The Ghostly Gallery Podcast

On this episode of the Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we’re diving into two very different sides of horror. First up is Talk to Me, the breakout supernatural horror that took audiences by surprise with its intense possession story and emotional core. Then we head into creature feature territory with Abominable (2006), a Bigfoot horror film with a familiar Rear Window style twist. We share our thoughts,...

On this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we welcome back award-winning author and Rondo Award winner Frank Dello Stritto. We take a deep dive into the world of William Castle, one of classic horror’s most creative and entertaining filmmakers. From his unforgettable films to his unique approach to engaging audiences, we explore what made Castle such a standout figure in horror history. Frank...

On this episode of the Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we are joined by author and classic horror expert Bill Fleck. Bill is the creator of the Rondo Award nominated newsletter Classic Horror Behind the Scenes and the author of Chaney’s Baby and Chaney’s Audition. We take a closer look at the life of Lon Chaney Jr., exploring the man behind one of horror’s most iconic roles. Bill shares insights from his...

In this episode of the Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we take a deep dive into two intense horror films released in 2016: Green Room and Hush. We begin with Green Room, a brutal and fast-paced thriller starring Anton Yelchin in one of his final performances. The film follows a punk band trapped in a deadly situation inside a neo-nazi bar, where tensions escalate quickly, and survival becomes uncertain....

Join Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria as they discuss two recent horror films: Abraham’s Boys: A Dracula Story and We Bury the Dead. First, we talk about Abraham’s Boys, the Shudder film directed by Natasha Kermani and based on the short story by Joe Hill. Set years after the events of Dracula, the story follows Abraham Van Helsing living in isolation with his family in California as his sons begi...

In this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we welcome back filmmaker, producer, author, and historian Sam Irvin. Sam has had an incredible career in Hollywood, from directing cult favorites like Elvira’s Haunted Hills to working closely with legendary director Brian De Palma on films like The Fury and Dressed to Kill. We dive into his new book, Confessions of a Brian De Palma Protégé: How I S...

In this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we welcome back vampire scholar Brian Forrest, also known as Toothpickings, for an insightful conversation about vampire culture, horror history, and the legacy of director William Crain. Brian shares his personal memories of Crain, the groundbreaking filmmaker behind the 1972 cult classic Blacula, and reflects on the challenges he faced breaking int...

In this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we take on two very different sides of horror with Dracula from 2026 and the 1986 thriller The Hitcher. We begin with a fresh take on the Dracula legend, diving into Vlad’s tragic origin story, the emotional weight behind his transformation, and the performances that bring this darker version of the character to life. We talk about the gothic atmosph...

Valentine’s Day gets a dark twist in this horror-themed episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast. Bruce and Tracy look at two slasher films from very different eras: the cult classic My Bloody Valentine from 1981 and the modern horror comedy slasher Heart Eyes from 2025. They talk about the stories, characters, setting, kills, and overall tone, with the moments that stood out and the parts that didn...

The Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 125 – Exploring Maritime Folklore with It Came From The Maritimes Tonight, we are opening the door to the darker side of the Maritimes. This is a place where fog hangs over the coastline, the forests feel a little too quiet, and the past never really lets go. In this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we are joined by Evan Carr Kinnear and Chelsea Carr Kinn...

This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we start the show by discussing the latest Oscar nominations in the horror genre, including Sinners, which leads the pack with a record 16 nominations. We then dive into two intense new horror films from January 2026. First, we review Primate, a creature feature directed by Johannes Roberts. Set in a remote home in Hawaii, the film follows Lucy and her fri...

This week on the Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we are joined by actor, writer, and podcaster Ellen Adair. With more than 40 credits in film and television, Ellen has appeared in horror films such as Trick, Herd, and Cryptid. Ellen also had a recurring role on season two of The Sinner and appears in the current hit thriller The Housemaid. In this episode, Ellen talks about growing up without television...

In this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we continue our Creature Features series with a look at one of horror’s most enduring and tragic monsters, the werewolf. Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria explore how werewolves have evolved in film, beginning with early silent-era appearances and moving through classic Universal horror, Hammer Films, and modern cult favorites. Along the way, they dis...

On this week’s episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we talk about two horror films from 2025 that were quietly released but left a strong impression. While big titles like Sinners and Weapons dominated the conversation, Bring Her Back and Keeper deserve a closer look. We start with Bring Her Back, an Australian supernatural folk horror film from the directors of Talk To Me, Danny and Michael Ph...

This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria welcome back horror historian and composer Kirk Hazen to count down his Top 5 Horror Films of 2025. Kirk breaks down the top horror movies of 2025, ranking the year’s most talked-about and critically discussed films, including The Monkey, 28 Years Later, Companion, Sinners, and his number one pick, Weapons. From unsettling...

Step into the shadows with The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Ken Gerhard, one of the world’s most recognized cryptozoologists and investigators of legendary creatures. Ken has spent decades tracking reports of Bigfoot, Mothman, the Loch Ness Monster, the Chupacabra, and other cryptids that refuse to fade into folklore. His work has appeared on MonsterQuest, The UnXplained, Ancient Aliens,...

This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, host Bruce Markusen is joined by legendary actor Stephen Macht, whose career spans over five decades with more than 100 credits across film, television, and theater. Stephen shares stories from his journey in Hollywood, including his recent Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mystic Film Festival, his early dream of becoming a baseball player, and his path...

It’s that time of year when holiday cheer mixes perfectly with a little seasonal terror, and this week Bruce and Tracy are breaking down two Christmas-themed horror favorites. We kick things off with A Christmas Horror Story (2015), a wild mix of ghosts, folklore, and festive chaos woven together in one long, spooky night. Then we jump back to the ’80s to revisit Gremlins, the iconic creature-feat...

On this week’s episode, Bruce and Tracy dive into two generations of horror storytelling. We start with Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025), now streaming on Netflix, and explore its emotional heart, striking visuals, and powerhouse performances. From Jacob Elordi’s unforgettable take on the Creature to Oscar Isaac’s intense portrayal of Victor Frankenstein, we unpack why this version feels m...

Join Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria as they sit down with Toby Poser and John Adams, two members of the acclaimed Adams Family filmmaking team behind Hellbender, The Deeper You Dig, and their 2025 folk-horror breakout Mother of Flies! In this conversation, Toby and John explore the origins of the film, the folklore and ritual elements that shaped its atmosphere, and what it’s like creating inten...

Bestselling author Andrew Klavan joins The Ghostly Gallery to discuss his new thriller After That, The Dark, the latest installment in the Cameron Winter Mystery Series. We explore his approach to mystery and horror, his fascination with ghost stories, and how his storytelling has evolved across novels, screenplays, and supernatural fiction. After the interview, Bruce and Tracy dive into a full Bl...

Join us in The Ghostly Gallery as we sit down with Larry Underwood, better known as Dr. Gangrene. Larry is an award-winning Nashville horror host and member of the Horror Host Hall of Fame. Since 1999, Larry has brought classic chills to late-night audiences through his shows Chiller Cinema, Creature Feature, and Dr. Gangrene’s Cinetarium. In this episode, he shares the origins of his iconic chara...

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...

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 h...

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, an...