Scary Spirits Podcast: Celebrating Alfred Hitchcock’s Birthday with “Rebecca” (1940)!

This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we honor the legendary Alfred Hitchcock on his August 13th birthday with a deep dive into his haunting 1940 suspense classic, “Rebecca.” Join hosts Karen and Greg as they unravel the mystery and psychological tension of this Academy Award-winning film, all while sipping on a themed cocktail — the “Manderley Fog.”

Whether you’re a Hitchcock fan, a classic film enthusiast, or just love spooky stories paired with spirited drinks, this episode is a must-listen. Discover behind-the-scenes trivia, character analysis, and chilling moments that make “Rebecca” a timeless thriller.

Manderley Fog Cocktail Recipe

• 2 cups milk
• 2 earl grey teabags
• 5 teaspoons honey
• 1 1/2 oz brandy

Instructions

Heat milk over medium in a small pot. Add the tea bags to steep as the milk warms for 5 minutes. Turn down the milk to low if it starts to simmer. After 5 minutes remove the bags and add the honey. Stir the milk until the honey is dissolved. Take it off the heat and stir in the brandy. Pour into mugs or teacups and enjoy. This will make 2-3 drinks, depending on the size of your cups.

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A Brief Synopsis: Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter. She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers, the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house

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

• We get a geography lesson on Monte Carlo.
• Why is the character’s name of the female lead never revealed?
• There might be a lesbian subtext to the film.
• Karen tells us all about seacocks.
• Does Alfred Hitchcock have a cameo in this film?

Our rating of the film:

This movie was pretty good. It only took us 2 cocktails to get through it.

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