Monster Movie Happy Hour
Episodes
172 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" <...
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" cocktailIngredients: 1...
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 . . . ...
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"
For our first episode of the new year we dig down deep (ya like that alliteration?) into Roger Corman's "The Premature Burial", and have a Hell of a good time!“Dirt Nap” cocktail 1.5 oz rum 1.5...
Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 162, "Messiah of Evil"
Merry, SCARY Christmas!We actually recorded this episode in late October, so it has a strong Halloween vibe, and in case you wondered, the irony of releasing an episode about 1973's "The Messiah of Evil" on Christmas day is NOT lost on u...
Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 161, "The Fog"
We travel all the way to 1980 and Antonio Bay to get lost in . . . The Fog!A good time was had by all and Mary's cocktail was delightful."Mr. Machen's Grog"Dark Rum5 oz. Ginger Beer2 tsp. lime juice...
Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 160, Crossover with Castle of Horror Podcast, del Toro's "Frankenstein"
In our 160th episode (and the beginning of season 7) we were happy to be guests on the Castle of Horror Podcast to talk with those dear friends about the most lavish version of Frankenstein to grace the big and small screen.
Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 159, "Final Destination"
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" cocktail1 1/2 oz. white rum1 oz. apple cider 1...
Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 158, Monstrous Musings #22 with Drew Edwards and Nicola Scott
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 Sim...
Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 157, "The Alligator People"
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 u...
Monster Movie Happy Hour Ep. 156, Crossover with Castle of Horror, "The Legend of Boggy Creek"
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 ...
Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 155, "The Abominable Dr. Phibes"
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" cocktail2 oz gin <...
Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 154, "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark"
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!Scott's "3 Nasty Gnomes"...
Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 153, Monstrous Musings #21 with Howard Berger and Marshall Julius
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,...
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 Psyched...
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
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”...
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 rum1 oz...
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 ...
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 recording ...
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 list...
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 migh...
