Scary Spirits Podcast
Welcome to the Scary Spirits Podcast, where we explore the spine-tingling world of horror movies and pair them with delicious, themed cocktails! Each episode, our hosts will delve into a classic horror film, breaking down its scares and thrills, and analyzing its impact on the genre. But that’s not...
Recent Episodes
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Nov. 3, 2026
Quatermass and the Pit (1967) – SSP288
Something ancient is stirring beneath London… so naturally, Karen and Greg have made cocktails. This week, the Scary Spirits podcast celebrates the upcoming November 9th anniversary of the 1967 Hammer Horror classic Quatermass and the Pit. Blending British science fiction, Gothic horror, extraterrestrial mystery, and apocalyptic terror, Quatermass and the Pit remains one of Hammer Films’ most fascinating journeys into the unknown. Join Karen and Greg as they discuss the movie’s story, characte
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Oct. 27, 2026
Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later (1998) – SSP287
Halloween has returned. And after twenty years, so has the evil that refuses to die. This week on the Scary Spirits podcast, Karen and Greg celebrate Halloween by confronting Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later, the 1998 horror sequel starring Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode. Two decades have passed since that terrible Halloween night, but time has done nothing to silence the shadow of Michael Myers. Pour yourself a drink, check the locks, and join Karen and Greg as they revisit Halloween H20,
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Oct. 20, 2026
Ghost Ship (2002) – SSP286
At the special request of listener Riley, Karen and Greg set sail into the dark waters of the 2002 supernatural horror film Ghost Ship, a motion picture that begins with one of the most shocking openings in modern horror cinema and only grows more mysterious from there. As an added delight, Riley joins our hosts for this listener-requested episode, bringing her own insights and enthusiasm to the discussion of one of her favorite horror movies. Together, Riley, Karen, and Greg explore the eerie
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Oct. 13, 2026
Pumpkinhead (1988) – SSP285
Well folks, grab your boots, pour yourself something strong, and stay outta the woods because this week on Scary Spirits, we’re celebrating the anniversary of one of the meanest, mud-covered revenge monsters ever to crawl out of a backwoods nightmare: Stan Winston’s 1988 horror classic, Pumpkinhead, released on October 14, 1988. Join horror-loving hosts Karen and Greg as they head deep into the Appalachian darkness to revisit this cult favorite, where grief, vengeance, and ancient mountain curs
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Oct. 6, 2026
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974) – SSP284
Step quietly into the shadowed halls of Hammer Horror this week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, where your hosts, Karen and Greg, commemorate the anniversary of the United Kingdom release of the 1974 Hammer Films classic, The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, originally unleashed upon audiences on October 6th. Combining the gothic terror of Count Dracula with the thrilling spectacle of martial arts adventure, this remarkable cult favorite transports viewers from the mist-shrouded castles of Europe
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Sept. 29, 2026
Dressed to Kill (1980) – SSP282
Now listen carefully. This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we’re tipping our hats to the elegant and unforgettable Angie Dickinson as we celebrate her remarkable 95th birthday with a deep dive into one of the most stylish and controversial thrillers of the 1980s, Brian De Palma’s Dressed to Kill. Join your gracious hosts, Karen and Greg, as they step into a world of mystery, obsession, suspense, and razor-sharp filmmaking. They’ll unpack the film’s unforgettable performances, shocking twists