Food and Frightening Film Fanatics Podcast

The "Hannibal" Universe And Giada De Laurentiis' Best Recipes

This week we review the "Hannibal" series. There are five movies and 1 TV series in the franchise. Hannibal Lecter (played by Sir Anthony Hopkins) is often cited as the best movie villain to ever grace the screen. And in honor of Dino De Laurenttis (he produced all of the movies EXCEPT "The Silence Of The Lambs") we have include some of his granddaughter's (Giada) best recipes. See here

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The "Cloverfield" Universe And Japanese Cheesecake

This week we cover the "Cloverfield" universe. What makes this series so interesting is the EXTENSIVE viral marketing campaigns that accompany it. In fact, most of the mythology of the Cloververse occurs OUTSIDE of the movies. And in honor of the evil Tagruato Corporation, Michele gives us a Japanese cheesecake. See the recipe courtesy of the Food Network here    

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Where Are All The Witches? "Suspiria" And Witches Finger Sandwiches

Up this week are the 1977 and 2018 versions of "Suspiria". We also briefly discuss the shortage of witches in horror films. Michele shows us some cute witches finger sandwiches courtesy of the Food Network here

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The "From Dusk Till Dawn" Franchise And Some Mexican Mole Recipes

This week we cover the "From Dusk Till Dawn" franchise. There are 3 movies and a TV series. This franchise is exciting because it gives us an entirely different kind of vampire-- one that is based on Meso American folklore. Michele also shows us some traditional Mexican mole recipes as well as one made from beer. Check them out at the Food Network here  and at TheBeeroness here

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"REC" And Spanish Paella

This week we review the four movies in the Spanish "REC" series-- as well as the American remake "Quarantine" and it's sequel. Michele gives us some tasty traditional Paella recipes. They can be found on MyRecipes.com here and YouTube here

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"Ginger Snaps" And Oreo Werewolf Cookie Balls

This week we review a coming of age werewolf story. There are three movies in the "Ginger Snaps" series. And in celebration of werewolves everywhere, Michele shows us some fun Oreo werewolf cookie balls. See the recipe at Snackworks.com here

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Rob Zombie Movies And A Meaty Bacon Wrapped Filet

This week we review Rob Zombie's filmography. These movies are high on gore and violence (so they're not everyone's cup of tea). If you like "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" though, these are worth a watch. And in keeping with the theme, Michele has a meaty recipe for all you carnivores-- a Bacon Wrapped Filet. Check out the recipe at the Food Network here 

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Scandinavian Horror Films And Gravlax With Mustard Sauce

This week we take a look at Scandinavian horror films. The cold, desolate environment provides an excellent backdrop for all things scary. Michele shows us a Nordic dish called gravlax (salmon) with mustard sauce. See the recipe on The Food Network website here

 

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Top 10 Movie Monsters Of All Time And Some Beverages For After You're Scared To Death

This week we cover the Top 10 Movie Monsters Of All Time. Note: This list only includes non-humanoid creatures. We'll save the rest for another day. And our special guest this week (Deb) gives us a some drinks to help ya forget about the monsters. A tasty Bloody Mary is the perfect drink for a gore-fest. See the Esquire article here Then, for when we need to start running, check out this Espresso Martini at Kahlua.com here 

 

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"Invasion Of The Body Snatchers" And Pea Pod Stir Fry

This week we review "Invasion Of The Body Snatchers". The four movies that make up this series are not a franchise per se. They are instead remakes of the same movie with slight variations. Also Michele goes with the "pod" theme and shows us a tasty pea pod and beef stir fry from New York Times Cooking. See recipe here

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