Another Hammer Horror Spotlight: “Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed” (1969).

This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, Greg dives into another chilling classic from the legendary Hammer Horror collection with the 1969 film “Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed”, starring the iconic Peter Cushing. Join Karen and Greg as they dissect this gothic masterpiece, exploring its dark themes, unforgettable performances, and its place in the Frankenstein film legacy.

To set the mood, they sip on a spine-tingling themed cocktail — the “Frankenstein’s Monster” — crafted to complement the eerie atmosphere of the episode. Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just discovering the twisted brilliance of Hammer Films, this episode is a must-listen!

Tune in for horror film insights, classic cinema nostalgia, and a monstrous mix of fun and fright.

Frankenstein’s Monster Cocktail

• Splash of blue lightning (blue raspberry mix)
• 1 cup lemonade
• 1 oz vodka
• 2 oz pineapple rum
• 2 oz melon liqueur
• 1/4 orange

Instructions:

In a mixing glass muddle the orange. Add lemonade, vodka, pineapple rum, melon liqueur and splash of blue lightning. Strain into a glass with ice.

Source: Secret Of the Booze’s YouTube

A Brief Synopsis: The infamous doctor Baron transplants his dead associate’s brain into the body of a murdered mental patient. The bloody results end in carnage as Frankenstein is brought to life.

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

• Karen gives us history lesson on snuff.
• The Burke and Hare murders are discussed.
• We learn about what an ethnologist goes.
• Dr. Karen tells us all about the frontal lobe of the human brain.

Our rating of the film:

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

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