Celebrate the Cult Classic “Lady Frankenstein” with a Grave Digger Cocktail!

This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, Karen and Greg raise a glass to the 54th anniversary of the cult horror film “Lady Frankenstein“, originally released on October 22, 1971. Join our spooky hosts as they dive into the eerie world of this gothic gem, exploring its legacy, campy charm, and feminist twist on the Frankenstein mythos.

To set the mood, they sip on a hauntingly delicious “Grave Digger” cocktail, perfectly paired with the film’s macabre themes. Whether you’re a horror movie buff or just love a good themed drink, this episode is a must-listen for fans of vintage horror and spirited conversation.

Tune in now for creepy commentary, classic horror vibes, and cocktail inspiration!

Grave Digger Cocktail

• 2 oz hard cider
• 1 oz whiskey
• ginger ale, to fill
• crushed ice

Instructions:

In a 12-16 ounce tumbler or high ball glass, combine the hard cider and whiskey. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Fill with ginger ale.

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A Brief Synopsis: Baron Frankenstein is hard at work trying to reanimate human tissue when his daughter, Tania, comes home from university with a medical degree and announces that it has always been her intention to carry on her father’s work. The baron is thrilled, but no sooner does he successfully reanimate his creature than it kills him and stalks off. Shocked but undaunted, Tania vows to create an even greater monster to destroy the first in revenge.

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

• Dr. Karen tell us all about the purposes of the hypothalamus.
• We learn what constitutes a lethal current of electricity.
• Karen also gives us a history lesson on the dry cell battery.

Our rating of the film:

After Greg gave it rewatch with all the naughty bits included, he agreed that this movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.

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