Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the 1985 horror film “The Re-Animator”, loosely based on the short story “Herbert West–Reanimator” by H. P. Lovecraft. The film follows Herbert West, a medical student who develops a serum that can reanimate the dead. West’s experiments lead to chaos and mayhem, as the reanimated corpses become increasingly violent and uncontrollable.

“The Re-Animator” is a beloved cult classic, praised for its over-the-top gore, dark humor, and campy style. It is also notable for its special effects, which were groundbreaking at the time.

In this episode, Greg and Karen will discuss the film’s plot, characters, themes, and legacy. They will also share their thoughts on the film’s special effects, soundtrack, and overall impact. And of course, no discussion of “The Re-Animator” would be complete without a cocktail! Greg and Karen will be enjoying a “Miskatonic Reviver Cocktail,” a custom drink inspired by the film. The recipe that Greg found at 2geekswhoeat.com is below.

Miskatonic Reviver Cocktail Recipe

• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 1 oz melon liqueur
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 3/4 oz lime juice
• 1 dash Bittermen’s Boston Bittahs
• tonic water

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients except tonic water with ice in a cocktail mixing glass.
   
2. Fill a tumbler with crushed ice.
   
3. Strain mixed ingredients into the tumbler.
   
4. Top with tonic water.
   
5. Serve.
   

A Brief Synopsis: At the University of Zurich, Herbert West brings his dead professor back to life. Following the horrific side-effects involved in the procedure, West moves to the USA to further his studies.

Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:

• Our hosts discuss the author, H.P. Lovecraft.
  
• Dr. Karen lets us all know how long we should continue to try to revive someone using CPR.
  
• Do you know how much a bone saw used in autopsies cost?
  
• Karen gives us some history on the National Science Foundation (NSF).
  
• Our hosts hypothesize about how the glowing green serum effect was created.
  
• Do corpses bleed?
  
• We get a refresher course in lobotomies.
  

Our rating of the film:

This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.

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