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:...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 153
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 garnis...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 6Ep. 152
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://www.facebook.com/monst...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Season 6Ep. 151
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 raspber...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 6Ep. 150
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! Visit our website: http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/ Chat with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri ... Our Bluesky: https://bsky...
Apr 02, 2025•2 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 149
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 & Maraschi...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Season 6Ep. 148
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...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 147
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 shak...
Feb 13, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 146
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-podcast Chat with them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/castleofhorrorpodcast And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CastleHorrorPod Visit our website: http://www.monstermov...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Season 6Ep. 145
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, drizzl...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Season 6Ep. 144
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 g...
Dec 25, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 143
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 pr...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Season 6Ep. 142
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/profi...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 6Ep. 141
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 gree...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 140
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 pl...
Oct 23, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 139
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 ch...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 5Ep. 138
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: https://x.com/RadioParfait Check out details about the movie at: https://www.8eyesfilm.com/ Visit our website: http...
Sep 21, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 137
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 t...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 136
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! Visit our webs...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 135
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 ...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 133
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. - us...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 133
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 &a...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 132
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! ...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 5Ep. 131
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!
May 14, 2024•2 min
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...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 5Ep. 130
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 ...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 129
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...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 128
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 ju...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 5Ep. 127
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/monstersndri ... Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/monstersndrinks Music created by Kevin MacLeod. You can hear more of his w...
Feb 28, 2024•35 min•Season 5Ep. 126
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. Visit our website: http://www.monsterm...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 125
