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, discussing its place in the legendary Halloween horror franchise, Jamie Lee Curtis’s return as Laurie Strode, and the movie’s late-’90s slasher atmosphere. And because no Halloween celebration at Scary Spirits is complete without a cocktail, they’re pairing the movie with a special themed creation: the Screamsicle cocktail. Twenty years can change a person. It can bury memories. It can convince you that the nightmare is finally over. But evil has waited before. And on Halloween night, it always seems to find its way home. Screamsicle Cocktail Recipe • 1 1/2 oz whipped cream vodka • 1 1/2 oz orange vodka • 4 oz orange juice • 1 splash cream • 1 splash grenadine • black sugar Instructions Rim edge of glass with black sugar and set aside. In an ice filled glass add whipped cream vodka, orange vodka and orange juice. Shake well. Strain mix over crushed ice into rimmed glass and add a splash of grenadine, cream and a marshmallow ghost garnish. Source: tipsybartender.com A Brief Synopsis: Laurie Strode, now the dean of a Northern California private school with an assumed name, must battle the Shape one last time, as the life of her own son hangs in the balance. Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include: Karen tells us about the classic son “Mr. Sandman”, as well as Sandman mythology. The scene from “Scream 2” that is referenced in the film is discussed. Karen and Greg reminisce about their first cell phones. Karen gives us a weather forecast for Yosemite National Park. Karen helps us write a research paper on the novel “Frankenstein”. The 1957 Ford from the original “Psycho” show up in the film and is discussed. Greg works in a reference to the band Rush. Our rating of the film: This movie was pretty good. It only took us 2 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.