Monster Movie Happy Hour
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
From their secret cocktail lounge, buried deep in the frozen Land of 10,000 Lakes, Scott, Mary and Dave watch a wide range of horror movies, test out unique "theme" drinks, and discuss their thoughts on the genre. For even more info, visit their website, "monstermoviehappyhour.com" They ask you to join them . . . at your peril!
Episodes
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 168, The Descent"
Scott, Mary and Dave strap on their spelunking gear, knock back a few Challman strength cocktails and fall, screaming, into Neil Marshall's 2005 horror film, "The Descent". "The Cave Crawler" 2 oz. whiskey (preferably bourbon!) 3/4 lemon j…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 167, "Destroy All Neighbors"
The crew deal with noisy and unruly neighbors in this episode . . . all while chatting about Prog Rock and 2024's splatter horror comedy, "Destroy All Neighbors". The "William Brown" cocktail Ingredients: 1 oz vodka 1 oz butterscotch schna…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 166, "Forbidden Planet" with Marshall Julius
Our dear friend, the film critic, blogger, broadcaster, quizmaster and collector of colourful plastic things, Marshall Julius, joins us for our chat about 1956's "Forbidden Planet" and we had damned fine time! We sipped Bourbon and Scotch,…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 165, "The Prince of Darkness"
For Dave's belated birthday episode we gathered around the swirling tube of liquid evil and watched John Carpenter's 1987, "The Prince of Darkness". Our cocktail was tasty enough, though it COULD have looked SO much cooler . . . "Sweet Sle…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 164, "The Deadly Spawn"
All right, you nerds - step into the dripping, wet Deep Dark Lounge, grab a drink and listen to our chat about 1983's "The Deadly Spawn". This episode is for folks who can enjoy a movie shot on 16mm film, made largely by amateurs on a $25,…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 163, "The Premature Burial"
In episode 163 of Monster Movie Happy Hour, the hosts discuss Roger Corman's film "The Premature Burial". The episode also includes a recipe for a "Dirt Nap" cocktail.
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 162, "Messiah of Evil"
This episode of Monster Movie Happy Hour discusses the 1973 film "Messiah of Evil." Recorded in October, the episode was coincidentally released on Christmas day.
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 161, "The Fog"
Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 161 reviews John Carpenter's 1980 film "The Fog." The hosts also share a recipe for "Mr. Machen's Grog" cocktail.
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 160, Crossover with Castle of Horror Podcast, del Toro's "Frankenstein"
In episode 160, the Monster Movie Happy Hour podcast discusses Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein with guests from the Castle of Horror Podcast.
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 159, "Final Destination"
Monster Movie Happy Hour discusses the first Final Destination movie in episode 159. The episode includes a recipe for a cocktail named "The Flight 180".
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 158, Monstrous Musings #22 with Drew Edwards and Nicola Scott
In episode 158 of Monster Movie Happy Hour, titled Monstrous Musings #22, the hosts talk with comic creator Drew Edwards and artist Nicola Scott. They discuss their early work on the "Halloween Man" comic series, which is now available as…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 157, "The Alligator People"
Monster Movie Happy Hour discusses the 1959 film "The Alligator People," highlighting its atmosphere, Lon Chaney Jr., and makeup effects by Dick Smith. The episode also features recipes for two cocktails: the Quicksand and Manon’s Restorat…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 156, Crossover with Castle of Horror, "The Legend of Boggy Creek"
Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 156 features a crossover episode with the Castle of Horror Podcast discussing the 1972 film "The Legend of Boggy Creek".
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 155, "The Abominable Dr. Phibes"
Monster Movie Happy Hour discusses the 1971 film "The Abominable Dr. Phibes," noting its stars Vincent Price, Joseph Cotten, and Terry-Thomas. The episode includes a recipe for a cocktail called "Phibe's Vibes."
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 154, "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark"
This episode of Monster Movie Happy Hour celebrates Scott Chesebrough's birthday with a discussion of the 1973 TV movie "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark." The hosts cover the film's plot, which involves a bricked-up fireplace and creepy goblin…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 153, Monstrous Musings #21 with Howard Berger and Marshall Julius
Howard Berger, a special make-up effects legend, and Marshall Julius, a journalist, discuss their new book "Making Monsters: Inside Stories from the Creators of Hollywood's Most Iconic Creatures" on the Monster Movie Happy Hour podcast.
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 152, "Mandy"
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 c…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 151, "From Beyond"
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…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 150, "Attack of the Beast Creatures"
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…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 149, "Ghostwatch" with Alex Taylor.
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…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 148, "The Vourdalak"
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…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 147, Monstrous Musings #20, with Drew Edwards and David Bowles
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 campaig…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 146, "Burn Witch Burn"
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 recor…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 145, Crossover with Castle of Horror podcast, "Shadow of the Vampire"
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 th…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 144, "Nosferatu" 2024
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 S…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 143, "Nosferatu" 1922 and 1979
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…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 142, "The Screaming Skull"
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. Wha…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 141, "Willard" (1971)
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…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 140, "The People Under the Stairs"
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 ou…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep.139, Burton's "Sleepy Hollow" and Disney's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
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" In…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 138, "The Girl on the Third Floor"
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…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 137, Monstrous Musings #19 with Austin Jennings
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,…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 136, "The Creeping Flesh"
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.…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 135, "The House of Dark Shadows"
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 al…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 134, "The Hand"
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 enterta…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 133, "The Reflecting Skin"
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 upl…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 132, "Sisters"
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 Sal…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 131, "As Above, So Below"
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 cockta…
- A Brief Message
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 episo…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 130, "The Black Cat"
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 . . . Spea…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 129, "In the Mouth of Madness"
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 som…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 128, "Hereditary"
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 -…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 127, "Shrooms"
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 Ingr…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 126, "Happy Hour Adventures"
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…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 125, "The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue"
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"…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 124, "The Old Dark House"
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…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 123, "Event Horizon"
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 tha…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 122, "Rasputin the Mad Monk"
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…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 121, "Rodan"
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 in…
- Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 120, "Only Lovers Left Alive"
This episode, recorded just before Halloween, is a combination of Mary's "birthday movie choice" AND our virtual Halloween Party. We watched "Only Lovers Left Alive" and had a grand time - especially since Mary came up with TWO cocktails f…