Good evening, dear listeners… and welcome to another delightfully chilling excursion into the world of classic horror. This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, our enchanting hostess Karen has selected William Castle’s spectral masterpiece, 13 Ghosts (1960), a film brimming with eerie apparitions, supernatural intrigue, and enough ghostly mischief to send a shiver dancing down your spine. Join your hosts Karen and Greg as they unlock the creaking doors of this beloved horror classic and examine the curious tale of a family who inherits a haunted mansion inhabited by thirteen restless spirits. From Castle’s ingenious gimmicks to the film’s enduring influence on horror cinema, our hosts explore every shadowy corner of this atmospheric tale. Of course, no séance would be complete without a properly spirited refreshment. While discussing the film, Karen and Greg raise a glass of their specially crafted “Lucky 13” cocktail, a hauntingly delicious concoction inspired by the film’s supernatural residents. Will it bring fortune, fright, or perhaps a little of both? Whether you’re a lifelong devotee of classic horror movies, a fan of William Castle films, or simply searching for your next spooky movie night recommendation, this episode is filled with ghostly fun, lively discussion, and plenty of chilling surprises. So dim the lights, pour yourself a cocktail, and beware what may be lurking just beyond the veil. After all, some spirits are more eager to be seen than others… Listen now to Scary Spirits and join us for a haunting review of 13 Ghosts (1960), complete with horror movie discussion, cocktail pairing, and classic supernatural thrills! Lucky 13 Pomegranate Cocktail • 1 1/2 oz silver tequila• 1/2 oz pomegranate liqueur• 1/2 oz triple sec• 3 oz pomegranate juice• 1 oz coconut water• 1/2 to 1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice, to taste• 2 lime wheels• 26 pomegranate arils (seeds) Instructions: To a shaker filled with ice, add the tequila, both liquors, pomegranate juice, coconut water and lemon juice. Shake until well mixed and ice cold.Pour drink into two chilled martini glasses and garnish each with a lime wheel and 13 fresh pomegranate arils. Serves 2 Source: lespetitesgourmettes.com A Brief Synopsis: An impoverished family inherits a large, eerie mansion and a collection of twelve captive spirits from their eccentric occultist uncle, Dr. Plato Zorba. As they try to find a hidden fortune left behind in the house, they realize the ghosts—and a sinister plot by the lawyer and housekeeper—are trying to claim a thirteenth victim. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: Dr. Karen tells us all about the La Brea Tar Pits.We learn about the first “modern” seance.Greg makes a reference to Eddie, the band Iron Maiden’s mascot. Our rating of the film: This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it. Take our online survey! We want to know more about you! Please take our survey. All questions are optional and you can remain completely anonymous if you prefer. Tell us what you like or would like to hear more of! All music on the Scary Spirits Podcast is provided by the band “Verse 13”. Please check them out. You can listen to all their music on their Bandcamp page. Get social with us! Connect with us on Facebook and InstagramSubscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktailsFollow @ScarySpiritsPod Questions, comments or suggestions? Shoot us an email at info@scaryspirits.com As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases through our links.
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Sep 30 20261 ora e 2 min