Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) – SSP180

Dracula A.D. 1972: A 52nd Anniversary Celebration

Join us for a thrilling journey back in time to 1972! In this special episode, we’re celebrating the 52nd anniversary of the Hammer horror classic, “Dracula A.D. 1972“. Our hosts, Karen and Greg, will dive deep into this iconic film, exploring the acting, its plot, characters, and the impact it had on the horror genre.

But that’s not all! To enhance the experience, they’ll be sipping on a specially crafted cocktail inspired by the film, the “Dracula’s Kiss.” So grab your favorite vampire-inspired beverage, settle in, and get ready for a chilling adventure into the groovy world of Dracula. Don’t miss this must-listen episode for fans of horror, classic films, and cocktails alike!

Dracula’s Kiss Cocktail

• 1 oz black cherry vodka
• 1/2 oz grenadine
• cola
• maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions:

1. Coat the bottom of a your glass with grenadine.
2. Add ice and vodka.
3. Fill with cola.
4. Garnish with cherries.

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A Brief Synopsis: Van Helsing despatches Dracula to his grave, only for the dark lord to be reborn in 1972. When the swinging trendies of London decide to experiment with a little devil-worshipping, the Count decides to move to his own bloody groove.

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

• We learn the history of double decker buses.
• Karen tells us all about Belphagor and several other demons.
• Greg makes a reference to Sudsy Malone’s, a combination bar/laundromat that used to be in Cincinnati.
• Our hosts discuss the Newton’s Cradle toy.
• Greg quizzes Karen about the 1968 Form Mustang convertible and the 1971 Citroën Dyane.

Our rating of the film:

This movie was so bad that it took us 4 cocktails to get through it.

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