Post-Punk Monkey's Paw Riff Horror Movie 'Spirit Tasting' Full Trailer by Alex Billington November 12, 2026Source: YouTube "Sounds like som
Post-Punk Monkey’s Paw Riff Horror Movie ‘Spirit Tasting’ Full Trailer
by Alex Billington
November 12, 2026
Source: YouTube
“Sounds like someone can’t quite handle their liquor.” Terror Vision revealed the official trailer for the indie horror film titled Spirit Tasting, the latest from genre filmmaker Chris LaMartina. It’s set for a roadshow release starting next weekend throughout the rest of the year, including a premiere tonight in Baltimore, MD to kick things off now. Spirit Tasting is described a “sobering post-punk riff on the seminal horror story ‘The Monkey’s Paw’ that explores ‘what ifs’ of the past and aspirations for the future—with ghastly and gory consequences.” Set at a distillery known as Red Bat Distillery. Toasting their tardy friend at a distillery on New Year’s Eve, three former bandmates stumble into a unique top-shelf tasting where wishes are required for every bottle. But when their dreams become nightmares, they soon discover that every pour has its price. Inspired by tales of B-movie maverick Roger Corman, they shot this in four days wit a total budget of $40K. Legit. The horror film stars Sean Doherty, Matt Lake, Melissa LaMartina, Trevor Wilhelms, Matt Baughman, Cate Paris, and Tatiana Nya Ford. This looks like some woozy, wacky horror fun to enjoy.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Chris LaMartina’s horror Spirit Tasting, direct from YouTube:
🥃 A post-punk riff on The Monkey’s Paw, LaMartina’s latest follows three former punks (Sean Doherty, Melissa LaMartina and Trevor Wilhelms) as they toast their tardy bandmate at a distillery on New Year’s Eve. When a strange sommelier (Matt Lake) invites them to a top-shelf tasting, they discover there’s only one catch: Every bottle requires a “wish.” But as each of their desires twists into doom, these venerable friends discover that every pour at the Red Bat Distillery comes at a deadly price. Spirit Tasting is directed by indie genre filmmaker Chris LaMartina, director of the films Book of Lore, Grave Mistakes, President’s Day, Witch’s Brew, Call Girl of Cthulhu, Out There Halloween Mega Tape, and many other horror projects. The screenplay is written by Chris LaMartina & Michael Varrati. It’s produced by Ted Geoghegan, Chris & Melissa LaMartina, Michael Varrati. The film premieres this month before departing on a riotous roadshow across the US. Terror Vision & Massive Failure debut LaMartina’s Spirit Tasting film in select US theaters starting November 20th, 2026. For more info on screenings, head to Bloody-Disgusting here. Any good?
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