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SteveZodiak wrote:

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Everyone knows reds go with beef and whites go with poultry.  But what about pairing fermented grape juice with movies?  I say a good Gewürztraminer goes with entire Frankenstien series, its bold, spicy, has a slight sweetness, and it sounds german.  A little cheese, a slightly chilled bottle and it plays equally well with Karloff, Clive, Lancaster, rathbone and Lugosi.  No need to fork out $$$ for pretenious bubbly ( that stuff is wasted on them , as the Barron sez), Fetzer makes a servicable Gert, and several imports are nice.

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This is a very good call, but I would lean toward Cabernet Sauvignon for Frankenstein and Bride.  I think a rich red goes well with Elsa and Valerie, lingers well on the palatte, and brings out the best in Karloff's performance.  A Merlot for Son.

If one must turn to a white, I think Riesling is the best pick.  I am certain it would bring out the best in Ilona Massey, for example.

A white is necessary, of course, for all the Mummy series.  Only the vulgar drink a red with Mummy flicks.  My own choice would be a gentle Chardonnay or possibly a spicy Sauvignon Blanc.

I lean to a Pinot Noir for Dracula.  Lugosi's dulcet tones and soothing accent requires a tangy, bold red.  Of course, the Pinot Noir will clash with Helen Chandler, who goes best with milk.

**a glass or two of Jim Beam is a fall back position for any of these films.

***Of course, if you are stepping outside the horror genre into the western, Redeye is best.  Pirate flicks require Rum.  MGM musicals Champagne.  Fox musicals root beer.  Film noir a Kentucky bourbon straight, especially if you are attracted to the femme fatale.

Seven-up goes best with Disney cartoons.