Well now, gather ’round the fire, friends, because this week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we’re unwrapping a special listener-requested holiday horror treat! Longtime listener Tania and her sister Sonya asked us to take a look at the darkly comedic 2018 Christmas slasher, Secret Santa, and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate Christmas in July. Join your hosts Karen and Greg as they venture into a holiday gathering where family tensions boil over, secrets come to light, and the season of goodwill takes a wickedly sinister turn. From shocking kills and sharp humor to plenty of festive mayhem, they’ll explore what makes Secret Santa (2018) a memorable entry in the world of Christmas horror movies. Of course, no Scary Spirits celebration would be complete without a themed cocktail in hand! This week’s frightfully festive companion is the “Murder & Mayhem“ cocktail, a delicious concoction designed to capture all the chaos, mystery, and holiday spirit of the film. So pull up a chair, pour yourself something merry, and join us for a fun-filled discussion packed with holiday horror, Christmas slasher movie thrills, behind-the-scenes insights, and plenty of seasonal scares. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Christmas horror films or discovering Secret Santa for the very first time, this episode is sure to make your Christmas in July celebration a little more spirited. Listen now and celebrate the season with Scary Spirits, where horror movies and handcrafted cocktails make the perfect holiday pairing! Murder & Mayhem Cocktail • 1/2 a lime (plus a slice for garnish) • 2 oz amaretto • 1 1/2 oz brandy • 1/2 oz cherry liquor • black cherry cub soda • fresh cherries for garnish Instructions: Squeeze 1/2 a lime into a cocktail shaker, throw limes into the serving glass (use a Collins glass). Cut 4 cherries (removing pits) and add them to the bottom of the serving glass. Add the amaretto, brandy, cherry liquor and ice to the shaker and shake (like I’ve said before….shake the shit out of it, shake the ever-living-shit out of it, then kill it…basically shake it way more than you think you should). Add ice to the serving glass and pour in the contents of the shaker. Top the glass with black cherry club soda, stir gently. Garnish with a slice of lime and a couple of cherries. Source: enchantedconservatory.com A Brief Synopsis: A bitter and estranged family comes together for Christmas Eve dinner and a game of Secret Santa, hoping to heal old wounds, put their past behind them, and renew their love as a family. However, the night soon turns more bitter, more vulgar, more violent, as angry accusations, threats, and outbursts start to fly, followed by bloody clashes, injuries, and murder. Most of the family members have gone completely insane and murderous. Will anyone make it out alive and unscathed, and figure out the mystery behind this shocking, blood spilling ordeal? Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: Can you really tell the sex of turkey by the way their poop looks? Dr. Karen tells us about sodium pentothal. Does putting your cell phone in rice help it dry? 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 Instagram Subscribe on YouTube to watch Greg attempt to make all the featured cocktails Follow @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.
