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. 3d ago

    A Ghostly Gallery Mixed Bag | Russell Wolinsky, SerlingFest & Monster Mailbag

    This week, The Ghostly Gallery Podcast offers a little bit of everything. Musician Russell Wolinsky joins us to talk about appearing with his punk band, the Sick F’s, in the 1982 horror film Alone in the Dark. Russell shares how the band became involved, what it was like filming the nightclub scene, and the story behind their unforgettable song, “Chop Up Your Mother.” We also hear about Bruce’s recent experience at SerlingFest and answer some great listener questions in the Monster Mailbag. Episode 153 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

  2. Sep 10

    Kolchak: The Night Stalker’s Enduring Legacy | Mark Dawidziak Interview

    The Ghostly Gallery Podcast welcomes Mark Dawidziak, author of more than 25 books and a respected authority on classic literature, television, and popular culture. Known for his work on Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, Rod Serling, and The Twilight Zone, Mark joins us to discuss his newly revised and expanded book, The Night Stalker Companion: Fifty Years of Night Stalking. Mark takes us through the history of Carl Kolchak, from Jeff Rice’s original novel and the record-setting 1972 television movie The Night Stalker to The Night Strangler and the 1974 series Kolchak: The Night Stalker. We also explore Darren McGavin’s unforgettable performance and the lasting appeal of a franchise that continues to influence horror and supernatural television more than five decades later. Join us as we celebrate Carl Kolchak and the enduring legacy of The Night Stalker. Episode 152 Subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for more classic horror movie reviews, discussions, and interviews every week! Mark Dawidziak: Website: https://www.markdawidziak.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.dawidziak Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/author/B004LQCTFS 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. Sep 3

    Burnt Offerings (1976) Movie Discussion | Special Guest Josh Hitchens

    A beautiful summer home. A bargain too good to be true. What could possibly go wrong? This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we welcome back our friend Josh Hitchens, horror historian, actor, and playwright, to discuss Burnt Offerings (1976). Directed by Dan Curtis and starring Karen Black, Oliver Reed, and Bette Davis, this haunted-house classic follows a family whose summer getaway takes a terrifying turn as their rented mansion begins to exert a strange influence over their lives. We explore the film’s growing sense of dread, memorable performances, and disturbing moments as the house’s beauty hides something far more sinister. From the mysterious upstairs resident to the chilling figure of the chauffeur, there’s plenty to discuss in this tale of a home that asks far too much of its guests. Join Tracy, Bruce, and Josh for a closer look at this 1970s horror classic and subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for more horror movie discussions, special guests, and stories from the darker side of entertainment! Episode 151 Subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for more classic horror movie reviews, discussions, and interviews every week! Josh Hitchens: Website: http://www.joshhitchens.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jhitchens  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joshhitchens Podcast: https://hitchensonhorror.podbean.com/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Josh-Hitchens/author/B094YQ2J34 Josh Witchens: Philly Horror Movie Host: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565493892080   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. Aug 27

    The Life and Legacy of Roddy McDowall | Samuel Garza Bernstein

    Roddy McDowall built an extraordinary career that stretched from celebrated child-star performances to some of the most memorable roles in horror and science fiction. On this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we welcome author Samuel Garza Bernstein to discuss his new book, Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life, the first full-length biography of the beloved Hollywood star. Samuel takes us behind the research, including his access to Roddy’s personal papers, and shares what he discovered about the man behind the many unforgettable performances. We also explore Roddy’s work in the original Planet of the Apes films, The Legend of Hell House, Fright Night, The Twilight Zone, and Rod Serling’s Night Gallery, along with his passions outside of acting, including photography, directing, producing, and film preservation. If you enjoy classic horror, science fiction, and discovering the stories behind the people who helped shape these genres, subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast. We have plenty more fascinating interviews, movie discussions, and journeys through horror history still to come! Episode 150 Samuel Garza Bernstein Website: https://samuelgarzabernstein.com/ Amazon Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001K8TV4W 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. Aug 20

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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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    bmarkusen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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    Explicit
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