Scary Spirits Podcast

The Blair Witch Project (1999) – SSP221
Celebrating 26 Years of “The Blair Witch Project”.
This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we’re diving deep into the eerie woods of Burkittsville to mark the 26th anniversary of the groundbreaking 1999 horror classic, “The Blair Witch Project“, released on July 14th.
Join your favorite hosts, Karen and Greg, as they revisit the film that redefined found-footage horror, explore its chilling legacy, and share behind-the-scenes trivia that will leave you questioning what’s real. All while sipping on the mysterious and delicious “Black Eyed Stickman” cocktail—a drink as haunting as the movie itself.
Tune in for:
- Spooky film insights
- Fun banter and horror nostalgia
- A themed cocktail recipe you’ll want to try
- Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just love a good ghost story, this episode is a must-listen!
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Black Eyes Stickman Cocktail Recipe
• 1 1/4 oz vodka
• 1 1/4 oz bourbon
• 3/4 oz lemon juice
• 1/2 oz St. Germain
• 1/4 oz simple syrup
• 1 dash aromatic bitters
• orange peel and luxardo cherry for garnish
Instructions
Combine all ingredients (except garnishes) in shaker. Shake. Strain into glass. Garnish with orange peel and luxardo cherry.Source: 2geekswhoeat.com
A Brief Synopsis: Found video footage tells the tale of three film students who’ve traveled to a small town to collect documentary footage about the Blair Witch, a legendary local murderer. Over the course of several days, the students interview townspeople and gather clues to support the tale’s veracity. But the project takes a frightening turn when the students lose their way in the woods and begin hearing horrific noises.
Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:
- We learn about the town of Burkittsville.
- Our hosts reminisce about the 60’s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island”.
- Karen tells us all about the song “America the Beautiful”.
Our rating of the film:
This movie was pretty good. It only took us 2 cocktails to get through it.
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