Greg continues his expedition through the realm of Hammer horror films, this time selecting the recent addition, “The Lodge,” to mark the holiday season. “The Lodge” is a film that masterfully blends psychological horror with elements of folk traditions and religious extremism. Prepare to be captivated by the story of a soon-to-be stepmother who finds herself stranded at a remote cabin with her fiancé’s two children during Christmas. As the isolation and eerie atmosphere take hold, the lines between reality and delusion blur, leaving the audience questioning everything they see. Complement your cinematic experience with a special “Gaslight” cocktail. As you savor the flavors of this festive libation, let the conversation flow, delving deeper into the psychological complexities and chilling twists that make “The Lodge” a truly unforgettable viewing experience. Greg found the recipe below for a “Gaslight” cocktail at absolutdrinks.com.

Gaslight Cocktail
• ice cubes
• 1 dash orange curacao
• 1 oz scotch whisky
• 1/3 oz sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes whisky/honey liqueur
• orange

Instructions:

1. Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
   
2. Add all ingredients.
   
3. Garnish with orange.
   

A Brief Synopsis: During a family retreat to a remote winter cabin over the holidays, the father is forced to abruptly depart for work, leaving his two children in the care of his new girlfriend, Grace. Isolated and alone, a blizzard traps them inside the lodge as terrifying events summon specters from Grace’s dark past.

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

• The three most popular types of cults are discussed.
  
• Karen tells us about the Havanese dog breed.
  
• Did our hosts have Sea Monkeys as children?
  
• After a power loss in a house, how long does it take for the heat to escape?
  
• Karen gives us some information about the painting “L’Annunciata” by Italian Renaissance artist Antonello da Messina.
  

Our rating of the film:

This movie was pretty good. It only took us 2 cocktails to get through it.

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