The Ghostly Gallery Podcast

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...

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 He...

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...

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 o...

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...

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, W...

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 ex...

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...

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...

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 wit...

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...

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...

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 Fame Frank 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 Lo...

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 M...

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. Liste...

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 Sha...

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...

Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as they welcome special guest Larry Hankin to the show! Larry is one of the most prolific character actors going. He has accumulated over 200 credits in film and television. His movies have included Doctor Dracula, Escape From Alcatraz, and The Star Chamber. His numerous guest spots on TV series include Friends, Seinfeld, Monk, and Breaking Bad, among others. He ha...

Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as they welcome special guest Kirk Hazen to the show! Listen in as they discuss the new 2025 film “Sinners,” starring Michael B. Jordan, and written and directed by Ryan Coogler. Follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode! Episode 91  The Ghostly Gallery Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostlyGalleryPodcast Podbean: https://bmark...

Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Christopher Lock to the show! Christopher is an author and historian. He has written over 30 books including The Road to Dracula: From Gothic Novel to Horror Classic; The Invisible Man: The Complete History of the 1933 Horror Classic; Frankenstein Meets Dracula; Jack Pierce: Hollywood’s Makeup Master; and his 2024 book, titled Bride of Frankenstein: T...

Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for a REDRUM Feature! Listen in as Bruce and Tracy talk about Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, which debuted in May 1980, and the continuing story by Mike Flanagan, Doctor Sleep, which was released in 2019. Follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode! Episode 89  The Ghostly Gallery Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostlyGalleryPodc...

Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Sara Karloff to the show! Sara oversees Karloff Enterprises and is the daughter of the Master of Horror, the legendary Boris Karloff. Listen in as Sara talks about her father, Boris Karloff, and shares many memories with us. Later in the hour, Bruce and Tracy talk more about Boris Karloff’s legacy. Follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next excit...

Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Cuyle Carvin, a producer, writer, and actor, to the show! Cuyle has starred in projects such as Zero Day with Robert De Niro, the critically acclaimed series Them, and NCIS Los Angeles, to name just a few! Cuyle owns the production company, Salem House Films, which has produced such films as Ouija Witch, Dolls, Bring Him Back Dead, and their newest re...

Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Dedee Pfeiffer, an amazing actress, producer, and podcaster, to the show! Dedee has starred in such films as Vamp, The Horror Show, and The Midnight Hour, and appeared on iconic TV series like Supernatural, Seinfeld, and Big Sky. Dedee shared so many great stories and memories of her career. Dedee also touches on the supernatural and shares beautiful...

Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Steve Haberman to the show! Steve is a screenwriter, author, producer, and film historian. He has written stories and screenplays for feature films, as well as documentaries, and has provided film and DVD commentaries for numerous classics. In this episode, Steve shares many great stories from his career and provides fascinating insight into horror hi...