Exploring Hammer Horror’s Origins with The Quatermass Xperiment.

In this chilling episode of the Scary Spirits Podcast, Karen and Greg dive into the eerie beginnings of Hammer Films with their review of the studio’s first official horror release — The Quatermass Xperiment (1955). Discover how this groundbreaking British sci-fi horror classic set the tone for decades of spine-tingling cinema.

As Greg checks another Hammer horror gem off his must-watch list, the duo sips on a custom-crafted “Quatermass” cocktail, perfectly themed to match the film’s atmospheric tension. Tune in for creepy commentary, fun facts, and a cocktail recipe that’s out of this world!

Quatermass Cocktail

• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 3/4 oz honey syrup (50/50 honey & warm water)
• 3/4 oz lime juice
• 2 oz apple cider/juice

Instructions:

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into low ball glass. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Add dry ice for effect. Enjoy!

Source: monstermoviehappyhour.com

A Brief Synopsis: An astronaut returns to Earth after an experimental space flight afflicted by a strange fungus that transforms him into a murderous monster. After bullets and bombs fail to stop the creature, brilliant scientist Professor Quatermass becomes mankind’s last hope of survival.

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

• Karen gives the history of the formation of NASA.
• We learn about the newspaper “The Daily Mail”.
• The invention of the electric razor is discussed.
• Karen gives us a lot of facts about Westminster Abby.
• How many miles is the moon from the earth?
• Greg makes a reference to The Beatles.

Our rating of the film:

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

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