Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Birthday with “I Was a Teenage Frankenstein“!

This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we honor the legendary author Mary Shelley—born August 30th—with a nostalgic dive into the 1957 cult classic “I Was a Teenage Frankenstein.” Join hosts Karen and Greg as they dissect this retro horror gem, exploring its eerie themes, campy charm, and connection to Shelley’s iconic creation.

To set the mood, they sip on a spine-tingling “Mad Scientist” (#3) cocktail, specially crafted to complement the episode’s Frankenstein flair. Whether you’re a fan of vintage horror films, classic monster lore, or creative cocktails, this episode is a must-listen!

Mad Scientist Cocktail #3

• 4 oz melon liqueur
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 4 oz club soda

Instructions:

Fill 2 8-ounce beakers or flasks with ice. To each glass add 2 ounces melon liqueur, ½ ounce lime juice and ½ ounce lemon juice. Stir to combine. Top each with about 2 ounces of club soda. Serve and enjoy.

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A Brief Synopsis: Professor Frankenstein creates a teenager from an accident victim, who gets angry when he learns he is going to be taken apart.

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

• We learn the proper temperature to keep a body that is not embalmed.
• Karen tells us all about the Bible verse Matthew 7:15.
• Greg makes a reference to the band Iron Maiden.
• Dr. Karen teaches us about Sodium Pentothal.
• Do you know the value of a 1957 Lincoln Premiere Sedan?

Our rating of the film:

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

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