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The latest episode of the Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast has arrived!

This month, host writer/director Christopher R. Mihm reminds you to buy your tickets for "The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!," discusses authenticity in his films and what might come after the "Canoe Cops Vs. The Mummy" serial concludes!

Also included: another "bad" joke from Dr. Bob Tesla of Midnight Monster Movies with Dr. Bob and a dramatic reading of "Incident at the Exhibit," the seventeenth chapter in the "Canoe Cops Vs. The Mummy" serial written by Stephen D. Sullivan! (Support the Canoe Cops stories via Mr. Sullivan's Patreon at CushingHorrors.com!)

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The Mihmiverse Monthly Audiocast is hosted by writer/director Christopher R. Mihm and is focused specifically on what's going on RIGHT NOW in the Mihmiverse. In addition, Mr. Mihm will discuss the monster movie-making process, touch briefly on the future of the 'verse, pontificate on random subjects, and be joined by guests from within and without the Mihmiverse. PLUS, each episode will include something unique you won't find anywhere else!

Directed by Roger Corman, starring Jackie Joseph and Jonathan Haze

In honor of this being "The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!" month, it seemed appropriate to review the "grand-daddy" of all retro-monster-movies-turned-successful-stage-musicals, "The Little Shop of Horrrors." Directed by legendary producer Roger Corman and shot in only two days and one night, the film follows young and clumsy flower shop employee Seymour who, after losing his job for messing up an order for the local dentist, tries to get it back by showing his miserly boss a bizarre hybrid plant he's created. Named the "Audrey Jr." ("Audrey II" in the musical) after the shop girl with whom he is enamored, the sickly plant is just strange enough to earn Seymour his job back (and, hopefully, bring a few customers into the shop). The plant fails to thrive until Seymour realizes the only thing it wants is human blood—which prompts poor Seymour to give the Audrey, Jr. enough of his own that he becomes anemic. Out of ideas and with no extra blood to spare, Seymour takes a walk along some train tracks and accidentally causes the death of another man. He takes advantage of the situation and feeds the man's remains to his plant, which grows exponentially as a result...unfortunately, Seymour's boss observes the act and, on the verge of contacting the police, changes his mind after seeing the line of people waiting to see the Audrey, Jr. What follows is a darkly humorous story involving a sadistic dentist, a demanding, blood-crazed talking plant, a hackneyed love story, an early on-screen appearance by Jack Nicholson, clueless cops and a rising pile of dead bodies who quickly become plant food. Though similar in many ways, the musical deviates from the original Roger Corman film in several key areas. If you've seen the film version of the musical, you know it ends on a happy Hollywood note...the original film, not so much! If you're a fan of the musical but have never seen the original film OR you're a fan of old B-movies (which, I'm guessing you are since you're reading this newsletter!), there are few as original or fun as "The Little Shop of Horrors!" Highly recommended!

With "The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!" debuting this month, we decided to forgo the usual Trivia Corner and, instead, provide you with a few interesting factoids about the cast of the inaugural production of the play!

•	Mike Cook, who, over the years, has played several Mihmiverse characters, is playing two in the musical, and also directing.
•	Mandy Tietz, who played Stephanie Yates in the preview at the first "Night Before the Thing" celebration (held before the "The Late Night Double Feature" premiere) is reprising the role in the musical.
•	Composer Adam Boll, who wrote the music and lyrics for the musical, also wrote "Ray of Sunshine," the song Harlan sang off key during the closing credits of "House of Ghosts."
•	"The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!" features the talented father-daughter duo of Greg and Greta Kernkamp, but never in the same scene.
•	Joel Breed, who plays Professor Jackson, has an extensive pipe collection and will be supplying his own prop!
•	Seth Berrier, a college professor in real life, is playing Lobo...a perfect example of "anti-type casting!"
•	The teens are played by Kelan Smith, Christopher Sturz, Cassie Pearson, Hannah Jones and Greta Kernkamp, all of whom are close friends in real life.
•	You may remember our technical director, Cherie "Rhuby" Gallinati as "The Boss" in "The Giant Spider," as Gilliam in "X: The Fiend From Beyond Space," or as the co-host of the Mihmiverse Bonfire Podcast.
•	Jennifer Laundrie, who appeared as an extra in "The Giant Spider" with her sons Trevan and Braedon and also played piano for the "The Monster of Phantom Lake: The Musical!" sneak preview at the first "The Night Before the Thing," will be playing woodwinds in the orchestra. Her ex-husband, Tony, appeared as Dr. Rogers in "Attack of the Moon Zombies."

Pizza-dilla!

What do you do when you have a hankerin' for homemade pizza, but your oven is kaput? That very thing happened to us, so the head monster came up with a brilliant idea to solve the no-oven-no-pizza dilemma and satisfy the craving—no, not fix the oven, though that is certainly a solution if you can afford it—he made pizza quesadillas, henceforth forever known in our house as Pizza-dillas! Here's the easy and yummy recipe which our little monster crew loves! Best of all, you can add any toppings your heart desires!


Heat pizza sauce in a small saucepan until heated through.

Melt a pat of butter in a large non-stick pan on medium heat.

Cover one tortilla with cheese and toppings. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning (to taste). Top with another tortilla.

Place in the non-stick pan and cook on each side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is a beautiful golden brown.

Cut into wedges using a pizza cutter; serve with warm pizza sauce either on the side as a dip or on top!

A side salad compliments this dish nicely. Our monsters give this fun fusion of Italian and classic Mexican 5 out of 5 "hot coffees in the face." (You'll have to see "Weresquito: Nazi Hunter" to fully understand the reference!)

ENJOY!

"The Monster of Phantom Lake," "It Came From Another World!," "Cave Women on Mars," "Terror from Beneath the Earth," "Destination: Outer Space," "Attack of the Moon Zombies," "House of Ghosts," "The Giant Spider," "The Late Night Double Feature" and "Danny Johnson Saves The World" DVDs are now available at SaintEuphoria.com, the online home of the films of Christopher R. Mihm.

In addition, exclusive movie posters, collectibles and other merchandise are now in stock. Everything is available in extremely limited quantities, so get yours today before they run out!