Monster Movie Happy Hour

Oct 22 2024 143 ep. 82 mins 54
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From their secret cocktail lounge, buried deep in the frozen Land of 10,000 Lakes, Scott, Mary and Dave watch a wide range of horror movies, test out unique "theme" drinks, and discuss their thoughts on the genre. For even more info, visit their website, "monstermoviehappyhour.com" They ask you to join them . . . at your peril!

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

Oct 22 2024 122 mins  
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 sugar1 tablespoon pumpkin puree1 tablespoon maple syrup1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1 Maraschino cherry 2 oz apple cider2 o

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

Oct 09 2024 100 mins  
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 Vodka1 oz Triple Sec4 oz Cranberry juice2 oz Cherry juice 1 oz lime2 oz Ginger A

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

Sep 20 2024 123 mins  
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.You can connect with Austin on Twitter at:h

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

Sep 03 2024 85 mins  
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" cocktail1 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

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

Aug 20 2024 96 mins  
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" cocktail2 oz. DARK Rum1 oz. Cherry LiqueurIn ice-filled low ball glass/

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

Jul 30 2024 97 mins  
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” cocktail1.5 oz. Spiced Rum 75 oz. Cherry Liqueur.33 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice .75 oz. fresh-squeezed grapefruit

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

Jul 16 2024 75 mins  
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” cocktailIngredients:.75 oz butterscotch schnapps .50 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream.25 oz Grenadine or Raspb

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

Jul 03 2024 85 mins  
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 cube3 or 4 generous dashes of Orange Bitters2 tsp of Vanilla ExtractAdd:“Several” ic

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

Jun 19 2024 94 mins  
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” cocktail2 oz. Rye Whiskey1.5 oz. Sweet Vermouth1.5 oz. Campari. Stir all ingredients in an ice-filled mi

A Brief Message

May 14 2024 1 mins  
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!