Celebrating Boris Karloff’s Birthday with “The Raven“

Get ready for a spine-chilling celebration as we honor the legendary Boris Karloff’s birthday on November 23rd! This week, we’re diving into the 1935 horror classic, “The Raven,” starring the iconic duo Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi. If you’re a fan of vintage horror, gothic tales, and classic monster movies, this episode is a must-listen!

Join our hosts, Karen and Greg, as they unravel the eerie atmosphere, chilling themes, and unforgettable performances of this timeless film. And to make things even more exciting, they’ll be sipping on a specially crafted cocktail, “The Tiny Dancer,” inspired by the movie.

Don’t miss out on this thrilling episode filled with insightful commentary, spooky fun, and a heartfelt tribute to one of horror’s greatest icons. Tune in now and subscribe to our podcast for more hair-raising reviews, horror film discussions, and all things spooky!

The Tiny Dancer Cocktail

• 1 1/2 oz bourbon
• 1/2 oz Campari
• 1 oz blood orange juice
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 2 oz club soda
• squeeze of lemon
• orange peel (for garnish)

Instructions:

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2. Add bourbon, Campari, blood orange juice, and honey to the cup of a cocktail shaker. Stir to combine.
   
3. Transfer the mixture to a rocks glass with a large cube of ice. Top with club soda. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and garnish with an orange peel.
   

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A Brief Synopsis: Doctor Richard Vollin saves the life of a young dancer, and becomes obsessed with her. He quickly hatches a plan when her father tries to discourage an affair from developing.

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

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• Karen not only helps Greg pronounce “Machiavellian”, but also provides us with a definition.
  
• Dr. Karen tells us about early cosmetic surgery.
  
• Dr. Karen also talks about the 7th cranial nerve.
  

Our rating of the film:

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

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