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 of fun. Did we mention this is a LONG episode? When it came to drinks, the cocktail ingredients were randomly rolled fo...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 4Ep. 94
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 ice, mix, garnish and drink. Visit our website: http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/ Chat with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 93
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 Grenadine and a slice of Orange Visit our website: http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/ Chat with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 4Ep. 92
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 Vinegar and stir. Strain into Old Fashioned glass filled w/ crushed ice. Top w/ more crushed ice, drizzle Raspberry Syrup to creat...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 91
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 Visit our website: http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/ Chat with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m...
Oct 19, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 90
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 Maraschino cherries Enjoy! Visit our website: http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/ Chat with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 89
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 cup of ginger ale Several dashes of Tiki Bitters Pour into Old Fashioned glass filled with ice. Top with sprig of Rosemary...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 3Ep. 88
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 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Masters-Make-Up-Effects-Practical-Frankenstein/dp/1802790012 You can visit thei...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 87
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.monstermoviehappyhour.com/ Chat with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri ... Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/monstersndrinks Music ...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 3Ep. 86
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.com/ Chat with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri ... Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/monster...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 85
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 problematic on this one, but we think it is still worth your time. Cheers! Visit our website: http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/ ...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 3Ep. 84
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.monstermoviehappyhour.com/ Chat with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri ... Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/monsters...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 83
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! Visit our website: http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/ Chat with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri ... Our Tw...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 3Ep. 82
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". Here's the IndieGoGo link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/halloween-man-meets-the-latex-avenger/x/8927464#/ The version ...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 81
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/or Coconut Soda Water Optional skull-shaped white ice cube: .5 cup water 5 cup coconut cream Visit our website: http:/...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 80
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, top with ginger ale. Add a Sprig of Thyme for garnish. Enjoy! Visit our website: http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/ ...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 3Ep. 79
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 oz Orange Juice 3/4 oz Cranberry Juice (sweet) Strain into chilled Martini glass Garnish with Orange peel twist Enjoy! Visit our website: ht...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 77
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 Juice in a shaker, shake and pour into Collins glass 3/4 full of ice. Top off with Ginger Beer, dust with Cinnamon Sugar, and garnish...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 77
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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monstersndri ... Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/monstersndrinks Music created by Kevin MacLeod. You ca...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 76
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 cocktail shaker with ice and pour gin and limeade. Shake to chill, and strain into chilled coupe glasses. 3. Carefully place an ice sph...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 75
Howdy folks - we will be gone this week, but will be back next week wth episode #75, "The Howling". Cheers! (Send help. . . )
Apr 05, 2022•50 sec
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 glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with lime or orange twist. Visit our website: http://www.monstermoviehappyhour.com/ Chat with us on Face...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 3Ep. 74
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 Liqueur .5 oz. fresh Cream . . . or Baileys Irish Cream 1.5 oz. Bourbon . . . or Brandy. Combine and shake with ice, strain into lowball glass. Drink resp...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Season 3Ep. 73
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 juice 1 oz. Lillet Blanc 1 oz.Cointreau 1 oz. Vodka Absinthe rinse for glass Combine in cocktail shaker w/ice, st...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 72
For Dave's birthday, the crew watch and chat about 1955's "The Quatermass Xperiment", Hammer's first Science Fiction/Space Travel movie. Scott's cocktail is an out-of-this-world success . . . "Quatermass Cocktail" In a shaker w/ice combine: 1.5 oz. Vodka .75 oz. Honey Syrup (50/50 honey & warm water) .75 oz. Lime Juice 2 oz. Apple Cider/Juice Shake and strain into low ball glass. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Add dry ice for effect. Enjoy! Visit our website: http://www.monstermoviehappyh...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 71
The crew gush over 2019's anthology film, "Scare Package", and despite murderous computer HAL Jr's attempt to sabotage the episode, still manage to go on and on and on . . . Mary's cocktail is as tasty and dangerous as ever. "Goo-Guy Juice" cocktail In a shaker, combine and shake: 1.75 oz Tequila .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice .75 oz LIme-Aid .75 oz Orange Liqueur Add ice and shake another 15 seconds. Strain into chilled coupe glass, add 1 tsp of Raspberry Preserves. Garnish with Lime wheel. Enjoy! Vis...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 70
Mary grills the boys for details of their roles as extras in 2016's Minnesota - filmed movie, "Zombies", starring Tony Todd. They also talk about "hot" dictators, hot zombies, 17th Century English diarist Samuel Pepys and . . . . necrophilia? Unsurprisingly, Dave makes a Zombie variation cocktail. "The Blue-ish Zombie" In a shaker combine & shake w/ no ice: 1.5 oz white rum 1.5 oz dark rum 1 oz coconut milk 1 oz pineapple juice .5 oz Blue Curacao .5 simple syrup .5 oz lime juice .5 tsp Perno...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 69
The crew watch 1953's "War of the Worlds" to celebrate the Christmas holiday season and wet their collective whistles with Scott's latest concoction. The "Clayton Forrester" cocktail. (NOT named for the character from MST3K, but for the ORIGINAL character, from this movie) 1 oz. Vodka 1 oz. White Rum 1 oz. Midori 3-4 oz.Lemonade In a mixing glass with ice combine the above ingredients, topping it off with the lemonade. Strain into a cocktail glass. Enjoy! Cheers! Visit our website: http://www.mo...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Season 3Ep. 68
The crew watch 2016's "The Autopsy of Jane Doe", sip Mary's delightfully tasty and disgustingly named cocktail and talk about the English Civil War . . . and there is a special appearance by Grover. We introduce : The "Bloody Molar" cocktail, a variation on the whiskey sour. 2 oz. whiskey 3/4 oz. pomegranate juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup 1/2 oz. egg white Angostura bitters Pomegranate seeds. Combine whiskey, juice, syrup and egg white in a shaker without ice, shake for 30 seconds Add ice and shake ...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 67
Mary finally gets a chance to watch Terence Fisher's great 1968 horror film, "The Devil Rides Out", starring Christopher Lee (with a sexy mustache/beard combo) and the wonderfully menacing Charles Gray If only the crew had spent more time talking about the actual movie . . . Might their frequent fall into rabbit holes have been the fault of Dave's drink, the classic cocktail, "Satan's Whiskers"? In a shaker with ice, combine the following and shake vigorously; Pour into a martini or coup glass, ...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 66
