The Ghostly Gallery Podcast

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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 analysis of the world’s most chilling stories. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of horror or just curious about the art of fear, join us each week for spine-tingling discussions, deep dives, and a celebration of the macabre. Subscribe and step inside The Ghostly Gallery, where horror, mystery, and cinema come alive!

  1. 1d ago

    Disclosure Day (2026) & Aliens (1986) Movie Reviews | We Are Not Alone

    We are not alone, but are the visitors coming in peace? On this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we’re reviewing Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day (2026) and James Cameron’s science-fiction classic Aliens (1986). In Disclosure Day, a meteorologist’s strange on-air incident and a whistleblower carrying evidence of extraterrestrial life become part of a much larger fight to reveal the truth to the world. Then we return with Aliens, where Ripley joins a team of Marines investigating a colony that has suddenly gone silent. We talk about the stories, performances, memorable scenes, xenomorphs, conspiracy theories, and what makes both films worth watching. Stay with us until the end as we open the Monster Mailbag and answer another question from one of our listeners. If you enjoy horror, science fiction, aliens, and classic films, subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast and join us each week for more movie discussions and special guests. Episode 149 The Ghostly Gallery Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostlyGalleryPodcast Audio Podcast Available: Podbean: https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast/id1824273985 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PWrc4PJ6NUt2BZtcVFSy9?si=6481b6be011c4393 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery X: https://twitter.com/markusen_s IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt34553033/ Email: theghostlygallerypodcast@gmail.com

  2. Aug 13

    Dedee Pfeiffer | Her Journey from Recovery to Advocacy

    This week, actress Dedee Pfeiffer joins us for a candid and uplifting conversation about recovery, reinvention, and finding a new sense of purpose. Dedee talks about stepping away from Hollywood, confronting her struggles with alcohol, and returning to school to earn a master’s degree in social work. We also discuss addiction, mental health, homelessness, and animal welfare. Before the interview ends, we look back at the cult horror-comedy Vamp, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026. If you enjoy the conversation, please subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for more classic horror movie reviews, discussions, and interviews every week! Episode 148  Dedee Pfeiffer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dedeepfeifferofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downwithdedee/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dedeepfeifferofficial/ Website: https://downwithdedee.com/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0679410/ Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/mountainzoo2 Podbean: https://downwithdedee.podbean.com/   The Ghostly Gallery Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostlyGalleryPodcast Audio Podcast Available: Podbean: https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast/id1824273985 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PWrc4PJ6NUt2BZtcVFSy9?si=6481b6be011c4393 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery X: https://twitter.com/markusen_s IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt34553033/ Email: theghostlygallerypodcast@gmail.com

  3. Aug 6

    Bela Lugosi Beyond Dracula | Bill Fleck on Bela’s Monster

    Author, writer, and blogger Bill Fleck returns to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast to discuss his newest book, Bela’s Monster: Lugosi, the Monster, and Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man. Best known as Count Dracula, Bela Lugosi had a much more varied and complicated career. We explore his early films, his memorable performance in White Zombie, his two appearances as Ygor, and the story behind his only portrayal of Frankenstein’s Monster. Bill shares what his research uncovered about Lugosi’s connection to the original 1931 Frankenstein, why so much of his role in Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man was removed, and how those changes affected the way his performance has been viewed over the years. We also discuss Lugosi’s deleted dialogue, the Monster’s blindness, and how differently the performance might have been received if audiences had seen it as originally intended. Episode 147 Subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for more classic horror movie reviews, discussions, and interviews every week! Bill Fleck: Substack: https://billfleck.substack.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill.fleck.10/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07GX9YM3H The Ghostly Gallery Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostlyGalleryPodcast Audio Podcast Available: Podbean: https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast/id1824273985 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PWrc4PJ6NUt2BZtcVFSy9?si=6481b6be011c4393 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery X: https://twitter.com/markusen_s IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt34553033/ Email: theghostlygallerypodcast@gmail.com

  4. Jul 30

    The Films of Amicus | British Horror’s Hidden Gems

    Amicus gave horror fans creepy dolls, cursed skulls, sinister experiments, werewolves, and some of the genre’s greatest stars. This week, filmmaker Josh Kennedy and horror historian Dan Day join us to revisit seven Amicus films, including The Skull, Scream and Scream Again, Madhouse, and The Beast Must Die. We also discuss Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Vincent Price, and the unmistakable appeal of classic British horror. What’s your favourite Amicus film? Let us know in the comments! Episode 146 Subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for more classic horror movie reviews, discussions, and interviews every week! Josh Kennedy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaKennedy64 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@joshuakennedy1964 Dan Day: The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog: http://dandayjr35.blogspot.com/ X: https://twitter.com/CushingLee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dandayjr35 The Ghostly Gallery Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostlyGalleryPodcast Audio Podcast Available: Podbean: https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast/id1824273985 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PWrc4PJ6NUt2BZtcVFSy9?si=6481b6be011c4393 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery X: https://twitter.com/markusen_s IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt34553033/ Email: theghostlygallerypodcast@gmail.com

  5. Jul 23

    Alfred Hitchcock Classic Films | Sidney Gottlieb Interview

    Alfred Hitchcock's films continue to captivate audiences decades after their release, and in this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome back renowned Hitchcock scholar Professor Sidney Gottlieb! Together, we explore four unforgettable Hitchcock classics: Rebecca (1940), Notorious (1946), The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956), and Family Plot (1976). Along the way, we discuss Hitchcock's storytelling, unforgettable characters, film noir, suspense, memorable performances, and why these films continue to resonate with audiences today. Whether you're a lifelong Hitchcock fan or just discovering his films, this conversation offers fascinating insights from one of the world's leading Hitchcock scholars. Episode 145 Subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for more classic horror movie reviews, discussions, and interviews every week! Sidney Gottlieb: Books Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Sidney-Gottlieb/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASidney%2BGottlieb   The Ghostly Gallery Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostlyGalleryPodcast Audio Podcast Available: Podbean: https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast/id1824273985 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PWrc4PJ6NUt2BZtcVFSy9?si=6481b6be011c4393 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery X: https://twitter.com/markusen_s IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt34553033/ Email: theghostlygallerypodcast@gmail.com

  6. Jul 16

    Obsession (2026) & Maximum Overdrive (1986) | Horror Movie Reviews

    Love can be dangerous... and so can trucks! In this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we dive into one of 2026's biggest horror surprises, Obsession, before shifting gears to Stephen King's gloriously over-the-top cult classic, Maximum Overdrive. From twisted relationships and shocking moments to killer machines, AC/DC, and the unforgettable Green Goblin truck, we're covering two horror films that couldn't be more different. Whether you're a fan of modern psychological horror or classic '80s cult films, there's something in this episode for every horror fan. Episode 144 Subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for more classic horror movie reviews, discussions, and interviews every week! The Ghostly Gallery Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostlyGalleryPodcast Audio Podcast Available: Podbean: https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast/id1824273985 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PWrc4PJ6NUt2BZtcVFSy9?si=6481b6be011c4393 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery X: https://twitter.com/markusen_s IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt34553033/ Email: theghostlygallerypodcast@gmail.com

  7. Jul 9

    The Food of the Gods (1976) Review + Monster Bash Special | Greg Mank & Sean Cassidy

    This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, Bruce and Tracy head back to 1976 to review The Food of the Gods, the cult creature feature from American International Pictures. With giant rats, giant wasps, giant chickens, and plenty of strange moments, this eco-horror classic gave us lots to talk about. This episode also features a special Monster Bash segment where Bruce shares two interviews recorded at the convention. First, film historian and author Greg Mank joins us to discuss his latest work and the classic film Mad Love starring Peter Lorre. We also hear from Sean Cassidy, son of Ted Cassidy, best known to horror fans as Lurch from The Addams Family. Join us for classic horror discussion, convention highlights, and a fun mix of monster mayhem and horror history. Episode 143 Subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for more classic horror movie reviews, discussions, and interviews every week! The Ghostly Gallery Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostlyGalleryPodcast Audio Podcast Available: Podbean: https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast/id1824273985 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PWrc4PJ6NUt2BZtcVFSy9?si=6481b6be011c4393 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery X: https://twitter.com/markusen_s IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt34553033/ Email: theghostlygallerypodcast@gmail.com

  8. Jul 2

    Brian Forrest Interview | The Black Vampyre

    This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we welcome Brian Forrest, also known as Toothpickings, a respected writer, researcher, and expert on vampires in popular culture. Brian joins us to discuss his work exploring vampire history and folklore, along with his recent reprint of The Black Vampyre, the rare 1819 Gothic work attributed to Uriah Derrick D’Arcy. From forgotten horror history to the enduring fascination with vampire mythology, this is a fascinating conversation for horror fans and lovers of the macabre. Subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for more classic horror movie reviews, discussions, and interviews every week! Episode 142 Brian “Toothpickings” Forrest Amazon: The Black Vampyre: and other writings by Uriah Derick D'Arcy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H35GD7Q9 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/toothpickings.blog YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@toothpickings9218 William Crain Documentary Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_EqxPQRu1U The Ghostly Gallery Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostlyGalleryPodcast Audio Podcast Available: Podbean: https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast/id1824273985 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PWrc4PJ6NUt2BZtcVFSy9?si=6481b6be011c4393 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery X: https://twitter.com/markusen_s IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt34553033/ Email: theghostlygallerypodcast@gmail.com

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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 analysis of the world’s most chilling stories. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of horror or just curious about the art of fear, join us each week for spine-tingling discussions, deep dives, and a celebration of the macabre. Subscribe and step inside The Ghostly Gallery, where horror, mystery, and cinema come alive!

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  • Creator
    bmarkusen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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    Explicit
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