright and cheerful disposition . . .

Whew.

Scott's cocktail is MIGHTY fine - and much more uplifting than the movie.

"The Flaming Dove” cocktail

Ingredients:
.75 oz butterscotch schnapps
.50 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream
.25 oz Grenadine or Raspberry Syrup
.50 oz 151 Rum

Instructions:
- optimally serve in 3 oz chilled shot glass.
-pour schnapps in glass.
- use spoon to gently pour Irish Cream over schnapps in separate layer.
- pour grenadine or syrup in same manner.
- top with 151 Rum.
- sprinkle lightly with cinnamon & nutmeg (optional)
- light surface of drink with lighter. Spices should “spark” as ignited.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 132, "Sisters"

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Brian DePalma? Conjoined Twins? Birthday Cake? Sign us up!!!!
The crew watch 1972's "Sisters", DePalma's early foray into voyeurism and split-screen mayhem, and Dave once again professes his crush on actress and (now) producer Jennifer Salt.

"Bad Birthday Cake Cocktail"
In a shaker, muddle:
1 sugar cube
3 or 4 generous dashes of Orange Bitters
2 tsp of Vanilla Extract

Add:
“Several” ice cubes
1 oz. Spiced Rum
1 oz. Amaretto
1 oz. Heavy (liquid) Whipping Cream (NOT whipped cream!)

Shake w/ ice & strain into a martini glass
Garnish w/ multi-colored party sprinkles

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 131, "As Above, So Below"

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The crew return after a long break and find themselves trapped underground with 2014's "As Above, So Below".

Gnashing of teeth, tearing of clothes and claustrophobic, hellish mayhem ensues . . . and they also watch the movie!

Mary's cocktail was a BIG hit!

The “Elixir of Life” cocktail

2 oz. Rye Whiskey
1.5 oz. Sweet Vermouth
1.5 oz. Campari.

Stir all ingredients in an ice-filled mixing glass or shaker, then strain into a Low Ball glass with a large cube of ice.

Garnish with orange peel.

Enjoy!

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A Brief Message

Tue, 14 May 2024 13:00:00 -0500

Hello, friends -

We are taking a month-long break to wrap up personal and professional business, recharge our batteries and track down murderous beasties in the wilderness. Rest assured, we will be back sometime in June, with all new episodes and cocktails.

Cheers!

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 130, "The Black Cat"

Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The crew get a little TOO excited by the excess shown in this 1934, pre-code thriller starring Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, some black cats and a few faintly glimpsed nipples.

And don't get Scott started on the skin flaying scene . . .

Speaking of Scott, his cocktail was just what the Doctor ordered.

The "Poelzig"cocktail

In a highball glass filled with ice, pour, and then gently stir the following ingredients:

2 oz Vodka
2 oz Cherry Brandy or Cherry Schnapps
4 oz Cherry Cola
2 oz Cranberry Juice
1/2 tsp. Juice from Luxardo cherries, (or Maraschino as substitute) in addition to 2-3 cherries for garnish.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 129, "In the Mouth of Madness"

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0500

The crew lose their minds over John Carpenter's 1994, "In the Mouth of Madness", and get all "Lovecrafty" . . . so be prepared for the usual diversions and rabbit holes.

Dave's cocktail, like the village of Hobb’s End, seems sweet (and somewhat bland) on the surface, but will get you in the end.

"Hobb’s End Punch"

2 oz dark rum (Cruzan blackstrap rum)
1 oz lemon juice
1 oz pineapple juice
1 oz grenadine
.5 oz simple syrup
SEVERAL dashes of Angostura bitters

(Note - if you add orange juice, this becomes "Dave's Rum Punch".)

Shake to combine, pour over ice.

Enjoy

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 128, "Hereditary"

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Whew. The crew watched Ari Aster's "2018 Hereditary" shortly after its release, and were so shaken by it that they vowed never to watch it again.

So . . . here they go again! Gluttons for punishment - and devotees of well crafted movies - they girdled their loins, strode forth into the maelstrom and subjected themselves to its unique "charms". All for YOU, dear listener. All for you.

Mary's cocktail was needed.

The "Scorched Body" cocktail

1.5 oz. Laphroaig Scotch – or a similar “peaty” Scotch
1.5 oz. Cocchi Americano
1.5 oz. Aperol

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice. STIR until frigid, and garnish with a Luxardo cherry (floating on the bottom, of course, not unlike a decapitated noggin).

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 127, "Shrooms"

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The gang fall under the hallucinogenic influence of 2007's horror film, "Shrooms". Scott teases us with the notion that he considered adding mushrooms to his cocktail recipe - but wisely chose not to.

The "Murderous Mushroom" cocktail

Ingredients:

2 oz spiced rum
1 oz Maraschino cherry liqueur
1 oz apple cider or juice
.5 oz honey
.5 oz lime juice
Lime wheel or wedge (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the spiced rum, cherry liqueur, apple cider, honey syrup, and lime juice.

2. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.

3. Strain the mixture into a coupe glass.

4. Place a lime wheel or wedge on the rim.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 126, "Happy Hour Adventures"

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600

As the crew prepare to record a slew of new episodes, we offer up this selection of dramatized "adventures" from past seasons. Think of them as a nod to the radio shows of old - without the same talent! We won't be offended if you hit the fast forward button.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 125, "The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue"

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600

For Dave's birthday, the crew watch the Spanish-Italian zombie movie from 1974, "The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue". Everyone was locked in their respective chambers and there was NO cake, but Mary's cocktail was a hit!

The Drowned Man" cocktail:

2 oz. Gin
.5 oz. Genepy (or another bitter herbal liqueur)
Prosecco
Fresh rosemary

Shake Gin and Genepy over ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a Collins glass, and top with Prosecco and garnish with rosmary.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 124, "The Old Dark House"

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600

The gang seek shelter in 1932's "The Old Dark House" and have a grand old time with the denizens and travelers found within, though Dave has to call from the future a few times. Scott's hot shot cocktail was a hit.

"Fire Bug" cocktail

1 oz. Brandy
1 oz Pear liqueur
1 Tsp. Golden Rum

Instructions:
Pour brandy and liquor into a shot glass. Heat and ignite rum in a spoon, and add to the glass. Extinguish flame, and serve.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 123, "Event Horizon"

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600

To kick off the New Year, Scott, Mary and Dave buckle themselves in, drink a glass of Tang and blast into the outer space, where they experience the horrors of 1997's "Event Horizon". Mary gushes over Sam Neill repeatedly, but you knew that was going to happen, didn't you?

Actually, no Tang was consumed during this recording, but plenty of Mary's cocktail was.

“Gouged Eye” cocktail

2 oz White Rum
1/2 oz Maraschino Liqueur
3/4 oz Lime juice
1/2 oz fresh-squeezed Grapefruit juice (Dave and Scott used Pineapple juice)

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake until cold, and strain into a coupe glass.
Garnish with a lime wheel with a maraschino cherry placed in the middle, resembling an eye!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 122, "Rasputin the Mad Monk"

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600

In this Christmas episode the gang is visited by Hammer Studio's 1966, "Rasputin the Mad Monk" and at least ONE of the trio is thoroughly enchanted by Christopher Lee's performance . . . can you guess who?

Murderous computer HAL Jr is once again making his presence known. If only it had been "presents", but we don't think HAL Jr celebrates the season. Ah, well.

For his holiday cocktail, Dave combines suitable "Russian" ingredients and it ends up tasting like cheap Port wine. Dave LIKES cheap Port wine.

Happy New Year!

"Rasputin's Blood" cocktail

3 parts Madeira Wine (Allegedly loved by Rasputin)
2 parts Vodka (Obvious Russian connection, right?)
1 part Cherry Syrup (Cherry Varenya, a tea sweetener made by many Russians)

Pour over ice in an Old Fashioned glass, stir until cold, express oil from an Orange peel over the drink and add the peel as a garnish.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 121, "Rodan"

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The crew goes Old School and watches the classic kaiju, 1956's 'Rodan". Scott can't hide his anger at the filmmaker's confusion and misrepresentation of the noble Pteranodon/ Pterodactyl and goes on a frothing diatribe.

The cocktail was inspired by Scott's faulty memory regarding Rodan's breath and his overall anger at the creature's "scientific" classification.

“Pteranodon Imposter” cocktail.

1 oz. Amaretto
2 oz “Fireball” whiskey liqueur
3 oz Egg Nog
Dusting of cinnamon, sugar & nutmeg

In cocktail shaker filled 3/4 with ice, pour egg nog, whiskey & Amaretto.
Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Strain into Old Fashioned glass
Garnish with dusting of spices, and optional maraschino cherry.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 120, "Only Lovers Left Alive"

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600

This episode, recorded just before Halloween, is a combination of Mary's "birthday movie choice" AND our virtual Halloween Party. We watched "Only Lovers Left Alive" and had a grand time - especially since Mary came up with TWO cocktails for us!

"Eve"
In a champagne flute, combine:
.5 oz. Cognac
1 dash of Cherry Bitters
Top with Champagne
Garnish with the darkest maraschino cherry you can find.

"Adam"
In a mixing glass with ice, combine:
2 oz. Rye Whiskey
.75 oz Dry Vermouth
.5 oz Cocchi Americano
1 dash ea. Walnut Bitters & Cherry Bitters.
Stir until very cold & strain into a chilled Old Fashioned glass.
Garnish with a dark Maraschino Cherry.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 119, Crossover with Castle of Horror - "Last Voyage of the Demeter"

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600

We join our friends over at the Castle of Horror Podcast to chat about this year's "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" and a damned good time was had by all!

There were a few minor audio hitches (7 talking heads, 7 separate microphones!), but it was an absolute pleasure hanging out with fellow Dracula fans.

Dave's cocktail was rather tasty . . .

"Captain Elliot's Cherry Bounce"

Combine the following in a mixing glass with ice, stir and pour into a cocktail glass:

2 parts pineapple-flavored Rum
3 part lime-flavored LaCroix sparkling water
1 part cherry syrup
Garnish with a maraschino cherry

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 118, "Necronomicon"

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The crew watch a Lovecraft movie - 1993's "NECRONOMICON" - that none of them were aware of until very recently. How is THAT possible? They enjoy, to one degree or another, Dave's version of a French Martini.

"French Martini" cocktail

2 oz vodka
1/2 oz Blackberry Liqueur (Chambord)
1 1/2 oz pineapple juice

Shake with ice, strain into a chilled martini glass, garnish with pineapple wedge or a raspberry, and enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep.117, Monstrous Musings #18 with Katharine Coldiron

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Our friend Katharine Coldiron is back to talk about a forthcoming work, SUBURBAN IMPLOSION, an anthology that will look at the seminal 1982 movie POLTERGEIST from the viewpoint of Millenials.

From the website:
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Seeking Millennial opinions about Poltergeist (1982).

You know you have one.

If you're a Millennial, we'd like to hear your opinions, memories, analyses, and instincts about Poltergeist. These can come in any form you desire: essays, fiction, poetry, art, collage, fictionalized transcripts, spirit photography, whatever. Send it our way.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 116, "Session 9"

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The crew spend time in the infamous Danvers State Mental Hospital, via 2001's psychological horror film, "Session 9", all while drinking Scott's most complicated and visually disgusting cocktail.

The "Danvers Cocktail"

Cocktail ingredients:
2 oz Rum
1 oz Triple Sec
2 oz Maraschino Liqueur
4 oz Fruit Punch
2 oz Cherry Juice
2 oz 7 Up/Sprite
1 tbsp Lime Juice

For glass rim and garnish:
3 tbsp Black Sanding Sugar
3 tbsp Simple Syrup
Lychee "Eyeball"

For Lychee "Eyeball":
1 can Lychee fruit
Seedless Raspberry Jam
Blueberry
Red Food coloring

To make Eyeball -
Open and drain Lychee syrup. Pat Lychee dry with paper towel.
Spoon small amount of Raspberry jam into cavity.
Insert single, large Blueberry into cavity, dimple side up (the Pupil)
"Paint" Food Coloring veins on Lychee for bloodshot effect.
Add to cocktail by piercing pupil with cocktail skewer, which also holds "eyeball" together.

Prepare glass:
Dip Highball glass into plate of Simple Syrup, then into plate of Black Sugar. Let sit and dry in sugar for 3 minutes.

Blend cocktail ingredients in mixing glass.

Pour cocktail into Highball glass half-full of Ice, let sit for 1 minute to allow Black Sugar to drip into glass.

Garnish with Lychee "Eyeball".

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep.115, "Night of the Living Dead" 1990

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Our dear friend Alex Taylor, that wacky Englishman living in Texas, joins us for a spirited discussion of Tom Savini's 1990 remake of "Night of the Living Dead", and we talk FOREVER! Seriously!

Unlike the last episode, Dave only messes up someone's name ONE time, mistakenly referring to actor Duane Jones (Ben from the original 1968 "Night of the Living Dead") as Duane Johnson. Blast . . .

Scott makes a beer cocktail - and its pretty damned tasty!

"Uncle Rege's Recipe" beer cocktail

In a mixing glass, combine and stir:
Beer
1 oz Vodka
1 oz Rum
1 oz Lime juice
1.5 oz Grenadine

Pour into a glass half-filled with ice.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 114, "Jacob's Ladder"

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Whew! The crew watch Adrian Lyne's "Jacob Ladder", which is a heartbreaking journey though the experience of memory, trauma . . . and the great unknown. The only thing to lighten the mood was our usual fall down various rabbit holes, another early garage band memory and Dave's continuing mispronunciation of Lyne's last name.

Mary's cocktail was a keeper!

“Demon Tail” cocktail

2.5 oz Spiced Rum
1 oz Cointreau
3 oz Pineapple Juice
1 oz Orange Juice
1 oz Sweetened Cream of Coconut
.5 oz Lime Juice

Shake with ice
Strain into Collin’s glass
Garnish with grated Nutmeg and charred Cinnamon stick
Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 113, "Kwaidan"

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The crew watch 1964's "Kwaidan", a thoroughly striking Japanese ghost anthology movie that is over 3 hours long - and if you guessed that this is a LONG episode, you would be right. Good for you!

Dave's strong cocktail may have contributed to some tumbles down a few rabbit holes, but hey, at this point, does it even matter? Between listener questions, musings on Post-WW2 Japan and the usual distractions, there is a LOT to take in. Enjoy!

"Kwaidan" cocktail - a modified Manhattan.

In a mixing glass with ice combine:
1.5 oz. Bourbon
1.5 oz. Sake
.5 oz. Sweet Vermouth
.25 oz. Cherry Liqueur
1 dash Angostura Bitters
2 dashes Orange Bitters

Stir and strain into chilled Coupe glass.

Garnish with Maraschino Cherry.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 112, "Trauma"

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Friend of the podcast, John "Fading Arcader", joins the crew to help them deal with Dario Argento's 1993 "Trauma". John is the one who introduced us to the movie and pointed out that it was shot in Minneapolis, so . . . in many ways, this whole episode is his fault . . .

Scott's delightfully blue cocktail was a hit.

“Minneapolis Trauma” cocktail

1 bottle Smirnoff Ice
1 can Strawberry sparkling water.
2 oz. Blue Curacao
Strawberry slice for Garnish

1.Fill Collins glass with ice.

2.Mix together ½ a bottle of Smirnoff Ice and ½ a can of Strawberry sparkling water in glass.

3.Float 1 ounce of Blue Curacao on ice. (Good luck!)

4.Garnish with a strawberry slice.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 111, "Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things"

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The crew watch director Bob Clark's 1972 "Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things", a zombie film heavily inspired by Romero's "Night of the Living Dead".
Scott teases Dave and Mary with memories of his early 1970's wardrobe, provokes them with possibilities of photographic proof, and now they can't think of anything else . . .

Mary's cocktail was delicious!

"Orville’s Shake - Up"

In a shaker with ice, combine and shake until chilled:

.75 oz. Banana Liqueur
1.5 oz. Spiced Rum
.5 oz. Cinnamon Sugar Syrup
.5 oz. Lemon Juice (less than Mary’s recommendation – shhhhh!)

Strain into a Coupe Glass and garnish with a Lemon peel.

Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 110, "Rabid, 1977"

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The crew watch 1977's "Rabid" by David Cronenberg, and despite HAL Jr's best attempts at sabotaging Mary's computer and phone, they manage to record their thoughts and sip Dave's variation on the whiskey sour- yes, that's right. ANOTHER whiskey sour for ANOTHER Cronenberg.

The "Rabies Sour"

Ingredients:
1 Egg white
2.5 oz of Bourbon (Bulleit)
.75 oz of Lemon Juice
.75 oz of Maple Syrup
.5 oz of Cherry Liqueur (Cherry Heering)

In a shaker with ice combine all but the egg white and Cherry Liqueur. Shake 15 seconds, strain into spare glass, discard ice, pour chilled ingredients back into shaker. Add egg white and “dry” shake for another 15 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass.

Drizzle Cherry Liqueur over the froth.

Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 109, Pterodactyl Musings

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500

While Mary continues to settle into her new chamber in the Deep Dark Lounge East, Scott and Dave muse at length about movies starring Pterodactyls - and their kind - as the main monsters.

Scott's appropriately named cocktail was delicious.

"Malicious Pterodactyl Punch"

In shaker with ice, combine:
1.5 oz. Banana Rum
1.5 oz. Blue Curacao
4 oz. Watermelon Juice
Strain into a Highball glass with ice.
Garnish with a Maraschino Cherry, a Kiwi slice and a splash of Spiced Rum.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 108, "The Giant Claw"

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The second part of the Scott Chesebrough Birthday/Mary Challman Leaving the Nest extravaganza continues with a look at 1957's "The Giant Claw".

SOMEBODY fell asleep before we could record the "Tail End" of the episode (no bird pun intended), so, several hectic moving days later, Mary had to join us from The Deep Dark Lounge East to wrap it up.

Also - Scott's second cocktail was a hit!

"The Giant Claw" Margarita

In a blender with 5-6 ice cubes, combine and blend until smooth:
15 oz. bag of frozen Strawberries
6 oz. Silver Tequila
3 oz. Triple Sec
3 oz. Lime Juice
3 tbsp. Honey

Pour into 2 Margarita glasses and garnish with a Lime wedge and 6 to 8 Blueberries.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 107, "Shock Waves"

Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

To celebrate Scott's birthday and mark the end (sniff, sniff) of Mary's time in the Minnesota Deep Dark Lounge, the crew watch TWO movies, back to back - and ALMOST record two episodes, back to back!

The first movie was this underrated gem from 1977, "Shock Waves". You will have to check out episode #108 for the second movie.

Scot mixed up two cocktails, as well - here is the first one:

“Shock Wave” cocktail

In a shaker with ice, combine and shake:
1.5 oz Coconut Rum
.5 oz Orange Liqueur
.5 oz Peach Schnapps
3 oz Orange Juice
.5 oz Lime Juice

Shake until well chilled, strain into Highball glass with ice.

Drizzle Grenadine over ice, garnish with Lime Wedge and Maraschino Cherry.

Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 106, Monstrous Musings #17 with Katharine Coldiron

Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Our friend Katharine Coldiron is back to talk about her newest book, "Junk Film: Why Bad Movies Matter".

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 105, Crossover with Castle of Horror, "Assignment Terror"

Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The crew join their dear friends at the Castle of Horror Podcast to chat about 1969's "Assignment Terror" , and have a blast!

"The Naschy" Cocktail

In a Highball glass filled with ice combine:
2 oz Sangria
1 oz Gin (maybe more)
2 oz Tonic Water
Garnish with slice of Lime and an Orange Twist

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 104, "Fire in the Sky"

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The crew are abducted by aliens and are forced to watch 1993's "Fire in the Sky". We dare you to listen to their story!

"The Desert Abduction" mocktail

In a highball glass with ice, combine:
½ oz pure Ginger Juice (Ginger Shot with Cayenne pepper)
Several dashes Orange or Peach Bitters
Agua de Kefir “Prickly Pear Cactus and Lemon”

Garnish with half slice of Grapefruit.

If you NEED alcohol, you could add 1 ½ oz Vodka, Light Rum or Gin . . .

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 103, "Journey to the Far Side of the Sun"

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Scott, Mary and Dave take a long, bloviating journey to. . . . well, you get the idea . . .

"Black Sun" Cocktail

In a highball glass with ice combine:

1.5 oz Dark Rum
1.5 oz Triple Sec (or Cointreau!)
4 oz Coke
Splash of Lemon Juice
Orange Twist for Garnish

Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 102, "Cemetery Man"

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Actor Rupert Everett confounds and entertains our crew with his portrayal of a complicated and unlikeable character in 1994's "Cemetery Man", forcing them to consume several of Scott's delightful cocktail . . .

The "Buffalora Martini"

Combine with ice and shake:
2 oz Chocolate Vodka
1 oz Almond Liqueur
1 oz Triple Sec
1 oz Chocolate Syrup

Pour into Martini glass and garnish with a sprinkle of Chocolate Cereal crumbs and 2 Maraschino Cherries.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 101, John Carpenter's "Vampires"

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0600

In this episode, our dear Mary is on a much-deserved vacation, so the crew is joined by artist, phlebotomist and fellow Monster Kid, Katie Steinruck, in a viewing of John Carpenter's 1998 "Vampires". Lots of laughter and the usual trips down multiple rabbit holes followed . . .

Katie's cocktail was delicious!

Chimayó Cocktail

Combine and shake with ice:
1.5 oz Tequila
.25 oz Crème de Cassis Liqueur
1 oz unfiltered apple cider
.5 oz lemon juice

Pour into martini glass.

Add Apple slices for garnish and Maraschino Cherry Juice drizzle for blood effect . . .

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 100, "Salem's Lot"

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The crew celebrate episode #100 by watching 1979's Salem's Lot, tumbling down the usual rabbit holes and sharing their thoughts on recording 100 shows and the effect it has had on their dark, twisted lives . . .

"Mr. Barlow's Brew" cocktail

In a shaker with ice combine:
1 1/2 oz Gin
1/2 oz Blue Curacao
1 oz White Vermouth
1 oz Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Simple Syrup

Shake and pour into martini glass.

Garnish with a twist of Grapefruit.
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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 99, Monstrous Musings #16 with Kyle Starks

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The crew sit down (virtually, perhaps, but you get the idea) with author and comic creator Kyle Starks and chat about his work - in particular, his newest series for Dark Horse Comics, "Where Monsters Lie".

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 98, "Moontrap"

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The crew watch 1989's "Moontrap", a pleasant, if somewhat unremarkable, sci-fi movie starring Star Trek's Walter Koenig and genre favorite Bruce Campbell.
The joy of sitting down together and sipping Scott's delightful cocktail may have prevented a truly in-depth analysis (or even basic description) of the movie . . .

Lunar Cocktail

With ice, shake vigorously:

2 oz White Rum
2 oz Heavy Cream,
1 oz Dark Creme de Cacao
1 oz Triple Sec

Strain into a cocktail glass.

Top with orange slice.

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 97, Monstrous Musings #15 with Heather Wixson

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The crew spend time with author, managing editor, film critic, Special Effects Industry Historian and fellow Monster Kid Heather Wixson as she talks about the newest book in her 4-volume series, "Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Conversations with Cinema's Greatest Artists". She was simply delightful and we want to have her come back and chat with us!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 96, "Shivers"

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Scott, Mary and Dave welcome in the New Year by re-watching Cronenberg's 1975 science fiction body horror film, "Shivers". Though disgusted by the truly awful use of child actors in a few scenes, the crew had a great time watching it, as always, and it gave them a chance to gush about the stunning (and gracious) Lynn Lowry.

Dave's cocktail was actually a hit. Who'd a thunk it?

The "Starliner Sour"

This is a variation on the Whiskey Sour with a Canadian and Cronenberg twist!

2 oz Canadian Whiskey
1 Egg White
1/2 oz Maple Syrup (The REAL STUFF . . .)
1 oz Lemon Juice
3 dashes Angostura Bitters
1/2 oz Cherry Liqueur

Dry shake Canadian Whiskey and egg white until frothy.

Add ice, Maple Syrup, Lemon Juice and 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters, shake 15 seconds.

Strain over ice in a Lowball glass. Let the foam head settle in place. Drizzle or splatter Cherry Liqueur like blood.

Enjoy . . .

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 95, "The Vast of Night"

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600

The crew try their best to make it through an episode without getting lost . . . with mixed results.

They watch and gush about 2019's "The Vast of Night", a wonderful Sci-Fi/Mystery film, all under the influence of Mary's cocktail.

Happy Holidays!!!!

Brandy Everett cocktail

1.5 oz Brandy
1 oz Crème de Cacao
1 oz Egg Nog

Combine and shake over ice, strain into martini glass.
Garnish with 3 Coffee Beans

Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 94, Random Picks #1, "The Final Terror"

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600

In this first (and possibly LAST) Random Picks episode, the crew lose their tiny minds, as evidenced by the fact that they left the selection of the movie AND the cocktail to chance! The movie, drawn from Dave's WW1 helmet, was 1983's "The Final Terror", which was first recommended by screenwriter C. Robert Cargill and gifted to us by our dear friend Tom, turned out to be a lot of fun.

Did we mention this is a LONG episode?

When it came to drinks, the cocktail ingredients were randomly rolled for using various-sided dice and 2 of the three were not bad. In fact, #2 was considered above average. #3 is perhaps best avoided . . .

Random Cocktails

Drink 1:
1oz Brandy
1oz Cointreau
2oz Apple Cider
Pour contents into low ball glass filled 3/4 with ice. Stir.

Drink 2:
1.5oz Rum
1oz Aperol
1oz Lime Juice
Bitters
Lime Slice
Pour rum, Aperol into highball glass, 3/4 filled with ice, add Lime Juice, stir. Add dash Bitters, garnish with Lime Slice.

Drink 3:
1.5oz Whiskey
1oz Maraschino Liqueur
4oz Orange Juice
1oz Cream
Lime slice
Pour whiskey, Maraschino Liqueur & Orange Juice in low ball glass, stir, top with Cream. Garnish with Lime Slice. (This one could be shaken)

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep.93,"I was a Teenage Frankenstein"

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Scott, Mary and Dave have a right good time watching and chatting about 1957's "I was a Teenage Frankenstein."

Mary's cocktail was delightful, as usual.

"Jungle Juice" cocktail

1 oz Grenadine
2 oz Lime juice
3 oz White Rum
4 oz Cherry Lemonade (or whatever fruit juice you can find.)

Garnish with pink lemon (or whatever fruit you can find.)

Pour into tall glass with ice, mix, garnish and drink.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 92, "The Lost Boys" with Annie Challman

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Mary's little sister shares her thoughts with the crew as they chat about 1987's "The Lost Boys" and Dave makes a cocktail that SOUNDS better than it tastes . . .

"Sax on the Beach" cocktail

1 oz Vodka
1 oz Peach Brandy
1 oz Orange Juice
1 oz Cranberry Juice Cocktail

Shake with ice
Pour into Highball Glass half-filled with ice
Top off with a drizzle of cheap Grenadine and a slice of Orange

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 91, "Men"

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The crew watch 2022's folk-horror film, "Men". Whew. This was a tough one.

We all needed Scott's cocktail by the end.

"Homines" cocktail

1.5 oz Rum
1 oz Lemon Juice
.5 oz Simple Syrup
1 oz Raspberry Syrup
.5 oz Balsamic Vinegar
Raspberries
Powdered Sugar

Muddle Raspberries in Old Fashioned glass.

Shake Rum, Lemon Juice and Simple syrup in shaker w/ice.

Add 2 Balsamic Vinegar and stir.

Strain into Old Fashioned glass filled w/ crushed ice.

Top w/ more crushed ice, drizzle Raspberry Syrup to create bleeding effect, sprinkle Powdered Sugar and garnish w/ single Raspberry.

Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 90, Monstrous Musings #14 with David Weiner and "In Search of Darkness III"

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0500

The boys chat with director David Weiner about his third and final installment in the "In Search of Darkness" trilogy.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 89, "Mad God"

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The crew get lost in the visual delights of Phil Tippet's 2021 "Mad God" and run out of superlatives to describe their wonder.

Dave's cocktail was Challman strength and passable.

"Green God"cocktail

In an Old fashioned glass, with large ice cube, combine:

2 parts Scotch

1 part Drambui

Less than 1 part Midori

Several doses of Chocolate Bitters

Garnish with green Maraschino cherries

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 88, "Halloween H20" with guest Joe Russo

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Screenwriter, producer, director and all-around Monster Kid Joe Russo (the HORROR guy, not the Captain America guy) stops by and forces the crew to watch "1998's "Halloween H20" and a GRAND time is had by all!

As usual, Mary makes a fun cocktail.

The Russo Rum Punch

This batch makes 4 or 5 drinks -
9 oz rum
2 oz cherry liqueur
1.5 oz nut liqueur
1 cup of spiced apple cider
1 cup of ginger ale
Several dashes of Tiki Bitters

Pour into Old Fashioned glass filled with ice.
Top with sprig of Rosemary and slice of apple

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 87, Monstrous Musing #13 with Howard Berger and Marshall Julius

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Scott and Dave have a fascinating conversation with special make-up effects artist Howard Berger and author/journalist Marshall Julius, who have just published their amazing book, "Masters of Make-up Effects: A Century of Practical magic".

You can watch the video version of this interview on our YouTube channel right here:
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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 86, "The Sentinel"

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The crew marvel at the amazing cast collected for 1977's "The Sentinel" and sip Scott's delightful cooler-cocktail.

"John Carradine Cooler" cocktail

In a Collins glass half-filled with ice, combine:

1.5 oz. Chivas Regal or other Scotch

4 oz. Ginger Ale

1 oz. Lime juice

Garnish with:

Lime wedge

Maraschino cherry

Enjoy!

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 85, "Dracula and Son"

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Mary subjects the crew to the much maligned horror/comedy "Dracula and Son"; Scott and Dave end up eating crow.

“Sir Christopher’s Blood” cocktail

In an ice-filled highball glass combine:

2 oz spiced rum

1 oz Lime juice

.5 oz maraschino cherry juice

Top off w/ Black Cherry soda

Garnish with a peel of grapefruit and a

Luxardo Cherry.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 84, "Monstrous Musings #12 with John, Tom and Joe Bob's Jamboree"

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The crew - minus Scott, who was "engaged" elsewhere - had a blast at Joe Bob's Drive In Jamboree in Memphis, and this messy recording proves it. Our friends Tom and John join in via Zoom, and then we wrap up with clips from the actual Malco Summer Drive In, with "appearances" by Jonah Ray, C. Robert Cargill and several fellow Monster Kids and Mutants.

The audio was problematic on this one, but we think it is still worth your time.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 83, "His House"

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The crew tackle a tough one, 2020's "His House". Whew . . .

Thankfully, Dave's cocktail brightened the mood.

“His” cocktail

In a mixing glass combine and stir -

2 oz gin
4 oz Hibiscus tea, strong
1 tsp grenadine (home made)
1 tsp lime juice
Dash of Orange bitters

Pour into Old Fashioned glass filled with ice

Garnish with lime wheel

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 82, "Prophecy"

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The crew explore 1979's "Prophecy", which Scott saw in the theater the year it came out . . . and he is still shaking his head.

Mary's cocktail was a delight, as always.

"The Bear" cocktail.

In a Highball glass filled with ice, pour:

1 oz. Scotch

1 oz. Crème de cacao

Several generous dashes Orange bitters

Top with coffee cold brew

Top that with non-dairy milk

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 81, Monstrous Musings #11 with Drew Edwards, Paulo Hernandez; plus 2 "Dagon" short films.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Scott and Dave chat with writer Drew Edwards and illustrator Paulo Hernandez about the crossover collaboration comic by Drew and co-writer Dan Price, "Halloween Man meets Latex Avenger" and their Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. We will add the link to that campaign as soon as it available.

Afterwards, the fellows chat about 2 short film adaptations of Lovecraft's "Dagon".

Here's the IndieGoGo link:
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The version with artwork by Christopher Steininger can be seen here on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv1I0y6PHfg

The version stop-motion animated by Richard Svenson can be seen here on Youtube:
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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 80, "Scream and Scream Again!"

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The crew watch three of their favorite horror movie icons make brief appearances in the odd 1970 science fiction/conspiracy/thriller, "Scream and Scream Again!"

Scott's aptly named cocktail was a delight!

“Drink and Drink Again” cocktail

In an ice-filled Highball glass combine:

1.5 oz Banana – flavored Rum
.5 oz Triple Sec
1.5 oz Blue Curacao
2 oz Orange juice
1 oz Pineapple and/or Coconut Soda Water

Optional skull-shaped white ice cube:

.5 cup water
5 cup coconut cream

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 79, "The Man who killed Hitler and then the Bigfoot"

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Hang on tight, kids. The crew slip off the rails while discussing a pretty gentle, non-horror genre film, 2018's "The Man who killed Hitler and then the Bigfoot."

We blame Mary and her delightful cocktail, which she based on the “Bulldog Highball”.

The “Bigfoot Highball”

Juice of ½ orange
Ginger Ale
2 oz Gin
Sprig of Thyme

Pour Juice and Gin into High Ball glass over ice cubes, top with ginger ale. Add a Sprig of Thyme for garnish.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 78, "The Picture of Dorian Gray"

Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Scott, Mary and Dave watch 1945's "The Picture of Dorian Gray", and wonder just what the painting in Dave's closet would look like if he started to finally live a life of excess . . .

Dave's "Dorian Gray" cocktail comes from Diffords Guide. It's tasty!

In a shaker with ice combine and shake:
1 1/2 oz Light Rum
3/4 oz Grand Marnier or Cognac Orange Liqueur
1 oz Orange Juice
3/4 oz Cranberry Juice (sweet)

Strain into chilled Martini glass
Garnish with Orange peel twist
Enjoy!
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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 77, "The Keep"

Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The crew come up against the stout walls of Michael Mann's 1983 "The Keep" and get lost in the Tangerine Dream soundtrack whilst sampling Scott's unique cocktail.

"The Eyes of Molasar" cocktail

2 oz Vodka
2 oz Carrot Juice
Squeeze of Lime Juice
6 oz Ginger Beer
Cinnamon Sugar
Maraschino Cherries
Optional garnish - a long Carrot

Combine Vodka, Carrot Juice and Lime Juice in a shaker, shake and pour into Collins glass 3/4 full of ice. Top off with Ginger Beer, dust with Cinnamon Sugar, and garnish with 2 Maraschino Cherries and maybe a Carrot . . .

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 76, "Psycho Goreman"

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The crew meets Scott's doppelgänger in 2020's "Psycho Goreman", and relax while sipping Mary's cocktail.

The "Hunky Boy" Cocktail

In a Highball Glass filled with ice, combine:

1/2 oz Blue Curacao
1/2 oz Lemon Juice
2 oz Gin
Top off with Grapefruit Soda
Garnish with sprig of Mint.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 75, "The Howling" and a Weird West Adventure.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The crew spend time in the Mall of America's "Wild Weird West" before chatting about Joe Dante's great 1981 "The Howling". Scott's cocktail was a taste treat and a visual delight!

The Colony cocktail

- 2 oz. Gin w/black food coloring

- 3 oz. Limeade

- 3 oz. 7up, Sprite or ginger ale

1. Pour gin into mixing glass, add black food coloring, stir vigorously.

2. Fill cocktail shaker with ice and pour gin and limeade.

Shake to chill, and strain into chilled coupe glasses.

3. Carefully place an ice sphere in center of each glass, and top off with 7up, Sprite or ginger ale.

To create "Full Moon" spheres: Combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup coconut cream, mix well. pour mixture into spherical ice molds. Place into freezer and allow at least 5-6 hours to freeze.

Monster Movie Happy Hour "Spring" Break . . .

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Howdy folks - we will be gone this week, but will be back next week wth episode #75, "The Howling".

Cheers!

(Send help. . . )

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 74, "Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter"

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

YEEHAW! The Monster Movie Happy Hour gang squares off against 1966's "Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter", one of the first Weird West movies.

Germany meets Mexico in Dave's "Maria's Love Potion #1" - make a few and enjoy!

Combine and shake with NO ice:

1 oz Tequila

1 oz Jagermeister

2 oz Orange Juice

½ tbsp lime juice

Strain into a small cocktail glass filled with crushed ice.

Garnish with lime or orange twist.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 73, Del Toro's "Nightmare Alley"

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600

This is a LONG episode - Dave apologizes in advance!

The crew get lost in the dark corners of Guillermo del Toro's "Nightmare Alley" and can't stop talking . . .

To soothe your tortured mind, we recommend Mary's cocktail, inspired by a 1940's drink, the "Alexander the Great".

The "Stanton the Great" cocktail

.5 oz. Crème de Cacao

.5 oz. Coffee Liqueur

.5 oz. fresh Cream . . . or Baileys Irish Cream

1.5 oz. Bourbon . . . or Brandy.

Combine and shake with ice, strain into lowball glass. Drink responsibly.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 72, Monstrous Musings #10 w/ Katharine Coldiron & Plan 9 from Outer Space

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0600

In this Monstrous Musings episode, the crew chat with author and film critic Katharine Coldiron about her book, "Plan 9 from Outer Space", and she introduces us to this unique cocktail specially prepared by her dear one, Matt.

The Corpse Reviver 9 from Outer Space. This drink is an Ed Wood-flavored Corpse Reviver, substituting vodka for gin and lime juice for lemon juice.

1 oz. Lime juice

1 oz. Lillet Blanc

1 oz.Cointreau

1 oz. Vodka

Absinthe rinse for glass

Combine in cocktail shaker w/ice, strain into absinthe-rinsed glass. Drink before stumbling through a cemetery with no particular purpose.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 71, The Quatermass Xperiment

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0600

For Dave's birthday, the crew watch and chat about 1955's "The Quatermass Xperiment", Hammer's first Science Fiction/Space Travel movie.

Scott's cocktail is an out-of-this-world success . . .

"Quatermass Cocktail"

In a shaker w/ice combine:
1.5 oz. Vodka
.75 oz. Honey Syrup (50/50 honey & warm water)
.75 oz. Lime Juice
2 oz. Apple Cider/Juice

Shake and strain into low ball glass.
Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
Add dry ice for effect.
Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 70, "Scare Package"

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600

The crew gush over 2019's anthology film, "Scare Package", and despite murderous computer HAL Jr's attempt to sabotage the episode, still manage to go on and on and on . . .

Mary's cocktail is as tasty and dangerous as ever.

"Goo-Guy Juice" cocktail

In a shaker, combine and shake:
1.75 oz Tequila
.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
.75 oz LIme-Aid
.75 oz Orange Liqueur

Add ice and shake another 15 seconds.
Strain into chilled coupe glass, add 1 tsp of Raspberry Preserves.
Garnish with Lime wheel.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 69, "Zombies"

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600

Mary grills the boys for details of their roles as extras in 2016's Minnesota - filmed movie, "Zombies", starring Tony Todd.

They also talk about "hot" dictators, hot zombies, 17th Century English diarist Samuel Pepys and . . . . necrophilia?

Unsurprisingly, Dave makes a Zombie variation cocktail.

"The Blue-ish Zombie"

In a shaker combine & shake w/ no ice:
1.5 oz white rum
1.5 oz dark rum
1 oz coconut milk
1 oz pineapple juice
.5 oz Blue Curacao
.5 simple syrup
.5 oz lime juice
.5 tsp Pernod (optional)
Pour into low ball glass, over crushed ice.
Garnish with orange slice.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 68, "War of the Worlds" 1953

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

The crew watch 1953's "War of the Worlds" to celebrate the Christmas holiday season and wet their collective whistles with Scott's latest concoction.

The "Clayton Forrester" cocktail. (NOT named for the character from MST3K, but for the ORIGINAL character, from this movie)

1 oz. Vodka
1 oz. White Rum
1 oz. Midori
3-4 oz.Lemonade

In a mixing glass with ice combine the above ingredients, topping it off with the lemonade.
Strain into a cocktail glass.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 67, "The Autopsy of Jane Doe"

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600

The crew watch 2016's "The Autopsy of Jane Doe", sip Mary's delightfully tasty and disgustingly named cocktail and talk about the English Civil War . . . and there is a special appearance by Grover.

We introduce :

The "Bloody Molar" cocktail, a variation on the whiskey sour.

2 oz. whiskey
3/4 oz. pomegranate juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup
1/2 oz. egg white
Angostura bitters
Pomegranate seeds.

Combine whiskey, juice, syrup and egg white in a shaker without ice, shake for 30 seconds

Add ice and shake until well chilled

Strain into coupe glass

Garnish with bitters and one or more pomegranate seeds.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 66, "The Devil Rides Out"

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0600

Mary finally gets a chance to watch Terence Fisher's great 1968 horror film, "The Devil Rides Out", starring Christopher Lee (with a sexy mustache/beard combo) and the wonderfully menacing Charles Gray

If only the crew had spent more time talking about the actual movie . . .

Might their frequent fall into rabbit holes have been the fault of Dave's drink, the classic cocktail, "Satan's Whiskers"?

In a shaker with ice, combine the following and shake vigorously; Pour into a martini or coup glass, garnish with a twist of orange peel. Enjoy!

1 ounce gin

1 ounce dry vermouth

1 ounce sweet vermouth

1/2 ounce Grand Marnier or Orange Curacao

1 ounce orange juice

2 dashes orange bitters

Note - With Grand Marnier the whiskers are "Straight" and with Orange Curacao the whiskers are "Curled." Both are delicious.

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 65, Monstrous Musings with Jason Henderson

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Dave chats with our dear friend, Jason Henderson, author and host of the Castle of Horror and Castle Talk podcasts. Jason's newest book, the mid-life crisis thriller, "18 Miles from Town", is about to hit the shelves, and he shares his thoughts about creativity, the writing process and just what 16-year-old Jason would think of 50-year-old Jason.

Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 64, "We Are Still Here"

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600

The crew chat about Ted Geoghan's 2015 supernatural horror film, "We Are Still Here" while sipping Scott's tasty and toasty cocktail.

What can we say? This movie has the great Barbara Crampton AND Larry Fessenden AND Guy Gane in it. Watch it!

Scott's "Dagmar" cocktail

In an Irish Coffee Mug combine:

4 oz. Hot Chocolate Milk
1.5 oz. Creme de Cacao
1.5 oz. Peppermint Schnapps

Garnish with toasted marshmallow and peppermint stick.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 63, "Beginning of the End"

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Giant locusts attack Chicago and we sip Mary's green cocktail in this episode devoted to Bert. I. Gordon's 1957 Big Bug Feature, "Beginning of the End". We had a grand old time.

Mary's "Locust Juice"cocktail

Handful basil leaves
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1 oz. lime juice
1.5 gin
Sprig of basil for garnish

In a cocktail shaker, place a small handful of basil leaves (Mary used Thai basil)
Add granulated sugar
Muddle the basil with the sugar
Add lime juice
Add gin

Shake over ice, strain into a small glass and garnish with sprig of basil.

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 62, "Burnt Offerings"

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The crew are joined by Dr. Tom Challman, Mary's dear father, and take a long look at the 1976 Dan Curtis movie, "Burnt Offerings".

Dave's cocktail is a Fall version of the Old Fashioned; he found the recipe on Facebook but is unable to find the name of the person who posted it.

"Burnt Offerings" cocktail:

2 oz. Whiskey
1 ounce Rosemary Cinnamon syrup ( see below)
2 dashes of Bitters.
Cinnamon stick and rosemary sprig for garnish.

Combine Whiskey, Syrup and Bitters in (what else?) an Old Fashioned glass, with ice.

Burn the tip of a cinnamon stick, add that (burnt end UP) and a sprig of Rosemary for garnish, and try not to poke out your eye while sipping.

"Rosemary Cinnamon Syrup"

Combine 1 cup of sugar and 2 cups of water in a saucepan with 2 or 3 sticks of cinnamon and 2 or 3 sprigs of Rosemary. Simmer for 15 minutes, strain and store in the refrigerator.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep.61, "Slither"

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The crew get slimy watching James Gunn's 2006 science fiction/horror/black comedy, "Slither", and Scott's (Mary Challman - strength) cocktail packs an intergalactic punch.

"Slither" Cocktail

1 oz. Brandy
1 oz. Cointreau
1 oz. Rum
1.5 oz. Irish Cream

Combine and shake Brandy, Cointreau and Rum in a shaker with ice, pour into an Old Fashioned glass with 3-4 ice cubes. Top with Irish Cream.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 60, "White Zombie"

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Mary, Scott and Dave watch 1932's certified classic, White Zombie, and, once again (with HAL Jr sleeping) the crew sneak out of the Deep Dark Lounge and record in what appears to be a backyard, complete with simulated road and air traffic sounds.

"Mary's White Zombie" cocktail was just what the Voodoo Doctor ordered . . .

In a cocktail shaker with ice, shake the following ingredients:

3 oz. Rum
1 oz. Pineapple Juice
2 oz. Lime Juice
1 oz. Orange Liqueur
1 dash Bitters

Pour into a Highball or Collins glass and garnish with "Slapped" mint sprig.

Optional - 2 oz. of Simple Syrup sweetened it up just enough for Dave.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 59, "War of the Gargantuas"

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The crew introduce Mary to this classic 1966 kaiju film, and end up talking about "Tombstone" and Westerns . . . go figure.

Scott's double cocktail creation was most delectable.

"The Two Gargantuas" cocktails

In TWO Collin's glasses half-filled with ice, combine the following:

4 oz. V8 Peach Mango
3 oz. White Rum - we used coconut flavored.
4 oz. Sprite/7-Up or Sparkling White Grape Juice

This makes the base drink, the "Gaira" or "Brown Gargantua".

By adding 3 oz. of Kinky Blue Vodka, you turn one of the drinks into a "Sanda" or "Green Gargantua"

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 58, "Dead Silence"

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0500

The crew return from their summer vacation and watch 2007's "Dead Silence", lubricated by Dave's sweet Scotch and Soda variation. Their murderous computer HAL Jr tries to sabotage the recording right towards the end, but the gang manages to pull it off.

Cheers!

"Mary Shaw's Scotch and Soda"

2 oz. CHEAP Scotch
3 oz. EXPENSIVE Blood Orange flavored soda
3 dashes Aromatic Bitters
Orange and Lime slices

Combine in an ice-filled Old Fashioned glass
Garnish with Orange and Lime slices

Enjoy.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Summer Vacation

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Attention all Mutants!

Scott, Mary and Dave are taking a brief summer vacation from the podcast before returning for the rest of Season 2 and gearing up for their road trip to Halloweenapalooza. There are plenty of cocktails and monster movies ahead.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 57, "Ravenous"

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The crew trek into the wilderness with 1999's "Ravenous", a western/cannibal/black comedy/horror film with an awesome soundtrack.
Technical issues abound, but Scott's cocktail makes up for it.

"Anthropophagus" cocktail
(Mary says, "It tastes like a Twizzler!")

3 oz Creme de Cacoa
1 oz Cherry Vodka
1 oz Maraschino Liqueur
Shake and pour over crushed ice
Top with Cherry Limeade soda
Drizzle “blood” topping for visual effect.

"Blood Topping"
Combine the following, and play with the quantities until you get the look you want.
2 tbsp chocolate syrup
tsp water
1 package cherry Kool-aid

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 56, "Black Sabbath"

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The crew show their love for Mario Bava's 1963 anthology"Black Sabbath", starring Boris Karloff. Scott briefly becomes a bandleader; Dave inadvertently gives a brief history lesson regarding a Mexican officer at the Siege of the Alamo; Mary offers up a tasty cocktail, her riff on the Bellini.

"The Stocking Strangler"
add 1 tbsp lingonberry preserves into a chilled coupe glass.
Top with Prosecco.
Enjoy! Cin-cin!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 55, "Monstrous Musings with Christopher Mihm"

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The crew (minus their dear Mary Challman) chat with the delightfully pleasant Minnesota filmmaker Christopher Mihm, creator of "new, old, good, bad" movies.

We suggest watching this on our YouTube channel, where you can see the video version of the interview, complete with images from Christopher's movies.

CHEERS!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 54, "End of the World"

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In an effort to expand their horizons - and perhaps view a movie they might NOT fall in love with - the crew watch 1977's "End of the World", starring Christopher Lee.

Whew . . .

Dave's cocktail is the "Naughty Nun"

2 oz. Gin
1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
2-4 oz. Blood Orange Soda
Splash or two of Grenadine
Several dashes of Orange Bitters
Bourbon-infused cherry for garnish

Combine all but Grenadine and cherry in a mixing glass.
Pour into highball glass filled with crushed ice.
Drizzle Grenadine over ice and garnish with cherry.
Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 53, "The Haunted Palace"

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Who knew that Roger Corman and Vincent Price did a LOVECRAFT movie in 1963??? Most of our crew did not, until just this last week, when we sat down and watched "The Haunted Palace" and imbibed Mary's "Arkham Special".

Note - Corman was forced to tack on a Poe title and add lines from Poe's poem, "The Haunted Palace", in order to capitalize on his previous success with several Poe adaptations.

"Arkham Special" cocktail

1.5 oz. chilled navy-strength Gin
.75 oz. Genepy herbal liqueur
Tonic Water
Lime slice

Combine Gin, Genepy and tonic in an ice-filled highball glass.
Garnish with a slice of lime.
Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 52, "The Mummy (1959)"

Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The crew travel to Egypt for Scott's birthday and uncover 1959's Hammer classic horror film, "The Mummy".

Producer and caterer Pat Bauer calls in from the future and gives us a little tidbit about one of the cast of the film, and Scott creates a tasty cocktail.

“Kharis’ Lament”

2 oz. Gin

.5 oz. vermouth (dry)

.5 oz. vermouth (sweet)

Lemon peel & maraschino Cherry garnish.

Pour contents into shaker with ice, shake vigorously.

Strain contents into martini glass.

Garnish w/ lemon peel and 1-2 maraschino cherries.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 51 "Pontypool"

Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Dave remembers to hit the record button and the crew get a chance to talk about the 2008 Canadian atmospheric horror movie, "Pontypool". The cocktail is a Canadian-inspired unintentional variation on the Old Fashioned.

Cheers!

The Pontypool Old Fashioned Cocktail

2.5 oz.Canadian Whiskey
.5 oz Maple Syrup
2 to 4 dashes of Black Walnut Bitters
Garnish with slice of cooked bacon and a bourbon-infused cherry

Stir ingredients in mixing glass with ice

Pour into Old Fashioned glass with large ice cube

Garnish and enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 50, "The Bride of Frankenstein"

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Mary, Scott and Dave watch "The Bride of Frankenstein" and celebrate the recording of their 50th episode by . . . forgetting to hit the record button. Seriously. Dave failed to hit the button.

So, this is their alcohol-fueled SECOND recording, complete with a recreation of the crew's recent airship "vacation" over Lake Superior.

Mary's cocktail, the "Lanchester", was a BIG hit.

Whew . . .

"The Lanchester"

2 oz. Bourbon
1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
1 oz. Luxardo
garnish with cherry.

Combine ingredients in mixing glass half-filled with ice.
Stir until cold.
Pour into cocktail glass
Garnish with cherry

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 49, "Cronos"

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The crew play around with Guillermo del Toro's impressive 1993 debut feature film, "Cronos" and manage to survive all the bloody goodness they find there.

Dave shares his "Sobbing Saviour" cocktail, a slight variation on the "Weeping Jesus".
You should not be surprised that it is SWEET . . .

In an Old Fashioned glass half-full of ice, combine:

1 oz. Peach Brandy
.5 oz. Pernod
.5 oz Cherry Liqueur
.5 oz. Rose's Grenadine
Splash or two of Ginger Ale
Garnish with cherry.
Enjoy.

Monster Movie Happy Hour/Castle of Horror Crossover -Ep. 48, "The Mummy (1932)"

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500

In October of 2020, to celebrate the First Anniversary of the Monster Movie Happy Hour, Scott and Dave spent a lovely evening chatting with our dear friends over at the Castle of Horror podcast. The subject - the original Universal "The Mummy", from 1932.

Mary couldn't join in the festivities this time around, but she found a perfect cocktail recipe, the "Rummy Mummy"!

2 oz. coconut flavored rum

.5oz. vanilla flavored vodka

.5oz. hazelnut flavored liqueur

4 oz. half and half

Combine ingredients in mixing glass

Pour over ice in Old-Fashioned glass.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 47, "Colossal"

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The crew watches 2016's "Colossal" and ask themselves two questions that have plagued humankind since the beginning of recorded time, "What IS a monster movie?" and "Does a monster movie have to be scary?"

Scott's aptly named "Colossal" cocktail was a hit.

"Colossal" cocktail

1.5 oz Banana Rum

1 oz. Grenadine

1 tbs. simple syrup

1 large egg white

Ice

1 oz. 7up, Sprite or Club Soda

Garnish with maraschino cherry.

In a cocktail shaker, combine the Banana Rum, Grenadine, simple syrup, and egg white. Shake at least 1 min. Add ice and shake again. Strain into an ice-filled Old Fashioned glass, stir in the 7up and garnish with maraschino cherry.

Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 46, "The Witch"

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Step back to the 1630's as our intrepid crew head into the Massachusetts wilderness and encounter Robert Egger's 2016 film, "The Witch".

They are history folks, so it should come as no surprise that they love it - and (also no surprise) they love Mary's special cocktail, "The Witch of the Wood".

"The Witch of the Wood" cocktail

1 1/2 oz. Sweet Vermouth or Cocchi Americano Aperitif Wine
1 1/2 oz. Gin
1 1/2 oz. Sour Cherry Liqueur
Stir with ice
Strain into short glass and garnish with maraschino cherry - though a fancy-schmancy "dirty" cherry is even better!

Monster Movie Happy Hour/Castle of Horror, Ep. 45 - "House of the Long Shadows"

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600

The crew were guests on the Castle of Horror podcast and had a blast chatting about 1983's "House of the Long Shadows". We love those folks, and couldn't stop talking . . .

The cocktail is from Vincent Price's 1965 A Treasury of Great Recipes.

"Hanaho Rum Punch"

1 1/4 ounces light rum
2 1/2 ounces pineapple juice
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/2 cup crushed ice
3/4 ounce dark rum
1 maraschino cherry
1 orange slice

Put into a cocktail shaker or electric blender the light rum, pineapple juice, lime juice and crushed ice.
Shake well, or if you are using a blender, cover and blend on high speed for about 10 seconds to mix thoroughly.
Pour into a zombie glass or hollowed pineapple shell. Top with dark rum and decorate with the cherry and orange slice on a pick.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 44, "The Dunwich Horror"

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600

The crew takes a LONG, strange trip through 1970's, "The Dunwich Horror", starring Sandra Dee and Dean Stockwell and a lot of psychedelic imagery.

Dave's cocktail offering is, essentially, a pretty gin and tonic with a hint of melon and orange. It's name was inspired by Lovecraft's description of the main character, Wilbur Whateley. Well . . . not the green part . . . but certainly the goat part.

"The Green Goat" cocktail:

1 oz. Gin
1 to 2 oz. Midori
1/2 oz. Blue Curacao
Pour over ice in Collins Glass
4 oz. Tonic Water
Garnish with Orange Slice and Cherry

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 43, "The Tomb of Ligeia"

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600

The crew stumbles through the corridors of the Deep Dark Lounge and visits 1964's "Tomb of Ligeia", the last of the Roger Corman/Vincent Price Poe adaptations.

"The Ligeia Cocktail"

2 oz. brandy
1/2 oz. Strega Liqueur
1/4 oz. simple syrup
3/4 oz. lime juice
Shake with ice
Pour into coupe glass
Garnish with slice of lime.
Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 42, "Altered States"

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Scott, Mary and Dave take a freaky retro-trip down the rabbit hole that IS Ken Russell's 1980 Sci-Fi film, "Altered States".

The cocktail this time out is Mary's "Psychedelic"

Pour into a large glass -
1 oz. Grenadine
Add a handful of ice
Next add 6 oz. can of Pineapple juice - poured over the back of a spoon.
Shake the following ingredients with ice, then pour into the tall glass over the back of a spoon.
2 oz. Vodka
2 oz. Blue Curacao
Garnish with citrus. Mary used a Mandaquat . . . yes, that is a thing.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 41, "The Mortuary Collection"

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -0600

The crew dive into one of the more recent films to come out, 2019's anthology starring Clancy Brown - "The Mortuary Collection". They have a LOT to say about it - and other things. Are you surprised?

Dave's drink for this episode is the "Clancy Brown" cocktail - not a great name, we admit, but Dave thinks it's "right" tasty. Give it a try!

"Clancy Brown" cocktail

2 oz. Scotch
1/2 oz. Creme de Cacao
1/4 - 1/2 oz. Drambuie

Pour ingredients in Old Fashioned glass.
Stir.
Fill with ice.
Enjoy.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 40, "The Curse of Frankenstein"

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600

It's Hammer Time in the Deep Dark Lounge!

Mary, Scott and Dave take a look at one of the first big horror hits from Hammer Studios, 1957's, "The Curse of Frankenstein", starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee.

Mary waxes eloquent about all things Cushing, Lee and Hammer - and the boys agree. Once again, the crew is apparently incapable of recording a short episode. Curses and apologies abound.

Scott's cocktail, The Monster, was a big hit. Just ask Dave how many he consumed during the recording . . .

1.5 oz. Creme de menthe (green)
1.5 oz. Creme de cacao (clear or brown)
1.5 oz. Cream

Shake with ice, strain into a Collins glass and add a dash or two of blood . . . erm . . . Rose's Grenadine, for garnish.

Enjoy.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 39, "Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter"

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 21:00:00 -0600

The gang step back to the mid-1800's and watch "Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter".
Not surprisingly, the History Trio have specific feelings about this movie. Mary takes inspiration from the REAL reason Lincoln's mother died when he was a boy, and she creates a historical cocktail around it.

Yum!

Milk Punch (Sweet and deadly)

Recipe to follow . . .

1 tsp. fine white sugar

2 oz. rum or whiskey

6 oz. cold milk

5 drops of orange bitters

Shake in ice filled cocktail shaker
Strain into an “Olde Tyme” glass or cup.
Grate fresh nutmeg on top.

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 38, "Terrified"

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0600

Mary, Scott and Dave head WAY south of the border and are unnerved by the 2017 Argentinian horror movie, ("Aterrados")"Terrified". When not being scared out of their minds, they spend a LOT of time talking about adult toys. Hmmm . . .

The drink of choice is, appropriately enough, the "Argentine" cocktail - not an original recipe, but Dave swears by it. You can find it here:

https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2255/argentina-cocktail

"Argentine" cocktail

1 oz. Dry Gin
1 oz. Dry Vermouth
1/4 oz. Benedictine D.O.M.
1/4 oz. Triple Sec
1 dash Angostura Orange Bitters
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Stir all ingredients with ice.
Strain into a cocktail glass
Garnish with an orange twist
Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 37, "Brotherhood of the Wolf"

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0600

The crew test out their French language skills and watch 2001's, "Brotherhood of the Wolf". They ask themselves the ages-old question, "When can we start dressing in 1760's costuming?"

The evening's cocktail is a Scott Chesebrough original, the "Wolf Bite".

* Ingredients

* .5 oz. Absinthe
* .5 oz. Midori Melon Liqueur
* 1 oz. pineapple juice
* Splash of lemon-lime soda
* 1-2 tsp. of grenadine

* Combine the liquors and juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a champagne flute or sour glass. Top with a splash of lemon-lime soda. Add a drizzle of grenadine.

Serve and drink. Don’t howl . . .

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 36, "The Thing from Another World"

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0600

The crew start season 2 with a look at the 1951 Sci-Fi classic, "The Thing from Another World", and launch their state-of-the-art 10 shot-glass movie rating system . . . all without the help or interference of their murderous computer, HAL Jr.

Pretend Bartender Dave subjected himself to the "North Pole"cocktail, which he discovered after an arduous journey into his Mr. Boston’s Bartender Guide

1 Egg White (1 oz.)

1/2 oz. Lemon Juice – Dave used 1/4 oz.

1/2 oz. Maraschino – Dave used 3/4 oz.

1 oz. Gin

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass. Top with whipped cream. Serve in a Cocktail Glass.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 35, "Bram Stoker's Dracula"

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Mary, Scott and Dave wrap up their first season with a look at Coppola's "Bram Stoker's Dracula" and Mary introduces the "Red Dress" cocktail. Yum!

"The Red Dress" Cocktail

1 oz. Cognac
.5 oz. Cherry Liqueur
.5 oz. Amaretto
Dash or two of Pechaud's Bitters
Stir in Old Fashioned glass, add ice and garnish with cherry

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 34 "Beast from 20,000 Fathoms"

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 21:00:00 -0500

The crew watch 1953's iconic "Beast from 20,000 Fathoms", featuring the amazing stop-motion effects of Ray Harryhausen and a pretty cool 1950's apartment interior.

Dave introduces the "Whiskey Smash" in honor of the Arctic opening of the movie and the hard whiskey-drinking actor, Lee van Cleef, who plays the REAL hero of the movie.

Cheers!

"Whiskey Smash"

2 oz. of Whiskey
1/2 of a lemon, quartered
7 mint leaves
1 tbsp simple syrup (or a sugar cube with splash of soda water)
crushed ice

Muddle mint leaves, quartered lemon pieces and simple syrup in mixing glass, just enough to release juices and oils. Add bourbon. Transfer to Old Fashioned glass filled 1/2 with crushed ice, stir, then add more crushed ice. Garnish with spring of mint.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 33, "Cold Skin"

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0500

The crew virtually heads south to the edge of Antarctica, where they spend time fending for themselves and watching 2017's lighthouse horror film, "Cold Skin". The murderous computer HAL Junior has once again confined everyone to their chambers, so a Zoom recording was necessary.

"The Antarctica" cocktail

1 1/2 oz Gin
3/4 oz Chartreuse
dash Orange Bitters

Stir with ice, pour into a Coupe Glass or a Jelly Jar, as Mary does.

Enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 32, "It - The Terror From Beyond Space"

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0500

The crew are once again confined to the chambers of the Deep Dark Lounge by their murderous computer, HAL Junior, and spend their time sipping cocktails and watching monster movies. This time out, they watch and chat about 1958's "It - The Terror From Beyond Space" and Scott gives his cocktail recipe a serious testing. A VERY serious testing . . .

"The Terror"cocktail -
(Note - NOT named for the failed 1845-48 Franklin Expedition OR the 1963 Roger Corman movie.)

In a Collin's glass with ice, combine:

1 oz. Jagermeister
1 oz. Gin
1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
A dash of Maraschino Cherry juice

Mix well, garnish with cherry and enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 31, Monstrous Musings with "The Unfamiliar"

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -0500

We have a lovely chat with actors Jemima West and Christopher Dane, as well as director and co-writer Henk Pretorious, about their supernatural horror film, "The Unfamiliar". We enjoy hearing about the filmmaking process, and they graciously gave us plenty of stories from the making of this dark and twisting tale.

Cheers to the folks who make the movies - we appreciate all your hard work!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 30, "Suspiria"

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500

A good time was had by all while watching Dario Argento's 1977 "Suspiria" . . . perhaps too good. There are a lot of false starts and endings to our rambling conversation, which encompasses everything from door knockers and "The Last Drive In with Joe Bob Briggs" to (euphemistic) 'night sticks' and . . . the ACTUAL MOVIE.

This was recorded outside, in Dave's backyard drive-in theater, complete with the sound of overhead planes and speeding cars.

This time around there is a special "Giallo" inspired cocktail video, which you can check out right here on our YouTube channel!

Our cocktail was Mary Chalman's "Bava". Fine, but strong, just like Mary herself.
Mary's "Bava" cocktail

Fill Old Fashioned glass half full of ice.
Add -
1.5 oz. Chambord
.5 oz. Amaretto
1 oz. Coconut Rum
Top off with Prosecco.

"Salute!"

This time around there is a special "Giallo" inspired cocktail video, which you can check out right here on our YouTube channel!
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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 29, "The House of Usher"

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0500

The crew watch Corman's 1960 "The House of Usher" from the backyard Drive-In of the Deep Dark Lounge.

Curiously, while the overheard air traffic and passing cars were loud enough, the murderous computer HAL Jr. was noticeably quiet . . . should we be concerned?

In honor of star Vincent Price's role as America's (literal) arbiter of taste, everybody made a dish to share and Scott made "Vincent Price's New Fashioned Cocktail".

Yum.

Vincent Price’s New Fashioned Cocktail

1 lump of sugar

3 dashes Angostura bitters

1 1/2 ounces light Canadian whiskey

Splash of club soda

1 twist lemon

1 cherry

Place the sugar in a glass. Add the bitters and club soda, then stir with a spoon to dissolve the sugar. Add the whiskey, ice cube and garnish with the twist and the cherry.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour is on Vacation!

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0500

There is no episode this week - we are on vacation!!!!!!

By the way, our murderous computer, HAL Jr, doesn't know we have sneaked out.

Shhhhhh . . . .

Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 28, Monstrous Musings with Brent Schoonover

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0500

Minnesota illustrator and comic artist Brent Schoonover swings by the Deep Dark Lounge - via ZOOM - to talk about his work in the industry, which includes a LOT of familiar material. Trust us, you have most likely seen his artwork . . .

Frankenberry, anyone? Ant-Man? Batman? Superman? How about Ash vs Evil Dead?????

His most recent endeavor is the amazing "Devil's Highway":
https://awastudios.net/series/devils-highway/

Check out his website: http://brentschoonover.com/

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 27, "The Horror of Dracula"

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500

From their comfy chairs in the backyard (?) Drive-In of the Deep Dark Lounge, the crew watch Mary's boyfriend, Sir Christopher Lee, in Hammer's 1958 "The Horror of Dracula". Ambient sound from the mosquito-infested above-ground environment includes the occasional passing jet, car or ice cream truck. Yes, you read that correctly.

Owing to the heat, the special cocktail and their evident joy at being together within 6 to 8 feet of each other, Mary, Scott and Dave are even giddier than usual. Please accept their profound apologies for the silliness . . .

"The Count" cocktail.

1.oz. cognac
1 oz. sweet red vermouth
1 oz. Italian red bitter liqueur

Stir with ice and strain into a chilled glass.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 26, Monstrous Musings 5 with Ryan Schaddelee

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500

In this Monstrous Musings episode, Scott, Mary and Dave spend a fun evening chatting, by video, with Minneapolis - based Special make-up FX artist, Ryan Schaddelee.

While there was no unique cocktail for the evening, Ryan's enthusiasm was, in itself, a tonic for our dark, twisted souls . . .

Cheers!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 25, "Isle of the Dead"

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0500

The crew set up an outdoor theater behind the Deep Dark Lounge and watch Boris Karloff in the underrated 1945 gothic tale, "Isle of the Dead'. This episode also includes an audio recording of the time they discovered a "Book of the Dead" while searching for the murderous computer HAL Junior's hidden control panel.

The special cocktail, given the Greek island locale, is Ouzo and Coke!

1 shot of Ouzo
1/2 shot of Blue Curacao
6 oz. cola-flavored soda

Pretty simple - poor the Ouzo and Blue Curacao over ice in an Old Fashioned glass, top off with soda . . . enjoy!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 24, "Spring"

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0500

For the first time in ages, the murderous computer HAL Junior lets the crew outside for a few hours, and they record a new episode - this time it's all about 2014's romantic body horror film, "Spring".

You will hear occasional background noise as vehicles pass by, but the recording turned out better than it had any right to!

To top things off, Mary created a new cocktail for the occasion, and it is MOST refreshing.

Enjoy!

“Spring” Cocktail

1.5 oz. gin

.5 oz. crème de violette

.5 oz. honey

Juice of ½ lemon

Shake over ice

Garnish with candied violets or other edible flowers.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 23, Monstrous Musings 4, pt. 2 with Drew Edwards.

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0500

The crew wrap up their 2-part chat with independent comic creator and cohost of the Castle of Horror Podcast, Drew Edwards. This time around, Drew talks about his life's work, the comic "Halloween Man" and the love of his life, Jamie Bahr. He also offers up a unique non-alcoholic "mocktail" in honor of the occasion.

Drew’s Dilophosaurus Venom Mocktail and Milkshake

2 scoops of Ben and Jerry's “Brownie Batter” ice cream
2 scoops of Greek Gods Greek Yogurt, honey flavored
1/2 cup Silk Sweet and Creamy almond creamer
1 cup of either sweetened almond milk or regular milk
3 tbsp peanut butter

Blend together and enjoy!

Note - For those who NEED to, you can add a shot of Jameson’s Whiskey and a shot of Baileys Irish Cream.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 22, "Tarantula"

Wed, 27 May 2020 01:00:00 -0500

From separate chambers in the Deep Dark Lounge, Scott and Dave drag Mary down their own personal memory lanes and introduce her to 1955's classic Big Bug movie, "Tarantula". Their murderous, malfunctioning computer, HAL Jr, seems to be letting down his guard a bit. Hmmm . . .

Scott whips up a tasty batch of:

"Dr. Deemer's Tarantula Venom Cocktail"

3/4 oz coconut cream
3 oz Pina Colada mix
1/2 oz cream
1 1/2 oz Malibu rum with pineapple liqueur

Pour into shaker with ice and shake like mad!
Pour into "Old Fashioned" glass
Add 2 Maraschino cherries
Enjoy . . . responsibly.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 21, Monstrous Musings 4, pt.1 with Drew Edwards

Wed, 20 May 2020 06:00:00 -0500

In the first half of a two-part episode, the crew sit down and talk dinosaurs and the Jurassic Park movies with Drew Edwards, the writer/creator of the long running underground comic Halloween Man, and a regular castmate of the Castle of Horror Podcast.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 20, "Grabbers"

Tue, 12 May 2020 02:00:00 -0500

Mary, Scott and Dave watch a Happy Hour favorite, 2012's "Grabbers". The crew universally enjoy the likeable characters; the slimy, tentacled monster; and the raucous pub scenes . . . time for a field trip to Ireland?

The cocktail this time is a
"Guiness Dark and Stormy"

Juice of 1 lime
2 oz. Blueberry syrup
2 oz Dark rum
add ice to glass
Guinness Draft poured over the mix - almost fill glass.
Top with ginger beer

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 19 - Monstrous Musings 3 with Jason Henderson

Mon, 11 May 2020 15:00:00 -0500

The crew have a wonderful time chatting with author Jason Henderson about his coming-of-age horror novel, "The Book Man", which he describes as 'Gidget with Demons.' Among other things, Jason is also the host of The Castle of Horror Podcast, and we sort of have a crush on those folks . . .

Jason Henderson's website can be found by clicking HERE.

"The Book Man" can be found by clicking HERE.

The Castle of Horror Podcast can be found MANY places, but you can go there immediately by clicking HERE.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 18, "Equinox"

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 22:00:00 -0500

The crew hunker down in their isolated chambers but still manage to watch 1970's "Equinox", a low - budget movie that brought us special effects wizards Dennis Muren, Dave Allen and Jim Danforth. It also brought us Frank Bonner, the man who played Herb on "WKRP in Cincinnati." What's there not to love????

Mary and Scott foolishly allow Dave to create another cocktail - guess what? This one ALSO has a hint of anise flavor in it. Surprised?

The Equinox cocktail

3 ounces Calvados (French apple brandy)
1 1/2 ounces fresh lemon juice, from about 2 lemons
1 1/2 ounces spiced syrup - see below.
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: 2 lemon twists

For the cocktail: fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add Calvados, lemon juice, spiced syrup, and bitters into shaker and shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into two cocktail glasses, dividing evenly. Garnish each glass with a lemon twist.

For the spiced syrup: Measure the water and sugar into a pot and stir together. Add cloves, star anise, and cinnamon sticks. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves completely. Reduce heat and let simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool. Pour into a sealable container and refrigerate for 24 hours. Finely strain and use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Note - Dave used ready made mulling spices instead of cloves, star anise and cinnamon sticks, as the ingredients were all there.

This recipe was taken from the Serious Eats website -
"Kevin Martin's Equinox has become a favorite at Boston's Eastern Standard—it offers an autumnal twist on the classic sour. With apple-based Calvados, a savory spiced syrup, and that lemony kick, it's sure to be a home standard, too."

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 17, "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" 1978, with the Castle of Horror podcast

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0500

We discuss 1978's "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", with our friends, the hardened veterans of the Castle of Horror podcast, and we have a BLAST!

If you have NOT listened to the Castle of Horror podcast, check them out here -
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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 16, "The Creature from the Black Lagoon".

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0500

In their first full episode since the "lockdown" began, the crew discuss 1954's monster classic, "The Creature from the Black Lagoon" and deal with HAL Junior's obstinate nature.
They manage to talk a LOT. Even more than usual. Trust us . . .

The Creature from the Black Lagoon cocktail

To an iced shaker, add:

2 oz Cachaca

2 oz Midori

1 oz Coconut Rum

1 oz lime juice

1 oz pineapple juice

Shake until cold, strain into Highball glass, ¼ full of ice

Set full lime slice on top of drink, pour 1 oz Spiced Rum over lime, to create unique layering appearance.

Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 15, "Caltiki, the Immortal Monster"

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500

The crew encounter the ancient, slumbering horror that IS "Caltiki, the Immortal Monster", a 1959 Italian film that was (in part) an early effort by horror maestro Mario Bava. We also sample a "unique" cocktail . . .

Note - This is the last episode that was recorded before Scott spilled a toxic liquid on the floor of the Deep Dark Lounge, forcing everyone to seek indefinite shelter in separate chambers. As a result, the sound quality is better than what will inevitably follow for the foreseeable future. Cheers?

"The Caltiki" cocktail

Ingredients:

3/4 ounce peach liqueur
1/2 ounce Irish cream (Preferably chilled)
1/4 ounce blue curacao
Splash grenadine

Directions:

Pour the peach liqueur into a shot glass.

Gently pour the Irish cream into the shot glass to create a floating layer on top. If necessary, drizzle the Irish cream over the bottom of a spoon or knife to help control the pour.

From several inches above the shot glass, pour in the blue curacao, followed by the grenadine syrup.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 14 - Monstrous Musings 2

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this Monstrous Musings episode, the crew chat with the folks from Pollen Path Entertainment, who, at the time of this post, are trying to finance their feature-length horror film, "Captive". Owing to the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 outbreak, this long-distance episode was recorded using Zoom technology and the audio quality is less than stellar. Nevertheless, we felt it was important that we share this honest, behind-the-scenes look at the work required to bring monsters to the screen.

We also chat about the excellent movie, "We Are Still Here", and Scott's childhood encounter with eyeless fish . . .

Cheers!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 13, Monstrous Musings and "Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter"

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0500

In this short episode, the first "Monstrous Musings", the crew chat about making cocktails and a drinking game for the live tweet and viewing of "Friday 13th, The Final Chapter" with the Mutant Family, Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl. We also now have a template for Mary's ideal man.

"Where the Hell's the Corkscrew" cocktail

5 Serrano peppers, sliced

12 ounces mezcal

2 ounces Aperol

1 pint chilled blood orange juice

Ice

8 blood orange wheels (for garnish)

In a pitcher, muddle the Serrano peppers. Stir the mezcal with the Aperol and blood orange juice. Pour into 8 ice-filled highball or collins glasses and garnish with the blood orange wheels.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 12, "Bride of the Monster"

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0500

Mary, Scott and Dave join forces with the folks at the Mutant Cafe cooking show and provide the cocktail for a Twitter viewing of Ed Wood's 1955 B-movie, "Bride of the Monster". Meanwhile, Dave's wife, Patricia Bauer - a teacher and the REAL power behind the Deep Dark Lounge - rescues the crew as they get lost in the Arctic with the doomed 1845 Franklin Expedition. True story . . .

Bride of the Monster Cocktail

Ingredients:

· 1 Tbsp seedless blackberry, boysenberry or black current jam

· 1 tsp vanilla

· 1.5 oz. Vodka

· 4 oz. Champagne or Sparkling wine

· Garnish w/ blackberries

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a cocktail shaker, stir together jam and vanilla until well mixed. Add ice and Vodka, and shake well.

Strain mixture into champagne flute, top with Champagne or Sparkling wine. Garnish with blackberries, serve immediately.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 11, "Color Out of Space"

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0600

Mary, Scott and Dave encounter a deadly lava lamp and experience Richard Stanley's 2020 H.P. Lovecraft adaptation, "Color Out of Space'. Will they be driven MAD by all the awesomeness? Will they survive Scott's horrific Antediluvian Martini? Will Dave manage to keep the conversation on task? Listen to find out.

"The color . . . the color . . . the color . . ."

Antediluvian Martini

4- frozen raspberries

Add crushed ice / dry ice

1 oz - lemon juice

.75 oz - simple syrup

.75 oz - vermouth

1.5 oz - butterfly pea infused gin

Place the frozen raspberries in the glass. Top with a little crushed ice or dry ice for added effect.

Pour the lemon juice, simple syrup, vermouth and stir to combine.

Pour the butterfly pea flower infused gin, carefully, using the back of a spoon to create a layer. Serve and enjoy!

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How to make Butterfly pea flower infused gin:

Pour gin in clean container. Add 5 - 8 flowers for each cup of gin.

Close container tightly and lightly shake the contents to mix.

Leave the container in a cool place to infuse overnight.

Once the gin turns a dark purple, strain gin back into bottle.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, episode 10, "Horror Express"

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0600

The crew climb aboard the creaking, oddball - yet strangely charming - "Horror Express", a 1972 sci-fi/horror film starring Peter Cushing and Mary's boyfriend, Christopher Lee.
Even though this may be her favorite trip of all time, Mary jumps off, and the boys are left to continue the increasingly dangerous journey through Siberia on their own. Brrr . . .

"Trans-Siberian Express" cocktail

The following ingredients should be poured in a shaker.

1.5 oz Gin

.75 oz Lime juice

.5 oz Vermouth

.25 oz Crème de Menthe

1 tsp. Crème de Cacao

1 tsp. Orange bitters

1 sprig Mint (as garnish)

After a vigorous shaking, mixture should be poured over ice and garnished with a spring of mint.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, episode 9, "The Wind"

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:00:00 -0600

Under assault from blowing winds, Mary, Scott and Dave hunker down in the Deep Dark Lounge. A shot of bourbon and a glass of refreshing, non-alcoholic sarsaparilla fortify the crew's nerves as they watch and discuss Emma Tammi's 2018 supernatural western horror film, "The Wind".

To relieve their sense of isolation and growing despair, they chat about the recent BBC "Dracula" adaptation, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and an alternate universe filled to overflowing with Scott Chesebrough clones. Shudder . . .

The cocktail this time out was simply a shot glass of "Mixed Blood" bourbon, created by Du Nord Craft Spirits, the crew's favorite local distiller in Minneapolis. You can contact them here -
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Monster Movie Happy Hour, episode 8, "Crimson Peak"

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600

The crew relish the chance to watch and talk about Guillermo del Toro's 2015 "Crimson Peak". It is a hand's down favorite of all three, and they "wax eloquent" . . . at least until Mary's "Old Fashioned" cocktails kick in. Oh, brother.

The main drink for the evening was, appropriately, "The Crimson Cocktail." (You will have to ask Mary about her "Old Fashioned" recipe - the boys are sworn to secrecy.)

* 4 ounces pomegranate juice

* 2 ounces vodka

* 2 ounces amaretto

* 1/2 ounce lemon juice fresh

* 6 drops bitters

* ice

GARNISHES (OPTIONAL)

* 1 Twist of lemon

* 1 Maraschino cherry

INSTRUCTIONS

* In a Shaker, combine the pomegranate juice, vodka, amaretto, lemon juice and bitters. Fill the glass with ice and secure the metal tumbler over the glass.

* Shake the cocktail and ice together about 5-6 times to agitate the ice and chill the cocktail quickly. Strain the cocktail into tall glasses.

* Garnish with a twist of lemon and maraschino cherry, if desired.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, episode 7, "Splinter"

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:00:00 -0600

Mary, Scott and Dave jump into Toby Wilkins' 2008 body horror movie, "Splinter", and it makes them shake, shiver and squirm. Thanks to Mary, the crew manages to get lost in Jurassic Park, towards the end, but find their way back to in time to wrap up the episode, all while consuming a brand new cocktail or two.

"Splinter"cocktail.

2 oz vodka

1 oz Chambourd (raspberry liqueur)

1 oz Raspberry smash (see notes below)

1 oz cranberry juice

1 oz lime juice

Sprig of mint

Directions

Strain into tall glass. Pour over ice. Garnish with mint. Enjoy

"Raspberry Smash"

10 Raspberries and 3-4 mint leaves (muddled) add 2 teaspoons sugar before muddling. Mix in the following:

2 oz. Cranberry juice

2 oz. Apple juice

1 oz. lemon juice

Shake well, pour over 3-5 ice cubes. Add

4 oz. club soda

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, episode 6, "Gargoyles"

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:00:00 -0600

Mary, Scott and Dave enjoy the cocktail selection a bit more than usual, this time around, as they watch and chat about 1972's made-for-tv movie, "Gargoyles", starring Cornell Wilde, Jennifer Salt and Bernie Casey. Due to a technical glitch, a few minutes of mindless banter disappeared in the middle, and you may well be thankful for that!

Dave's skull-shaped Christmas fruitcake is a hit, of sorts, and Mary suggests a gathering of gargoyles be called a "Gaggle". The jury is still out . . .

Happy Holidays!

The "Gargoyle" cocktail:

2 oz Absinthe,

1 oz Lemon,

1 oz Simple Syrup,

6 blueberries.

Muddle blueberries,

add ice, Absinthe and lemon. Shake well. Add simple syrup. Shake and serve.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, episode 5, "The Lair of the White Worm"

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:00:00 -0600

The crew watches Ken Russel's 1988 camp masterpiece, "The Lair of the White Worm", and spend a LONG time talking about the movie, sexuality, Sasquatch and Baby Yoda. Hold onto your hats - like we said, this is a long one. Make yourself a drink and wade through all the wisdom that Mary, Scott and Dave have to offer.

The cocktail pairing this time out is "The Drunken Worm".

INGREDIENTS:

2oz. Coconut Rum
1.5oz Blue Curaçao liqueur
4oz Pineapple Juice
4oz Orange Juice

Pour over ice OR blend w/ 1 cup ice until a slushy consistency. Garnish with pineapple (white or clear) or white common Gummi worms, if available.

Note - we ended up using the blender, with even more ice, and Mary nearly choked on a frozen, multi-colored Gummi worm. True story.

CHEERS!

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Monster Movie Happy Hour episode 4, "Let's Scare Jessica to Death"

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:00:00 -0600

As winter approaches, Mary, Scott and Dave settle in to the Deep Dark Lounge for the evening to watch and talk about the under-appreciated 1971 film, "Let's Scare Jessica to Death." They manage to break their cycle of giving every movie a three shot-glass rating, (Note - the crew wishes this had been given a higher rating, and they blame their computer HAL Junior for the error)) and at least ONE of them enjoys the cocktail pairing, which is appropriately named, the "Asylum".

For your sipping pleasure, here is the "Asylum Cocktail":

1/2 oz grenadine
1 ounce Pernod
1 ounce gin

"old-fashioned" glass

Pour slowly, in this order -- grenadine, Pernod, gin -- into an Old-Fashioned glass. Add 2 or 3 ice cubes; serve with stirring rod. Best to let the ice melt a bit before stirring so you can watch the pretty pictures the Pernod makes as it clouds up.

Monster Movie Happy Hour, episode 3, "Jennifer's Body"

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0600

The crew watch and discuss the 2009 dark comedy/horror movie, "Jennifer's Body", and Farm Mama Mary makes Scott and Dave feel old, once again.

The cocktail pairing for this episode is the "Corpse Reviver, #2".

(inspired by a recipe from thespruceeats.com)

Dash absinthe

1 ounce gin

1 ounce Lillet Blanc (we used sweet vermouth)

1 ounce lemon juice (fresh squeezed)

1 ounce orange liqueur

Garnish: orange peel

Rinse a chilled cocktail glass with absinthe and toss the excess (Dave drank it).

Pour the remaining ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Shake well.

Strain into the rinsed glass.

Garnish with an orange peel.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, episode 2, "Night of the Demon"

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Dave and Scott indulge in an afternoon of cocktail tasting and a viewing of the Jacques Tourneur 1957 British classic, "Night of the Demon" (American title - "Curse of the Demon"), while Mary has to be content with calling in from work.

They spend a LOT of time talking about the Demon . . . a LOT.

The cocktail this time around is "Demon Juice".

INGREDIENTS

• 1 shot of light rum

• 1/2 shot of amaretto

• 1 shot of pomegranate juice

• 1/2 shot of orange juice

• Top off with a little more pomegranate juice or dark cherry Polar Seltzer Water

• Stick of rosemary lit on fire for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the rum, amaretto, pomegranate, and orange juice in a glass. Pour into an ice-filled glass then top off with either additional pomegranate juice or Dark Cherry Polar Seltzer Water.

2. For a spooky effect, garnish each glass with a stick of rosemary, then light it on fire.

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Monster Movie Happy Hour, episode 1, "The Love Witch"

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 17:00:00 -0500

From their secret lair, deep in the Minnesota wilderness, Scott, Mary and Dave launch their first episode of the Monster Movie Happy Hour podcast.

Join them for cocktails as they discuss the 2016 movie, "The Love Witch", and listen in horror as they try to figure out just WHAT the HELL they are doing!

Here is a recipe for the cocktail of choice, the delightfully dangerous "Love Potion"!

2 oz. (60ml) Vodka

Splash Simple Syrup

Splash Grenadine

Strawberries

Garnish: Dry Ice and a Strawberry Heart

1. Muddle strawberries in base of shaking glass and add ice.

2. Next add vodka, simple syrup and grenadine. Shake well.

3. Strain mix over dry ice and garnish with a heart shaped strawberry.

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