Them! (1954) - SSP157 - Scary Spirits Podcast

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Unleash the Chills! Scary Spirits Tackles 1950s Sci-Fi Classic “Them!“

Calling all classic monster movie buffs! This week on Scary Spirits, Karen finally dives into her long-awaited watchlist pick: the 1954 sci-fi horror film, “Them!“. Get ready for a chilling discussion packed with:

In-depth analysis of “Them!” – Our hosts dissect the plot, special effects, and cultural impact of this giant ant horror classic.
Spirited debate (pun intended!) – Join Karen and Greg as they share their unique perspectives on the film’s scares and themes. (Will they agree on how terrifying those ants are?)
A monstrously good time (with a tropical twist!) – Listen in as Karen and Greg sip on pina coladas (because, well, Karen wanted one) while they delve into the movie’s chilling world.

So, grab your favorite beverage and prepare to be swept back to the 1950s for a thrilling encounter with “Them!” on Scary Spirits.

Pina Colada Recipe

• 6 oz pineapple juice
• 3 oz real cream of coconut
• 1 1/2 oz light rum
• 1-2 cups crushed ice

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into glass and serve garnished with pineapple slice and cherry.

Source: crazyforcrust.com

A Brief Synopsis: A nest of gigantic irradiated ants is discovered in the New Mexico desert; they quickly become a national threat when it is discovered that two young queen ants and their consorts have escaped to establish new nests. The national search that follows finally culminates in a battle with Them in the concrete spillways and storm drain system of Los Angeles.

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

Karen tells us about the invention of the cash register.
Formic acid is discussed.
We learn about hysterical conversion disorder.
The diet of ants.
Ants make noise via stridulation.
Greg does an impression of Ernest T. Bass from “The Andy Griffith Show”.

Our rating of the film:

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

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