The Gorgon (1964) – SSP214
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“The Gorgon” (1964) – Hammer Horror, Birthdays & a Medusa-Inspired Cocktail!
This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, hosts Karen and Greg dive into the chilling world of classic British horror with a review of the 1964 Hammer Films gem, “The Gorgon“. Starring horror legends Sir Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and the iconic Barbara Shelley, this eerie tale blends gothic atmosphere with mythological terror.
As Greg checks another Hammer horror classic off his list, the episode also celebrates the birthdays of both Lee and Cushing—two titans of the genre. And what better way to honor them than with a themed cocktail? Sip along with the hosts as they enjoy “The Medusa”, a spine-tingling drink inspired by the film’s monstrous muse.
Whether you’re a die-hard Hammer Horror fan or just love spooky cinema with a twist, this episode is packed with frightful fun, film trivia, and spirited sips.
Medusa Cocktail
• 1/3 oz peach schnapps
• 1/3 oz lime juice
• 1/3 oz white rum
• lemonade to top off
• 1 tsp grenadine
• 1/3 oz whiskey
• 1/3 oz blue curaçao
Instructions:
- Add whiskey, white rum, blue curaçao, peach schnapps, freshly squeezed lime juice and grenadine into a cocktail shaker half filled with ice.
- Shake for 10 seconds.
- Pour into a glass three-quarters filled with crushed ice and top up with lemonade.
- Garnish with twists of lime rind and serve.
Source: makemeacocktail.com
A Brief Synopsis: A mysterious monster is turning people to stone in a German village in 1910. When his girlfriend is killed, Bruno becomes the prime suspect. His ensuing suicide seems to confirm his guilt, but professor Carl Maister isn’t so sure. He thinks one of the villagers is possessed by the spirit of Megaera, sister to Medusa. Among the possible culprits are Dr. Namaroff, gorgeous nurse Carla and a mental patient.
Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:
- We once again discuss what a “Libertine” is.
- Karen teaches us a lot about the mythology of Gorgons, Medusa, Megaera and the Furies.
Our rating of the film:
This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.
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