Hammer Horror Fans Rejoice! “Rasputin the Mad Monk” Review (1966 Film)

This week on the Scary Spirits podcast, we celebrate the chilling legacy of Hammer Films with a review of “Rasputin the Mad Monk” (1966)! Join Greg and Karen as they delve into the world of the infamous mystic, Grigori Rasputin, portrayed by the legendary Christopher Lee.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The film’s plot and its place within the Hammer Horror genre
  
• Christopher Lee’s iconic performance as Rasputin
  
• The historical inspiration behind the story
  
• A special “Red Russian” themed cocktail recipe (perfect for enjoying while you listen!)
  

Looking for classic horror with a wicked twist? Then this episode is for you! Tune in and raise a glass to “Rasputin the Mad Monk“!

Red Russian Cocktail Recipe

• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 3/4 oz Heering Cherry Liqueur (or cherry liqueur)

Instructions:

1. Stir over ice cubes in a mixing glass.
   
2. Strain into an aperitif glass.
   
3. Serve.
   

   Source: cocktailbuilder.com

   
   

A Brief Synopsis: The bearded Russian mystic worms his way into Czar Nicholas II’s court by seducing a lady-in-waiting.

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

• Karen tells us all about performing the sign of the cross.
  
• We learn about Cyrillic script.
  
• We hear a little about the Russian currency system.
  
• Naturally we learn about Grigori Rasputin.
  
• Greg works in a reference to the band “The Romantics”.
  
• We get some facts about Czar Nicholas II and his family.
  
• Greg gives some background on Barbara Shelley.
  
• Help us pick the winners in our Horror Movie March Madness Bracket!
  

Our rating of the film:

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

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