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

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...

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! Cocktail recipe to follow! Visit our website: http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/ Chat with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri... Our Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/monstersndrinks.bsky.socia...

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 . . . You can listen to the Castle of Horror Podcast EVERYWHERE! https://www.spreaker.com/show/castle-of-horror-podcast Chat with them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/castleofhorrorpodcast And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CastleHorrorPod Visit our website: http://www.monstermoviehappy...

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

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!

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 foun...

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....

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

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. S...

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! Mary's cocktail -

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 & Maras...

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

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 ic...

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!You can listen to the Castle of Horror Podcast EVERYWHERE!https://www.spreaker.com/show/castle-of-horror-podcastChat with them on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/castleofhorrorpodcastAnd on Twitter:https://twitter.com/CastleHorrorPodVisit our website:http://www.monstermoviehappy...

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" cocktail1/2 oz Vodka1/2 oz Cointreau Liqueur1/2 oz Gin1/2 oz Rum1/2 oz Blue Curacao1/2 oz Chambord2 oz simple syrupCombine and stir all but Chambord in an ice-filled "Old Fashioned" glass, d...

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 bourbon3/4 oz Cherry liquor 3/4 oz. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice A dash of simple syrupCombine all ingredients in a glass or a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Stir with a cocktail spoon until ice cold. Strain into a couple glas...

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 ...

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.monstermoviehappyhour.com/Chat with us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri...Our Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/mon...

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 gin3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice3/4 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...