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The Ghostly Gallery Podcast

Welcome to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, your destination for horror, mystery, and cinematic suspense. Hosts Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria dive into the dark corners of film, television, literature, and popular culture, exploring what makes stories haunting, thrilling, and unforgettable.From classic horror icons to modern cult favorites, paranormal tales, and the psychological thrills that keep audiences on edge, we bring expert insights, interviews with filmmakers and scholars, and thoughtful

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68:41

The Midnight Hour (1985) | Lost 80s Horror Gem with...

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2025/11/06

This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we welcome back our friend Josh Hitchens, horror historian, actor, and playwright, for a nostalgic dive into the 1985 made-for-TV classic The Midnight Hour!Set in the eerie New England town of Pitchford Grove, this cult gem follows a group of teens who accidentally raise the dead on Halloween night, unleashing witches, vampires, and werewolves in a night of supernatural chaos. Join us as we revisit this atmospheric throwback featuring Lee Montgomery, Shari

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59:34

From Radio to the Realm of Indie Horror with Doug Decker

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2025/10/30

This week in The Ghostly Gallery, we’re shining a light on local horror talent, both on screen and on stage.First, actor Doug Decker joins us to discuss his role in Popeye the Slayer Man, his connection to the Oneonta horror film community, and his transition from radio host to actor. We’ll also dive into his earlier work in A League of Their Own and A Roadhouse Coup and hear what keeps drawing him back to the world of acting. Later, we welcome Michael Collins, who takes the stage as Renfield in

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81:55

The Legacy & Horror of Hitchcock with Prof. Sidney...

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2025/10/23

On this week’s episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, hosts Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria welcome acclaimed Hitchcock scholar Professor Sidney Gottlieb for a fascinating conversation about the darker side of the Master of Suspense.Together, they explore how Alfred Hitchcock blended psychological tension and pure horror, from the shocking brutality of Psycho to the eerie chaos of The Birds, and the overlooked menace of Frenzy. Professor Gottlieb also discusses Hitchcock’s creative process, the

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65:21

Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man (1933) with...

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2025/10/16

In this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria sit down with horror historian Christopher Lock to explore his new book, The Invisible Man: The Complete History of the 1933 Horror Classic.Christopher takes us behind the scenes of James Whale’s groundbreaking film, exploring Claude Rains’ unforgettable debut, the movie’s revolutionary special effects, and its place among the legendary Universal Monsters. Hear about production myths and rare discoveries that shed new

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74:50

Creature Features: Ghosts & Spirits with The Ghostly...

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2025/10/09

Welcome to Creature Features: Monster Movies! In our first episode, we’re diving into ghost-themed horror films, from the very first haunted houses on screen to modern supernatural masterpieces.We’ll cover eight iconic films that defined ghost stories in cinema: The Uninvited (1944): Hollywood’s first serious haunted house. The Haunting (1963): Psychological terror at its finest. The Legend of Hell House (1973): Paranormal investigators face a deadly mansion. Poltergeist (1982): Suburban nightmares

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110:09

The Best Vintage Horror for Halloween: MOVIES TV...

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2025/10/02

On this episode of The Ghostly Gallery, we welcome back Dr. Jeffrey Thompson. Jeff is an author and historian. Jeff has written extensively about Dan Curtis with books including The Television Horrors of Dan Curtis: Dark Shadows, The Night Stalker, and Other Productions, House of Dan Curtis: The Television Mysteries of the Dark Shadows Auteur, and Nights of Dan Curtis: The Television Epics of the Dark Shadows Auteur.Today, he helps us preview some of the classic horror films airing this October on

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71:03

Exploring Horror Cinema: Troy Howarth Talks Bava,...

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2025/09/25

This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we’re joined by author, historian, and commentator Troy Howarth. A leading expert on European horror and cult cinema, Troy has written extensively on the films of Mario Bava, Dario Argento, Werner Herzog, and John Carpenter.We take a deep dive into the legacy of Italian horror films, the genius and controversy of Klaus Kinski, and the enduring influence of Carpenter’s classics. Troy also shares his personal journey into horror, favorite directors, and

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62:27

The Timeless Terror of Dracula with The Ghostly...

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2025/09/18

This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we’re sinking our teeth into two very different takes on the Dracula legend.First, we travel back to 1960 with Hammer’s gothic classic The Brides of Dracula. Despite Dracula never appearing on screen, this chilling tale introduces us to Baron Meinster, Van Helsing’s return (Peter Cushing at his finest), and one of Hammer’s most atmospheric and underrated vampire films. Then, we leap forward 40 years to the year 2000 with Wes Craven’s Dracula 2000. Starring

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70:58

Into the Twilight Zone: Serling Fest 2025 with Mark...

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2025/09/11

Step into The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we shine a spotlight on Serling Fest 2025, the annual celebration of Rod Serling’s life, career, and enduring influence. Joining Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria are two incredible guests: Mark Olshaker, author, producer, and longtime friend of Serling, and Nick Parisi, President of the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation, and author of Rod Serling: His Life, Work, and Imagination.Together, we explore Serling’s timeless words, his impact on culture, and what

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82:52

Nightmare Vault: Horror Classics of the ‘40s with The...

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2025/09/04

This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we welcome back horror film historian Dan Day from the Hitless Wonder Movie Blog for a chilling look at the horror films of the 1940s.From Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man to The Body Snatcher, we dive into Universal’s monsters, Bela Lugosi’s vampires, Lon Chaney Jr.’s transformations, and Boris Karloff’s unforgettable performances. Along the way, we’ll explore hidden gems like The Mad Ghoul, Weird Woman, and Hangover Square, as well as behind-the-scenes

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01:14:42

From Small Town Terror to Gothic Vampires: Weapons &...

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2025/08/28

Step inside The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, where horror, mystery, and the supernatural take center stage.In this week’s episode, Bruce and Tracy explore two films separated by 55 years but united by their ability to unsettle and haunt their audiences. First, we dive into Zach Cregger’s 2025 horror mystery Weapons, starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin. A small town is shaken when 17 children vanish at 2:17 a.m., leaving behind only one boy with no memory of what happened. From multiple perspectives,

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01:14:30

VHS Nightmares: Vampires & Zombies of ‘85 with The...

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2025/08/21

Step inside The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we take you on a chilling journey back to the summer of 1985, a golden era for horror fans. In this special episode, we’re joined by horror historian and composer Kirk Hazen to sink our teeth into two cult classics celebrating their 40th anniversaries: Tom Holland’s stylish vampire tale Fright Night and George Romero’s intense and gory Day of the Dead.We explore unforgettable performances and the groundbreaking special effects that cemented these films in

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01:40:01

The Ghostly Gallery Roundtable: 100th Episode...

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2025/08/14

We've reached 100 episodes of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, and to celebrate this milestone, we’re hosting a spine-tingling round table with two special guests who helped inspire the very creation of this show.Joining us are Edward G. Pettit, Sunstein Manager of Digital Initiatives at the Rosenbach Museum and Library, and the creator of the beloved online programs Sundays with Dracula, Sundays with Frankenstein, and Mondays with Sherlock. Also with us is Tucker Christine, Dracula expert, memorabilia

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59:18

Satanic Cults & Haunted Relics: A Classic Horror...

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2025/08/07

In this week’s horror podcast episode, we dive into two cult horror classics: The Devil’s Rain (1975) and The Skull (1965).First up, The Devil’s Rain takes us into a world of satanic cults, desert rituals, and a rainstorm that melts everything in sight. With Ernest Borgnine, William Shatner, Ida Lupino, Tom Skerritt, and even an early appearance by John Travolta, this 70s horror film has become a legend of weird cinema. Then we explore The Skull, a gothic Amicus production starring Peter Cushing

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51:59

Velvet Capes & Bodega Stakes: A Vampire Double...

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2025/07/24

Sink your teeth into this fang-filled episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we explore two wildly different takes on vampire horror!First, we journey back to 1970 for a look at Count Yorga, Vampire, a moody, gothic tale of seances, hypnotic charm, and an old-school undead menace lurking in suburban Los Angeles. We talk first impressions, Robert Quarry’s performance, and how this cult favorite stacks up over 50 years later. Then, we fast-forward to 2020’s Vampires vs. the Bronx, where a group of

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54:35

Author Frank Dello Stritto Returns to The Ghostly...

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2025/07/17

Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as they welcome back Frank Dello Stritto to the show! Frank is an award-winning author, a two-time winner of the Rondo Award, and a member of the Monster Kid Hall of FameFrank has written eight books, including: I Saw What I Saw When I Saw It - Growing Up in the 1950s & 1960s with Television Reruns & Old Movies A Quaint & Curious Volume of Forgotten Lore: The History & Mythology of Classic Horror Films Vampire Over London: Bela Lugosi in

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Author: Emma MacDonald Joins The Ghostly Gallery Podcast

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2025/07/10

Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as they welcome Emma MacDonald to the show! Emma is a fantasy writer and is the author of the new book Whispers Most Foul.Listen in as Emma talks about her book, upcoming projects, and a little bit of witchcraft! Later on in the hour, Bruce tells us all about his experience at the most recent Monster Bash, and then Bruce and Tracy pay tribute to the late Michael Madsen. Follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode! Episode 96 Emma

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Actor: Dwier Brown Joins The Ghostly Gallery Podcast

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2025/07/03

Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as they welcome Dwier Brown to the show! Dwier is an actor best known for his portrayal of John Kinsella in the baseball-themed classic, Field of Dreams. Dwier has appeared in several horror films and TV shows, including two of the House films from the 1980s, the 1990 film The Guardian, 2002’s Red Dragon, and episodes of The Twilight Zone and Ghost Whisperer.Listen in as Dwier shares many heartwarming stories about his life and career and discusses a few of his

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01:19:15

Jaws Movie Talk with Kirk Hazen & The Ghostly Gallery...

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2025/06/26

Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as they welcome back special guest Kirk Hazen to the show! Kirk is a historian of the horror genre and a musical composer.On this episode, we will be discussing two movies that are celebrating their 50th anniversaries in June 2025. One is the all-time classic, Jaws, which debuted in theaters on June 20, 1975, starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw. The other is the lesser-known cult classic, Race With the Devil, which first hit theaters one week

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01:07:18

Author Gary D Rhodes Returns to The Ghostly Gallery...

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2025/06/19

Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as they welcome Gary Rhodes back to the show! Gary is an author, film producer, and director. Gary released two new books in 2025. One is titled Becoming Nosferatu: Stories Inspired by Silent German Horror, and the other is Weirdumentary: Ancient Aliens, Fallacious Prophecies, and Mysterious Monsters from 1970s Documentaries.Listen in as we learn more about Gary’s new books, as well as touch on the new film Nosferatu, written and directed by Robert Eggers. Follow

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