Scary Spirits Podcast: Celebrating 40 Years of Disney’s Dark Fantasy – The Black Cauldron.

This week on the Scary Spirits podcast, we dive into the eerie magic of Disney’s most haunting animated film, “The Black Cauldron“, as it marks its 40th anniversary! Released in 1985, this cult classic blends dark fantasy, ancient prophecy, and a horned villain with world-ending ambitions. Think “Star Wars” meets “Grimm’s Fairy Tales”—but animated.

• A psychic pig.
• A wannabe hero.
• An undead army.

Is it horror? Is it fantasy? Or is it something in between?

Join hosts Karen and Greg as they explore the film’s shadowy legacy, its place in Disney history, and whether it deserves its reputation as one of the studio’s boldest missteps—or hidden gems. All while sipping on a spooky, themed Cauldron Cocktail Halloween Drink you won’t want to miss!

Tune in for nostalgia, laughs, and a touch of the macabre—perfect for fans of dark Disney, retro animation, and Halloween vibes.

Cauldron Cocktail Halloween Drink

• 2 oz Bacardi rum
• 1 Sprite mini can (7.5 oz)
• 3 oz cranberry juice
• black food gel
• dry ice
• sugar sprinkles

Instructions:

Swipe the rim of your glass with a little Sprite. Dip rim of glass into sprinkles. I find it easy if you place the sprinkles on a plate and then spin the glass rim in the sprinkles. In sugar rimmed cup add rum, cranberry juice, Sprite, and a little black food gel. Stir. Using tongs place a small piece of dry ice in the glass. Enjoy!

Tips and Tricks: It is very important that you wait until the dry ice has completely dissolved before you drink your cocktail. You do not want to ingest the dry ice. Dry ice will burn you so either use gloves or tongs to place it in your drink.

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A Brief Synopsis: In the land of Prydain, lowly pig herder Taran dreams of becoming a gallant knight. Young Taran receives his heroic calling when the evil Horned King kidnaps Hen-Wren, a prophesying pig that had been entrusted to Taran. Now, with help from his furry sidekick Gurgi and Princess Eilonwy, Taran must locate the magical black cauldron before the Horned King is able to use its mystical powers to summon an army of the undead.

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

• Karen tells us all about Balladeers.
• What do you consider the most scary Disney films?
• Star Wars references abound in this one.
• How do you think Greg would do in “Toon Town”?

Our rating of the film:

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

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