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This week, the gang witnesses a disturbed young taxidermist exhume his recently deceased girlfriend to embalm her corpse with the help of his strange housekeeper. His bouts of insanity are only just beginning! Please join us for Joe D'Amato's 1979 film, Beyond the Darkness. Libation: Milk of the Iris Splash of NA Blue Curacao Master of Mixes Splash of Strawberry syrup Master of Mixes Splash of Lavender syrup 3-4 oz sour mix Master of Mixes 2-3 oz choice of spiritless spirit or whiskey A pinch of purple luster dust

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to camp. This week, the gang is helping to open a summer camp next to the infamous Camp Blood, but the legend of Jason is weighing heavy on the proceedings. Please join us for 1981's slasher classic Friday the 13th Part 2! Libations: The Campfire Mule Ingredients: Ice 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 6-7 Large Marshmallows 3-4 ounces Ginger Beer *2 ounces of your choice of whiskey - we used Knob Creek Smoked Maple * For the NA Option, use 2 ounces of your choice of non-alcoholic spirit - we used Seedlip Spice 94 *Gas Stovetop or kitchen torch *Luster Dust Instructions: Make a simple syrup by boiling 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Line a skewer with 5-6 large marshmallows (you can toast them if you have a gas stove top or a small kitchen torch, but this will work even if you don't toast them) and add the marsh-kebab to the pot and simmer until the marshmallows dissolve. Strain and add to a glass container. It will last in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Fill a glass with ice and 3-4 ounces of ginger beer. In a shaker, combine ice, simple syrup, your choice of spirit, and luster dust. Shake well. Pour the mixture into your glass. Garnish with a toasted marshmallow.

Welcome to Spooky Season with Cinema Parlor! The gang is shacking up with three single women in a picturesque village when a mysterious man arrives in their lives. Please join us for George Miller's 1987 film, The Witches of Eastwick. Libations: Bye, Felicia 9 Maraschino cherry 3-4 ounces ginger beer 5 cinnamon sticks (or 1.5 tablespoons of ground cinnamon) 1 cup preferred sugar 1 cup water Ice *2 ounces spiced rum *Nonalcoholic Option -Choice of NA Spirit - we used Seedlip Spice 94. Muddle five cherries in a shaker; add 1/2 ounce Cinnamon Syrup (recipe below), 1 teaspoon cherry juice, and ice. Shake well. Add mixture over 3-4 ounces of ginger beer and ice in a glass. *3-4 cherries for garnish. *Pinch of luster dust for added witchery Cinnamon Simple Syrup Add one cup of preferred sugar (we used 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 brown sugar) to one cup of water in a pot and bring to a boil while stirring. Add five cinnamon sticks (or 1.5 tablespoons of ground cinnamon, but you may want to strain the mixture to avoid grit) and simmer for 5-10 minutes on low heat. Pour mixture into a glass jar. It will last two weeks in the refrigerator.

This week, Fast Eddie Felson teaches the gang and a cocky but immensely talented protégé the ropes of pool hustling. Please join us for Martin Scorsese's 1986 legacy sequel, The Color of Money. Libations: JTS Brown, Wild Turkey, or White Horse served neat. Nonalcoholic Option - RITUAL ZERO PROOF Whiskey served neat. Intro: The Color of Money TV Spot from 1986 Outro: Siskel & Ebert on The Color of Money

This week the gang teams up with James Bond to investigate a KGB policy to kill all enemy spies. Soon they uncover an arms deal that potentially has significant global ramifications. Yes, it's John Glen's 1987 film, The Living Daylights. Libations: Mel's Dirty Little Martini: 2-3 oz Seedlip 108 or alcohol of choice 1 sprig of Rosemary 1-2oz olive brine or dirty martini mix of choice Olives Shake well and pour into a glass w/o ice. Garnish with olives to your heart's desire. Sweet Kara: 3-4 Oz Ginger Beer 2-3 oz Seedlip 108 or alcohol of choice A splash of Lavender syrup and Grenadine Stir and pour over ice in a chilled glass Garnish with a lavender sprig and cherries or edible flowers.

This week the gang follows a beautiful stranger down a rabbit hole where a computer hacker named Neo discovers a shocking truth - life as we know it is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber intelligence. Join us for the Wachowski Sisters' 1999 mind-bending classic, The Matrix. Intro: The Matrix TV Spot (1999 - spot #4) Outro: Ending dialog of The Matrix The Drink: The Architect 1 ounce Gin 3-4 ounces Prosecco 1/2 teaspoon Lavender Syrup A splash of Lavender Bitters Shake well and serve over ice. NA drink: 1 ounce Seedlip or Lavender Tea 3-4 ounces Club Soda 1/2 teaspoon Lavender Syrup A splash of Lavender Bitters Shake well and serve over ice.

The gang returns! This week, we are caught between two soldiers killed during the Vietnam conflict and brought back to life in a top-secret military experiment that creates superhuman warriors. Please join us for Roland Emmerich's 1992 action romp, Universal Soldier. Intro: 1992 Universal Soldier TV Spot Outro: The Royal Vagabond by Jockers Dance Orchestra French 75: 1-2 ounces dry gin 3-4 ounces champagne 1/2 ounce simple syrup 1/2 - 1 ounce lemon juice Shake well and serve with a lemon twist

The gang is once again cornered in the countryside near Crystal Lake after some horny hospital workers revive Jason Voorhees in the local morgue. Join us for Joseph Zito's 1984 slasher classic Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter! Intro: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter Trailer Outro: Love Is A Lie by Lion Soundclips from the film and At the Movies Lion's Tail: 2 ounces bourbon 1/2 ounce allspice dram 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed 1 teaspoon simple syrup 2 dashes of Angostura bitters Garnish: orange twist

This week, the gang is stuck in Kingston Falls when a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on the small town. Please join us for Joe Dante's 1984 classic Gremlins. Intro: Official Gremlins Trailer Outro: Gizmo's Theme By Jerry Goldsmith Soundclips from the film Mrs. Deagle's Nightcap: Two teaspoons brown sugar One tablespoon butter One dash ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and ginger Two ounces dark rum Four ounces of hot water or cider Cinnamon stick for garnish

After spending the night with the Freeling family, the gang is caught in some strange and spooky happenings. Carol Ann has gone missing, the meat has gone bad, and the television set appears to be broken. Please join us for Tobe Hooper's 1982 classic Poltergeist. Drink Recipe: Ghostly Chai 2-3 ounces bourbon 1 teaspoon of Chai Tea Simple Sugar (add more to taste) 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree 3-4 ounces of Chai Tea Concentrate Shake well and serve over ice with a straw Optional: Garnish with star anise Alcohol-Free: In place of bourbon, use 2-3 ounces of espresso, strong Spiced Chai, or Bengal Spice tea (2-3 bags) - cool and follow the rest of the steps. Chai Tea Simple Syrup: Add 1/2 - 1 cup dark brown sugar to a hot cup of brewed chai tea (you can use concentrate instead but dilute with water); add as much as you want of the following: ground ginger, clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg Add sugar and spices to the brewed tea while it is hot, stirring until everything is dissolved. Refrigerate in a container with a lid. It will keep for two weeks. In the Episode: Intro: Film Trailer Outro: Somebody's Watching Me by Rockwell Other: Clips from the film, POST MORTEM: Tobe Hooper with Mick Garris and Mrs. Doubtfire

This week, the ghouls team up with a handsome soldier who seeks to end the evils caused by a vicious witch-hunter who terrorized his fiancée and killed his uncle. Join us for Michael Reeves's 1968 film Witchfinder General. Drink Recipe: Drown the Witch 2-3 ounces bourbon 1 teaspoon of Apple Brown Sugar Simple Sugar 1 tablespoon apple butter 3-4 ounces apple cider Optional: a splash of ginger brew, an apple slice, and a cinnamon stick for garnish. Alcohol-Free: Brew a spicy black tea of choice - cool and use 2-3 ounces in place of the bourbon. Follow the rest of the steps. Apple Spiced Brown Sugar Syrup: Add 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, another tablespoon of Apple Butter, and as much as you want of the following: ground ginger, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple spice. Fill the container with boiling water, stirring until everything is dissolved. Refrigerate in a container with a lid. It will keep for two weeks. In the Episode: Intro: Film Trailer Outro: Time Of The Season by The Zombies Other: Clips from the film.

The ghouls are back after crash-landing on Fiorina 161 along with former Warrant Officer Ellen Ripley. A series of deadly events occur shortly after their arrival, thanks to another unwelcome stowaway. Please join us for Alien 3. Drink Recipe: The Pumpkin Patch 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree (canned or homemade) 1 teaspoon brown sugar simple syrup 2-3 ounces ginger brew 2-3 ounces apple cider 2-3 ounces of bourbon shake well and serve over ice. For non-alcoholic bevvy, add more ginger brew and apple cider. Brown Sugar Syrup: In a container with a lid, add 1/2 cup dark brown sugar. Add as much as you want: ground ginger, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice. Fill the container with boiling water stirring until everything is dissolved. Refrigerate, and it will keep for two weeks. In the Episode: Intro: Film Trailer Outro: In the Year 2525 By Zager & Evans Other: Kenner Commerical 1992, Clips from the film, Aliens 3 OST.

The gang kicks off Halloween 2022 by getting caught in the crossfires of an uncomfortable sibling relationship and some doomed dorm beauties at a language school in Spain. Join us for Jesús Franco's 1981 slasher, Bloody Moon. In the Episode: Intro: Film Trailer Outro: Love In The Shadow by Frank Duval Other: Antonio by Annie, Jess Franco Interview from Severin Films.

This week, the gang meets up with a cowboy named Tuck, who seeks fame and fortune by capturing a T-Rex living in the Forbidden Valley. Please join us for the 1969 American fantasy Western film produced by Charles H. Schneer and Ray Harryhausen and directed by Jim O'Connolly, The Valley of Gwangi. Intro: Film Trailer Outro: Walk The Dinosaur by Was (Not Was)

After a year apart, attending different schools, and meeting other people - the gang rent a beach house and vows to make this the best end of summer ever. Grab a cold one and join us for 2001's American Pie 2, directed by J. B. Rogers Intro: American Pie 2 Trailer Outro: Everytime I Look for You by Blink 182 Clips from the feature film America Pie 2 Additional music by Michelle Branch and Alien Ant Farm

This week the gang is stuck in the dystopic and crime-ridden Old Detroit when a terminally wounded cop returns to the force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories. Join us for Paul Verhoeven's 1987 RoboCop. Intro: 1987 Trailer for RoboCop Outro: RoboCop Main Theme By Basil Poledouris

This week, it's time to die. The gang accompanies Chuck Norris, the one-man army, as he rescues the entire United States of America from a radical Russian spy who attempts an invasion. Join us for Joe Zito's 1985 action-packed Invasion U.S.A. Intro: Offical Invasion U.S.A theatrical trailer from 1985 Outro: Clip from 1985 Making of Documentary of Invasion U.S.A. also featuring the film's theme by Jay Chattaway Clips throughout the episode are taken directly from the feature film and the making of the documentary.

This week the gang must depend on James Franciscus and Vic Morrow to save them and the helpless citizens of Port Harbor after a Great White Shark starts terrorizing their charming coastal town. Please join us for Enzo Castellari's 1981 film The Last Shark (L'ultimo Squalo - Great White). Intro: Great White Official Trailer from 1981. Outro: Last Line in the feature film. This episode features music from Guido & Maurizio De Angelis and Morton Stevens and clips from the film.

This week the gang is lost in ancient China, caught between a violent gang of bandits and a skilled general known as Golden Swallow. We ask you to come drink with us while we discuss King Hu's 1966 Hong Kong Wuxia classic, Come Drink With Me (大醉俠 ). Intro & Outro are musical numbers from the film where Drunken Cat sings in the tavern — performed by Lan-Ping Chow and Yuè Huá.

This week the gang is caught in a most dangerous game when a young woman hires a handsome drifter as her guide through New Orleans, searching for her missing papa. Join us for John Woo's 1993 action romp HARD TARGET. Intro: Hard Target Orginal Trailer Outro: The Killer Main Theme by Lowell Lo Koon-Ting Sound clips from Hard Target Sam Raimi sound clip from BBC 'Moving Pictures' in 1993.

This week the gang is caught in a battle between the deadly zombified Jason Voorhees and a powerful telekinetic teenager named Tina. Only daddy can save us now. Please join us for the only Friday the 13th of 2022. Intro: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood Outro: Man Behind the Mask by Alice Cooper

The gang is back to break down the year 2021. Join us for a light conversation about all things from the past year. Intro: Live Your Life from The Mitchells vs. The Machines Outro: Edgar's Prayer by Jamie Dornan

We are back in 2022, the year of our Lord, to once again celebrate the life and drink to the health of Nolan. Join us as we discuss three films in honor of his birthday. Movie Lineup: Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain (Hark - 1983) Rancho Deluxe (Perry - 1975) The Beach Bum (Korine - 2019) Intro: Happy, Happy Birthday Baby By The Tune Weavers Outro: Is That All There Is by Peggy Lee

The gang proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter backing the Soviet Union. Join us as we discuss the 1985 classic from Writer/Director/Star - Sylvester Stallone. Happy Holidays from us to you! Stay safe in the new year and be well.

This week the gang is tied up with a Secret Service agent who will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed his partner. Join us for William Friedkin's 1985 classic, To Live and Die in L.A. Intro: Trailer audio "To Live and Die in L.A." Outro: Song "To Live and Die in L.A." by Wang Chung

Chance events trap the hitchhiking gang in a tightening net of death, deception, and blackmail in Edgar G. Ulmer's 1945 film, DETOUR. Get tight with us tonight and do some fast-talking with a wild dame. Intro: Detour Trailer Outro: "I Can't Believe You're in Love with Me" from Detour

The gang has been having strange nightmares about a guy in a dirty red and green sweater. He scrapes his fingernails along things. Actually, they are more like finger-knives. They make a horrible sound....screeeeech. Join us as we close out this year's Halloween season with Wes Craven's 1984 masterpiece, A Nightmare on Elm Street. Intro: A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984 Trailer Outro: 1, 2 Freddy's Coming for You

The week, the gang hitches a ride to South America but accidentally comes back to the U.S. in a coffin with one hungry spider who is ready to settle down in the countryside and have a few hundred babies. Into: Arachnophobia Trailer Outro: Itsy Bitsy Spider by Lisa Loeb

The gang is unwittingly stranded near a strange wax museum and soon must fight to survive and keep from becoming the next exhibit. That's right - we are discussing 2005's House of Wax over a few pumpkin brews. There is a lot of TV Talk this week. This episode is off the rails. We are doing the best we can during these trying times, friends. We hope you are enjoying these Halloween episodes. Intro: House of Wax Original Trailer Outro: I've Written a Letter to Daddy by Bette Davis

We're about to unfold the story of Frankenstein, a man of science who sought to create a man after his own image without reckoning upon God. It is one of the strangest tales ever told. It deals with the two great mysteries of creation: life and death. I think it will thrill you. It may shock you. It might even horrify you. So if any of you feel that you do not care to subject your nerves to such a strain, now is your chance to, uh,...well, we've warned you! Good evening! We have turned the parlor into a crypt in honor of the season. Join us as we drink to your health and discuss a creature most foul in Terence Fisher's 1957 film, The Curse of Frankenstein. Intro: The Curse of Frankenstein Trailer Outro: Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers

The gang is back and ready to face off in a no-holds-barred competition for the title of Mr. Olympia, or at least talk about the Mr. Olympia competition documented in 1977's Pumping Iron. Join us for conversation and beer because milk is for babies. Intro: Everybody Wants to Live Forever By Michael Small Outro: Arnold Schwarzenegger

The gang is back,...ready to discuss love bets and high school drama. Join us in the quad for refreshments and some mildly gross banter while we talk about the 90s rom-com classic, She's All That. Intro: Orignal She's All That Trailer audio and The Rockafeller Skank By Fat Boy Slim Outro: Kiss Me By Sixpence None The Richer

Join us around the campfire in Camp Bloo-- I mean, Camp Forest Green! On this spooky special, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of 1986's Friday the 13th, Part VI: Jason Lives. Drink and fornicate at your own risk as there will be a puritanical, undead, killing machine lurking the camp grounds this Friday. Stay safe! Intro: He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask) By Alice Cooper Outro: (I'm No) Animal By Felony

We are back after a long break to discuss 1976's King Kong - and very briefly mention the existence of 1986's King Kong Lives. Pull up a chair and grab a cold one with the boys,...and Mel. Intro & Outro: King Kong Original Score by John Barry

The kids are back in town and this time it's a celebration. Stacy, Nolan, and Melanie discuss My Own Private Idaho from Gus Van Sant while they slowly unravel. Drink responsibly and happy Pride! Into: Opening dialogue from My Own Private Idaho Deep Night by Rudy Vallee Outro: Udo Kier from My Own Private Idaho

Join us down the rabbit hole for a deep dive into Paul W. S. Anderson's film series. We talked for over 3 hours about everything Resident Evil. The games. The books. The crushes. Bring a drink, it's a long one. Intro: Main Title - Resident Evil 2002 - composed by Marco Beltrami Outro: Save Room - Resident Evil 1996 - produced by Shusaku Uchiyama

The gang is back and ready for baseball season. This week we are discussing David S. Ward's 1989 film Major League. Grab a cold one and buckle up for some nonsense. Into: Wild Thing by Chip Taylor - Performed by X Outro: Take Me Out to the Ballgame by Albert von Tilzer and Jack Norworth - Performed by Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly

Everybody was kaiju fighting. This week the gang is discussing King Kong vs. Godzilla (Honda - 1962) and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (Fukuda - 1974). No spoilers for the new America Godzilla film as none of us had seen it at the time of recording - but there are plenty of beverages and a healthy dose of friendship to be shared. Intro: King Kong vs. Godzilla Theme (Ifukube - Toho) Outro: Mechagodzilla is revealed/Miyarabi's Prayer(Sato - Toho)

The gang is back to gush over John Boorman's 1981 masterpiece, Excalibur. Drink from the grail and be reborn. Intro and Outro are clips from the film.

The gang is back to send off another year to the land beyond beyond. They discuss things they watched, played, and read over the past 12 months. Drinks were necessary. So long 2020, you giant d#ck. Intro: Stealing The Silver Cross by Tangerine Dream Outro: Dreamscape by Tangerine Dream

We are back in 2021 the year of our lord to celebrate the life, and drink to the health, of Nolan Tuck. Join us as we discuss three films in honor of his birthday. Mausoleum (Dugan - 1983) Hercules in the Haunted World (Bava - 1961) Conquest (Fulci - 1983) Intro: Conquest Theme by Claudio Simonette Outro: The Royal Vagabond by Jockers Dance Orchestra

Please gather 'round with your favorite drink as the gang discusses a Christmas action classic, Richard Donner's 1987 Lethal Weapon. Happy Holidays from Cinema Parlor. Into: Lethal Weapon Theme by Kaman, Clapton, and Sanborn Outro: I'll Be Home for Christmas By Elvis Presley

The Gang is all here to discuss the Coen Brothers' feature debut, Blood Simple, over some bevies and friendship. Into: Blood Simple by Carter Burwell Outro: It's The Same Old Song by The Four Tops

The gang is back with drinks in hand to discuss the man behind the mask in Jason Goes to Hell. Intro: Friday the 13th Part III theme by Harry Manfredini Outro: He's Back(the Man Behind the Mask)by Alice Cooper

In this bonus Halloween episode, Stacy asks Nolan, and guest Melanie Daniels, a rapid-fire round of hard-hitting horror questions. Perhaps too many drinks were had during this recording. We wish you a very happy Halloween!

The ghoul gang is here to discuss Michael Mann's 1986 film MANHUNTER over some creepy cups of brew. Melanie Daniels guests. Intro: Heartbeat by Red7 Outro: William Petersen Dialogue from the motion picture Manhunter

The ghouls have returned with some spooky brews to discuss the 1985 classic Fright Night from director Tom Holland. Melanie Daniels guests. Intro and outro: Dream Window by Brad Fiedel

Kicking off Halloween 2020 with a lot of dead bodies and giggles. In this episode, the gang discusses Rob Zombie's House Of 1000 Corpses over some spooky bevies. Into: Captian Spaulding Commerical track and House Of 1000 Corpses By Rob Zombie Outro: I Remember You by Slim Whitman

The kids are back,..again. Stacy and Nolan are joined by Melanie (@plasticwerewolf) once again, this time to discuss horror icons lost in space. Films Discussed: Leprechaun 4: In Space Hellraiser: Bloodline Jason X Intro: Tim Curry from Command and Conquer

Drinks in hand, the fellas are here to discuss Joel Schumacher's classic films, Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. Melanie Daniels (@plasticwerewolf)returns as a guest. *Disclaimer: We recorded this episode three weeks ago, which is why current events are not discussed, but Black Lives Matter, Black Trans Lives Matter, Happy Pride, and you better be washing your damn hands. *Second Disclaimer: Nolan does not dislike redheaded gentleman. He has some red hair himself. There are three celebrities he greatly dislikes that happen to be redheaded. Everyone who knows Nolan regularly sends him gifs of those three celebrities - hence the slight rage. Also, he was a bit high during this episode due to a medical procedure. Intro: Kiss from a Rose - By Seal Outro: Snow Miser - Preformed by Arnold Schwarzenegger

The boys are back in town to discuss Ted Post's 1973 film THE BABY over some bevvies. Special Guests: Spencer from We Cut Heads: A Spike Lee Podcast and Melanie Daniels from absolutely nothing. Intro: The Baby Original Score by Gerald Fried Outro: The Royal Vagabond By Jockers Dance Orchestra