Looking for an excuse to enjoy a cocktail featuring candy corn, Karen has chosen the 1984 film, based upon a Stephen King short story, “Children of the Corn” for our viewing pleasure this week. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a Candy Corn Cocktail. The recipe that Karen found on Tasty.co is below.

Candy Corn Cocktail Recipe

• 1 cup whipped cream flavored vodka
• 1/2 cup candy corn, plus more for garnish
• 8 tablespoons orange juice
• 4 tablespoons whipped cream

Instructions:

1. In a medium glass bowl, combine the whipped cream vodka and candy corn. Set aside to infuse for 1-2 hours. Strain the candy corn solids from the vodka and discard.
   
2. Add the orange juice to a 1 cup (7½-ounce) martini glass.
   
3. Place a spoon, back side up, against the inside wall of the martini glass. Very slowly begin pouring 3 tablespoons of the infused vodka over the back of the spoon, making sure that the vodka hits the inside of the glass before reaching the orange juice. This will create a layered effect, causing the vodka to sink to the bottom of the glass, below the orange juice.
   
4. Top with whipped cream and garnish with more candy corn.
   
5. Enjoy!
   

A Brief Synopsis: As physician Burt Stanton and his girlfriend, Vicky, drive across the Midwest to his new job, their trip comes to a sudden halt when they encounter the body of a murdered boy in the road. In trying to contact the authorities, Burt and Vicky wander into a small town populated only by children, followers of sinister young preacher Isaac Chroner. Soon the couple is fleeing the youthful fanatics, who want to sacrifice them to their demonic deity.

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

• Greg makes a reference to comedian Heywood Banks.
  
• We learn a little bit about “gasohol”.
  
• Karen discusses the evils of playing “Monopoly” she learned as a child.
  
• Dr. Karen teaches us all about the process of blood coagulation.
  
• We learn all about the value of a 1977 Buick LaSabre Custom.
  
• Greg makes a Van Halen reference.
  

Our rating of the film:

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

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