Monster Movie Happy Hour

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....

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...

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 i...

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 Grenadin...

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...

The boys chat with director David Weiner about his third and final installment in the "In Search of Darkness" trilogy. For more info about the series and to purchase your own physical copy, visit this site by midnight on October 31st: https://80shorrordoc.com/ You can connect with David and the gang on Twitter: https://twitter.com/80sHorrorDoc and on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/creatorvc...

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 Marasc...

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 c...

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: https://youtu.be/XHBK0FrPc6o You can purchase their book through...

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

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

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 proble...

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

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!...

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"....

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/o...

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, to...

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...

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 Jui...

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. Enjoy! Visit our website: http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/ Chat with us on Fac...

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...

Howdy folks - we will be gone this week, but will be back next week wth episode #75, "The Howling".  Cheers! (Send help. . . )

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 gl...

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 L...

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 jui...