A Haunting Tale: Unraveling the Mysteries of “The Changeling“

Join us for a deep dive into the 1980 horror classic, “The Changeling.” Inspired by a listener request and in celebration of George C. Scott’s birthday, our hosts, Karen and Greg, embark on a chilling exploration of this iconic film.

Discover the tale of a widowed composer who moves into a haunted Victorian mansion. As he uncovers a disturbing secret hidden within its walls, he finds himself entangled in a supernatural mystery.

Join us as we unravel the mysteries and suspense of “The Changeling.” From the haunting performances to the eerie atmosphere, we’ll discuss everything that makes this movie a timeless masterpiece. And don’t forget about the “Snow Drift” cocktail, a listener-suggested drink that perfectly complements the film’s chilling ambiance.

Tune in to discover the hidden depths of this classic horror film and join us for a truly unforgettable listening experience.

Snow Drift Cocktail

• 1 oz chocolate liqueur
• 1 oz hazelnut liqueur
• 1 oz vodka
• 3 oz heavy cream

Instructions:

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2. Add all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
   
3. Pour through strainer into a martini cordial glass. There should be some ice crystals in the glass and the drink will be light and frothy.
   
4. To keep cold, drop the glass into another larger cocktail glass filled with ice.
   

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A Brief Synopsis: In suburban Seattle, John rents a large, old and eerie Victorian-era mansion and begins piecing his life back together. However, John soon discovers that he has unexpected and unwelcome company in his new home: the unhappy ghost of a murdered young boy.

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

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• Naturally we learn what a changeling is.
  
• Karen tells us all about the history of stained glass.
  
• Karen and Greg reminisce about the days when they used to go to the library and look at microfilm.
  
• The history of the Space Needle in Seattle is discussed.
  
• We learn the history of photo copying.
  

Our rating of the film:

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

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