Graduation Day (1981) – A Slasher Celebration on the Scary Spirits Podcast!

This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we’re slicing into a nostalgic horror classic with a celebratory twist! Karen celebrates her son’s high school graduation in true horror fan fashion—by choosing the 1981 cult slasher film Graduation Day for this week’s spine-chilling review.

Join your hosts Karen and Greg as they dive into this blood-soaked ’80s horror flick, packed with suspense, vintage thrills, and killer track suits. From creepy coaches to deadly diplomas, this episode is a must-listen for fans of retro horror and slasher movie mayhem.

What to Expect in This Episode:

• A deep dive into the plot, characters, and iconic moments of Graduation Day.
• Fun horror trivia and behind-the-scenes tidbits.
• A themed cocktail pairing: the refreshing and festive Diploma Paloma.

Whether you’re a horror movie enthusiast, a fan of 1980s cinema, or just here for the booze and banter, this episode delivers the perfect mix of scares and spirits.

Listen now and raise a glass to the class of slashers!

Diploma Paloma

• Chili powder, for glasses
• Kosher salt
• 1 lime wedge
• 4 oz ruby red grapefruit juice
• 4 oz tequila
• 2 oz light agave syrup
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz pomegranate juice
• Ice
• 2 ruby red grapefruit wedges

Instructions:

On a small, shallow plate, combine chili powder and a couple pinches of salt. Rub rims of 2 rocks glasses with lime wedge, then dip into chili powder mixture to coat. In a blender, combine grapefruit juice, tequila, syrup, lime juice, and pomegranate juice. Fill with ice and pulse on high speed until ice is crushed and drink is a slushie consistency, about 30 seconds. Fill prepared glasses with ice. Pour cocktail into glasses. Garnish with grapefruit wedges.

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A Brief Synopsis: At Midvale High School, Coach Michaels over pushes athlete Laura Ramstead who dies. After two months her sister comes to attend the her graduation in her honour. When she arrives, murder ensues for the high school track team.

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

• Karen gives us lots of information about track meets.
• We learn about the graduation ritual of wearing a cap and gown.
• The history of the Diploma is discussed.
• Karen and Greg talk about their favorite teen idols from 1981.
• The 1996 movie “Vampirella” is discussed.
• Karen tells us all about the different types of fencing swords.
• Greg works in references to Iron Maiden and Judas Priest.

Our rating of the film:

This movie was so bad that it took us 4 cocktails to get through it.

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