Scary Spirits Podcast: Celebrating 83 Years of “The Corpse Vanishes” with Bela Lugosi!

This week, join hosts Karen and Greg as they delve into the eerie world of the 1942 horror classic, “The Corpse Vanishes,” starring the iconic Bela Lugosi. In this special anniversary episode, they explore the film’s chilling plot, memorable performances, and its lasting impact on the horror genre.

As they unravel the spine-tingling secrets of this cinematic gem, Karen and Greg will be sipping on a specially crafted cocktail, “The Blushing Bride.” This delightful drink is inspired by the film’s haunting themes and adds a unique twist to their discussion.

Expect fascinating insights, fun trivia, and a few laughs as they celebrate this milestone in horror history. Whether you’re a die-hard Lugosi fan or new to classic horror, this episode promises to be a thrilling ride.

Tune in for an engaging blend of cinematic history and delicious mixology. Don’t miss out on this spooky celebration—it’s sure to be a scream!

Blushing Bride Cocktail

• 1 oz Chambord
• 1 oz Tanqueray Gin
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 3 to 4 oz soda water

Instructions:

Build in a Collins glass, first adding the Chambord, followed by cubed ice. Next, combine the gin, lemon and simple syrup in the glass and top with soda water.

Source: bcliquorstores.com

A Brief Synopsis: Dr. George Lorenz and his wife are getting on in years, but they’ve thought of a way to thwart aging. Lorenz abducts a nubile bride-to-be, Alice, and plans to extract her valuable bodily fluids to inject into his wife, restoring her health and vitality. Journalist Patricia Hunter is investigating the case of the missing bride, but, when the trail leads her to Lorenz, she doesn’t realize she’s in danger of becoming his next victim.

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

• The history of the bridesmaid is discussed.
• Why shouldn’t the groom see the bride on the day of the wedding?
• Dr. Karen tells us about horticulturists.
• We learn about the Stanhopea orchid and its fragrance.
• Dr. Karen teaches us about being in a cataleptic state.

Our rating of the film:

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

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