Celebrate 54 Years of Hammer Horror with a “Bat Blood” Themed Review of “Scars of Dracula“

On November 8th, 1970, Hammer Films released the classic horror film “Scars of Dracula.” To commemorate this milestone, we’re dedicating this week’s episode to a special review of this cult classic. Join your hosts Karen and Greg as they delve into the depths of Dracula’s lair, discussing the film’s enduring legacy and its impact on the horror genre.

But that’s not all! To enhance the experience, they’ll be downing a “Bat Blood” themed shot while they chat. So, grab your favorite vampire-inspired beverage and join us for a chilling journey through the world of Hammer horror.

Here’s what you can expect in this episode:

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• A detailed analysis of “Scars of Dracula,” exploring its themes, characters, and visual style.
  
• A discussion of Sir Christopher Lee’s amount of screen time in the film.
  
• A lively conversation about our personal experiences with the film and the Hammer horror franchise.
  
• A special “Bat Blood” cocktail recipe to enjoy while you listen.
  

Whether you’re a fan of classic horror or just looking for a fun and spooky way to spend an evening, this episode is sure to be a treat. So, tune in and join us as we raise a glass to the 54th anniversary of “Scars of Dracula.”

Bat Blood Shot

• 1 splash of grenadine syrup
• 1 oz of Jagermeister herbal liqueur

Instructions:

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2. Line the bottom of the shot glass with grenadine and layer the Jagermeister on top.
   

   Source: cocktaibuilder.com

   
   

A Brief Synopsis: Upon discovering a murdered girl with fang marks on her neck, the farmers of Kleinenberg set Count Dracula’s castle ablaze in the hope of destroying the dreaded vampire. When they return to the village, however, they discover that giant vampire bats have killed all the women and children who were left behind in the church.

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

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• We learn about the wedding traditions of Germany.
  
• Greg works in a lyric to a song from the rock band KISS.
  
• As usual in these films there are references made to a Rankin/Bass Christmas special.
  
• Dr. Karen tells us all about the best way to make a body disappear.
  
• There is a discussion about Sir Christopher Lee’s contact lenses.
  
• Dr. Karen tells us about acrophobia.
  

Our rating of the film:

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

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