Monster Movie Happy Hour

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/...

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 Combin...

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 it...

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! Visit our website: http://www....

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 shak...

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 Ma...

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...

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 Twitte...

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...

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 Liq...

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...

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 G...

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...

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-fi...

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!

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 st...

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...

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....

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...

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. Cheers! Visit our website: http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/ Chat with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monstersn...

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 coc...

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...

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 Ey...

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. F...

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" c...