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The Ghostly Gallery PodcastVelvet Capes & Bodega Stakes: A Vampire Double Feature with The Ghostly Gallery PodcastSink 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 savvy teens takes on a sleek and sinister vampire invasion threatening their neig...2025-07-2451 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastAuthor Frank Dello Stritto Returns to The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin 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 Lore: The History & Mythology of Classic Horror Films
Vampire Over London: Bela Lugosi in Britain
Listen in as we hear more about Frank’s newest bo...2025-07-1754 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastAuthor: Emma MacDonald Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin 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.
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Episode 96
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2025-07-101h 00The Ghostly Gallery PodcastActor: Dwier Brown Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin 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 roles in the horror genre!
Follow The Ghostly Gallery Po...2025-07-031h 01The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJaws Movie Talk with Kirk Hazen & The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin 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 later, on June 27, 1975, starring Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Loretta Swit, and Lara Parker.2025-06-261h 19The Ghostly Gallery PodcastAuthor Gary D Rhodes Returns to The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin 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.
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Episode 93
Ga...2025-06-191h 07The Ghostly Gallery PodcastActor Larry Hankin Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin 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 has also written several books, including his autobiography, titled That Guy: A Cautionary Memoir.
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Episode 92
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...2025-06-121h 32The Ghostly Gallery PodcastSinners Movie Discussion with Kirk Hazen & The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin 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.
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Episode 91
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Episode 90
Christopher Lock
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Episode 89
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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.
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Episode 88
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Cuyle owns the production company, Salem House Films, which has produced such films as Ouija Witch, Dolls, Bring Him Back Dead, and their newest release, Popeye The Slayer Man.
Cuyle shared fantastic insight into the 2025 release of Popeye The Slayer Man. Come listen in and learn more about this great...2025-05-0154 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastActress: Dedee Pfeiffer Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin 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 spiritual messages.
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Episode 86
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...2025-04-241h 09The Ghostly Gallery PodcastFilm Producer: Steve Haberman Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin 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 history.
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Episode 85
Dr. Steve Haberman
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In this episode, Sam shares many great stories from working on set to cherished memories of some of the great icons in the fi...2025-04-101h 17The Ghostly Gallery PodcastHistorian: Gregory Mank Talks Frankenstein with The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Gregory W. Mank back to the show! Greg is an author, acclaimed film historian, and expert in horror history.
Greg has written numerous books, including: “Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff: The Expanded Story of a Haunting Collaboration”, “It's Alive! The Classic Cinema Saga of Frankenstein”, “Laird Cregar: A Hollywood Tragedy”, and “Angels and Ministers of Grace Defend Us!: More Dark Alleys of Classic Horror Cinema”.
Greg has been nominated in several categories for this year’s Rondos, including Best Book of the Year (non-fiction) for Scripts From The Crypt: The Gho...2025-04-031h 23The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Monkey & House of Wax Movie Talk with The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin Bruce and Tracy on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as they discuss two interesting horror films!
They first explore the new 2025 film “The Monkey”, directed by Osgood Perkins, and then take a walk through “House of Wax” which came out in 2005.
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Episode 82
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IMDb: ht...2025-03-271h 02The Ghostly Gallery PodcastActresses Meghan Adara & Charlotte Marshall Join The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Meghan Adara and Charlotte Marshall to the show! Both Meghan and Charlotte are award-winning actresses from the new independent film, The Cellar. They will discuss their new movie, as well as chat about their careers and upcoming projects!
If you are in the UK, there is a special one-night screening with Brighton Rocks International Film Festival on April 5th at 6:30 pm. You can get more information here:
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Later on, Bruce and Tracy discuss the 23rd Annual Rondo Hatton C...2025-03-201h 02The Ghostly Gallery PodcastProduction Designer: William Sandell Visits with The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome William Sandell to the show! William is an award-winning Production Designer and has worked on many notable films throughout his career.
William discusses some of his projects including Blood Beach, Dead and Buried, Robocop, Hocus Pocus, and numerous other fantastic works. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories and wonderful memories of people he has worked with including the legendary Roger Corman.
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2025-03-131h 27The Ghostly Gallery PodcastTrilogy of Terror & The Changeling Movie Review with The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin Bruce and Tracy on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as they discuss two great horror classics!
They first dive into the vintage made-for-TV movie Trilogy of Terror from March 1975. The film stars longtime horror actress Karen Black and was directed by the great Dan Curtis.
Later on, they explore the supernatural with The Changeling. This film debuted in March 1980 and stars the immensely talented actor George C. Scott.
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Episode 79
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This episode features an in-depth look at 2024’s newest release and Academy Award nominated film The Substance with Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.
Later on, up for discussion is the 1975 TV movie The Legend of Lizzie Borden starring Elizabeth Montgomery.
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Episode 78
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Listen in as Richard discusses Hammer Horror films and stories about some of the talent, and shares a few great memories with us!
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Episode 77
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This week’s show will focus on the great author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Max will break down several fantastic stories including:
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902)
The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire (1924)
The Adventure of the Devil's Foot (1910)
The Adventure of The Crooked Man (1893)
The Adventure of the Creeping Man (1923)
Lot No. 249 (1892)
Ring of Thoth (1890)
Horror of the Heights (1913)
The Terror at Blue John Gap (1910)
Captain of the Pole-Star (1883)
The Land of Mist (1926)
...2025-02-061h 37The Ghostly Gallery PodcastWolf Man & The Fog Movie Review with The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we celebrate our 75th show! In this episode, we will discuss the iconic 1980 film “The Fog” directed by John Carpenter.
Later in the hour, Bruce and Tracy discuss Wolf Man, Leigh Whannell's new film starring Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, and Matilda Firth.
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Episode 75
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In this episode, Ron shares many wonderful stories about his family with us as well as providing insight into several exciting projects that are coming up!
LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT: The Official Graphic Novel Adaptation (Pre-Order):
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Please make sure to check o...2025-01-231h 04The Ghostly Gallery PodcastActor Ritchie Coster Returns to The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Ritchie Coster back to the show! Ritchie is a fantastic actor with more than 60 credits in TV and film, including movies like The Dark Knight, Rear Window, and Let Me In. He has also had a recurring role on the TV series The Walking Dead.
In this episode, we will chat with Ritchie about the new CBS series Watson, a creative adaptation of the character from Sherlock Holmes's lore. Watson will debut on Sunday, January 26, at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
Later in the hour, Bruce and Tracy...2025-01-161h 07The Ghostly Gallery PodcastFilmmaker James Chick Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome James Chick to the show! James is a filmmaker, writer, producer, director, and actor.
In this episode, James will discuss his new movie, “Feet of Death “ – a film about the legend of Bigfoot. He will also discuss his career in the film industry, which included doing visual effects on the Grimm TV series, and also shares some of his favorite horror movies with us.
Join us as we learn more about James and get insight into his new movie!
Please make sure to check out the li...2025-01-091h 03The Ghostly Gallery PodcastNosferatu with Josh Hitchens & The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Josh Hitchens back to the show! Josh is an accomplished historian, writer, theatre director, actor, and playwright. Josh is the author of several books in the Haunted America series and has performed one-man plays about subjects that include Frankenstein and Dracula..
In this episode, we will discuss the new Robert Eggers film Nosferatu, which opened on December 25, 2024. Josh will offer insights into the film and provide great context that is “SPOILER FREE”!
Later in the hour, Bruce and Tracy will provide their final thoughts and ratings of this...2025-01-021h 07The Ghostly Gallery PodcastWill Keenan: Actor & Director - Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Will Keenan to the show! Will is an actor, director, producer, writer, consultant, and stuntman! He has done a lot of work in cult and underground films, including work for Troma Entertainment.
In tonight’s episode, Will discusses his career in the industry and introduces us to the upcoming young actor, Brendon MacNeal.
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Episode 70
You can find Will Keenan here:...2024-12-261h 29The Ghostly Gallery PodcastHouse of Frankenstein & Aurora Monster ModelsThis December is the 80th anniversary of the Universal Classic movie “House of Frankenstein” from 1944. Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we look back at this great film and share our thoughts on the story and the actors!
Later in the hour, Bruce highlights the Aurora Monster Models from the early 60’s and 70’s.
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Episode 69
Recorded December 15, 2024
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Podbean...2024-12-191h 01The Ghostly Gallery PodcastChristmas Horror Movies with Kirk Hazen & The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Kirk Hazen back to the show! Kirk is a music composer and horror historian.
In tonight’s episode, The Ghostly Gallery Podcast kicks things up into high gear to help spread the holiday spirit as Kirk shares his favorite Christmas horror movies with us!
Grab your hot chocolate and flashlight and come listen in as we chat about:
A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971 – 1978)
Silent Night Bloody Night (1972)
Home for the Holidays (1972)
Black Christmas (1974)
Inside (2007)
Rare Expo...2024-12-121h 14The Ghostly Gallery PodcastTribute to Tony Todd & Movie Chat with The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin Bruce and Tracy as they pay a special tribute to the legendary horror actor, Tony Todd and discuss his 1992 classic film “Candyman”.
Later on, listen in as they discuss the new 2024 horror release, “Heretic,” starring Hugh Grant.
After the show, come back here and let us know your thoughts!
Episode 67
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IM...2024-12-051h 14The Ghostly Gallery PodcastActress: Susan Lanier Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Susan Lanier to the show! Susan is an accomplished actress, producer, director, writer, vocalist, and musician.
In this episode, Susan discusses her role in the 1977 film “The Hills Have Eyes”, her work in TV, and her music career. Later in the hour, Susan tells us more about some of her recent films, including “Cut” (2014), “Beneath the Black Veil” (2019), “The Black Mass” (2023), “Inverted” (2024), and her upcoming film “The Boatyard”.
Episode 66
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Remember to check out Susan’s links for more great content! Then follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcas...2024-11-2752 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastChristmas Horror Movie Talk with The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin Bruce and Tracy as they get into the Christmas Spirit a little bit early as they discuss 2 Christmas-themed horror films!
Bruce selected the original 1974 version of the cult classic “Black Christmas” starring Margot Kidder, Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, and John Saxon.
Tracy selected the 2019 film The Lodge, starring Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh, Richard Armitage, and Alicia Silverstone.
Come listen in as they share their thoughts on these films – their Likes and Dislikes!
After the show, come back here and let us know your thoughts!
Episode 65
Chec...2024-11-211h 01The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPodcaster: Matt "Graveyard" Van Bodegraven Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Matt “Graveyard” Van Bodegraven to the show! Matt hosts several podcasts including “They Mostly Pod Out at Night.... Mostly”.
In this episode, Matt discusses his podcast work, memorable guests he has spoken with, and his favorite horror flicks. Matt also shares some insight into a horror production company he is a part of called “Horror Dadz Productions” which can be found here:
Website: https://horrordadzproductions.wordpress.com/
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Later in the hour, join Bruce a...2024-11-141h 12The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe R.I.P. Man & Salem’s Lot -With The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome several cast members of the Independent Film “The R.I.P. Man” to the show! Owen Llewelyn (The R.I.P Man), Mia Bowd (Niykee), and Cal Chapman (Timmy) join us as we discuss the film written by Rhys Thompson and directed by Jamie Langlands.
The R.I.P Man is a horror film about a serial killer with a dental condition that targets teenagers in a wealthy town. The movie’s tagline is Rest.In.Pain!
You can find out more here on IMDb: https://m.imdb.c...2024-11-0753 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastFilmmaker: Ansel Faraj Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Ansel Faraj back to the show! Ansel is an award-winning film director, screenwriter, and producer. Ansel is a self-taught filmmaker with a tremendous catalog of credits including Todd Tarantula, Loon Lake, The Night-Time Winds, and the Doctor Mabuse films.
In this episode, Ansel chats with us about his newest film, “The Great Nick D.” This fantastic comedy has many heartwarming moments and features a wonderful cast. Several notable cast members include Dark Shadows alumni – David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, and the late Lara Parker.
Later in the show, w...2024-10-3159 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastDacre Stoker & Chris McAuley Join The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Dacre Stoker and Chris McAuley to the show! Dacre and Chris are not only authors but also the creators and caretakers of the Stokerverse. Through books, role-playing games, and travel excursions, the Stokerverse carries on the legacy of Bram Stoker, who wrote the iconic novel, Dracula.
Join us as we speak with Dacre Stoker about his life and learn more about his great-grand uncle, Bram Stoker. Later in the hour, Chris and Dacre provide several exciting updates in the Stokerverse, including how to participate in the newest Kickstarter pr...2024-10-241h 07The Ghostly Gallery PodcastSpecial FX Artist: RJ Young Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome RJ Young to the show! RJ is a Special Effects Artist who has been involved in filmmaking since 2016. He has worked with Lloyd Kaufman of Troma Films, Rocco Zevenbergen of Bad Taste Video, and others.
In this episode, we learn more about RJ, the productions he has worked on, and more about the Special Effects industry.
Later on, we chat about the upcoming Festival – Shock-tober Fest in Oneonta, New York on October 26, 2024, at the Foothills Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit here:
Facebook Ev...2024-10-1758 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Mummy and The Monkey Join The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Janet Jay and James Harmon to the show! Janet Jay is Janet Decay, aka “The Mummy,” and James Harmon is Grimm Gorri, aka “The Monkey.” This Horror Host duo hails from Cleveland, Ohio and they run a hugely popular YouTube Channel called “The Mummy and The Monkey”.
In 2023, The Mummy and The Monkey received an honorable mention from the 22nd Annual Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards for Favorite Horror Host of 2023. Also in 2023, Janet Decay & Grimm Gorri were inducted into the Horror Host Hall of Fame!
In this epis...2024-10-101h 12The Ghostly Gallery PodcastHalloween Film Special: Dr. Jeff Thompson Returns to The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Dr. Jeff Thompson back to the show! Jeff is an author, historian, expert on the career of director Dan Curtis and the Dark Shadows franchise, and a general authority on horror.
In our first Halloween Month episode, Jeff and The Ghostly Gallery Podcast will focus on horror films being shown in October on The Movies TV Network. Jeff will provide wonderful insight into the following movies:
Horror of Dracula (1958)
Village of the Damned (1960)
House of Dark Shadows (1970)
The Night Stalker (1972)2024-10-031h 30The Ghostly Gallery PodcastHorror Expert: Dave Plouffe Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Dave Plouffe to the show! Dave is a lecturer at Cal State Fullerton, a co-host of multiple programs on the YouTube channel, “The Late Late Horror Show,” and a regular listener of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast. Dave is an expert in the horror genre as well as the paranormal field.
In this episode, Dave shares his love of horror with us. We get an insight into favorite movies, paranormal and UFO stories, as well as his work on the YouTube channel The Late Late Horror Show. Several projects incl...2024-09-261h 07The Ghostly Gallery PodcastMonsters & Ghosts: Edward G. Pettit Returns to The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Edward G. Pettit back to the show! Edward is the Sunstein Senior Manager of Public Programs at the Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philadelphia. He is an expert on Edgar Allan Poe, and the man who created the very popular online programs, Sundays with Dracula, Sundays with Frankenstein, Mondays with Sherlock, and many more!
In this episode, Edward shares information on the newest Rosenbach Biblioventures, called “Monsters and Ghosts.” Edward will break down Louis Stevenson’s classic, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and then later in the...2024-09-191h 09The Ghostly Gallery PodcastAuthor: Brandon Wills Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome author Brandon Wills to the show!
Brandon is from West Virginia and is the author of the book, The Ouija Board Said It Was Hungry: 31 Terrifying Tales of Horror and the Supernatural. Brandon also writes for Paranormality Magazine, is a member of the Horror Writers Association and West Virginia Writers, Inc., and is a co-host on the “Wild & Weird Radio” podcast.
In this episode, we chat with Brandon about his book, his interest in horror, and some of his favorite authors and films!
Later in th...2024-09-121h 02The Ghostly Gallery PodcastFilmmaker: B. Harrison Smith Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome back B. Harrison Smith to the show!
Harrison is a writer, director, producer, and horror historian. Harrison wrote the screenplay for the 2011 film The Fields and directed horror films such as Camp Dread, Death House, and Where The Scary Things Are.
In this episode, Harrison discusses the 1974 film “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” and shares some wonderful memories of Gunnar Hansen. Harrison takes us on an in-depth journey into some of his films and other iconic popular movies. Harrison also chats about his books and upcoming proje...2024-09-051h 40The Ghostly Gallery PodcastMadhouse & Longlegs: The Ghostly Gallery Podcast with Bruce and TracyPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for a Bruce and Tracy Movie Review Night!
In this episode, Bruce and Tracy discuss the 1974 American International Pictures (AIP) film “Madhouse”. Later on, 2024’s new release “Longlegs” with Nicholas Cage is up for discussion.
Let us know your thoughts on these films below! Then go follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGal...2024-08-2954 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastActor & Writer: Marc Sheffler Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Marc Sheffler to the show! Marc is an actor, writer, and producer. Marc starred in the iconic 1972 film, The Last House on the Left, directed by Wes Craven. He has also written scripts for several TV specials and series, including Harry and the Hendersons, and the iconic 80’s sitcoms Who’s the Boss, and Charles in Charge.
In this episode, Marc shares his insights about working on the film The Last House on the Left and his memories of the cast. Marc also shares stories from his childhood and...2024-08-221h 08The Ghostly Gallery PodcastDirector: John D Hancock Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome John D Hancock to the show! John is a director and writer. A few of his projects include the films “Suspended Animation”, “Weeds”, “Bang the Drum Slowly”, and “Let’s Scare Jessica to Death”.
In this episode, John shares with us his memories of the cult classic “Let’s Scare Jessica to Death” and talks about working on the films “Jaws 2”, and “Wolfen”. John also shares his insight on his current projects!
Please check out John’s IMDb page for all his projects! Then follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the ne...2024-08-1551 minThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast50th Episode! Author: John Carter Stell Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome John Carter Stell to the show!
John is a historian and an author. He has written multiple books in the Tracy Brubaker mystery series as well as the books “Psychos! Sickos! Sequels!: Horror Films of the 1980s” and “Maryland Monster Movie Memories: Baltimore-Washington Area Horror Hosts and More!”1957-1987)”.
In this episode, John shares the history of horror hosts and provides some insight into the research he has done to bring his book to fruition.
Please check out John’s Amazon page for all his books! Th...2024-08-081h 06The Ghostly Gallery PodcastAuthor: Frank Saverio Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Frank Saverio to the show! Frank is the author of over 50 crime, non-fiction, and science fiction novels. He also writes under the pseudonyms Frank Zafiro and Frank Scalise.
In this episode, Frank shares with us his love for science fiction and how he got started with writing. Later, Frank delves into his newest novel “Kemper’s House.”
Please connect with Frank using the links below to access all his fantastic content! Then follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can connec...2024-08-0154 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastDirector: Joshua Kennedy Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Joshua Kennedy to the show! Josh is an award-winning, independent film director and actor! He has directed several films including “Dracula AD 2015” and “House of the Gorgon”.
In this episode, Josh shares his love of horror, his films, and his memories of working with several iconic Hammer Horror actors.
Please connect with Josh Kennedy using the links below to access all his fantastic content! Then follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can connect to Joshua Kennedy on these social platform...2024-07-2555 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastFrankenstein & the Rare Book Market: Edward G Pettit Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome back Edward G. Pettit to the show! Edward is the Sunstein Senior Manager of Public Programs at the Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philadelphia. He is an expert on Edgar Allan Poe, and the man who created the very popular online programs, Sundays with Dracula, Sundays with Frankenstein, and many more!
In this episode, Edward discusses the rare book market and provides his thoughts on a first-edition copy of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein that was recently sold at auction.
Later on in the hour, The Ghostly Gallery Po...2024-07-1858 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastActors: Cuyle Carvin & Robert Michael Ryan Join The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Cuyle Carvin and Robert Michael Ryan to the show! Both of our guests are very talented actors and filmmakers. Cuyle and Robert also have a production company ~ Salem House Films ~ that has brought us the films “Ouija Witch” and “Dolls”.
Listen in as Cuyle shares his interest in horror and gives us some insight into several of his roles including “Them”, “The Walking Dead”, and the new Netflix series “Zero Day”.
Robert discusses his love for the horror genre and provides fantastic commentary on the filmmaking side of the industry....2024-07-111h 10The Ghostly Gallery PodcastPod People, Convents & Donald Sutherland ~ With Bruce & TracyJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as Bruce and Tracy have a Horror Movie Discussion!
In this episode, Bruce and Tracy pay homage to the legendary Donald Sutherland and discuss the 1978 classic film “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”.
Later in the hour, they share their thoughts on the new 2024 movie release “Immaculate”.
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Faceboo...2024-07-0454 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastVampires & Frankenstein: Gary D. Rhodes in Conversation with The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome back Gary D. Rhodes to the show! Gary is a writer, filmmaker, and film historian. Gary has written numerous books on the horror film industry and is an expert on the career of Bela Lugosi. Several of his books include: “Lugosi: His Life in Films, on Stage, and in the Hearts of Horror Lovers”, “Becoming Dracula: The Early Years of Bela Lugosi”, and his most recent release “Vampires in Silent Cinema”.
Listen in as Gary shares his insights on the Vampire screenplay “Dreadful Hollow” written by William Faulkner. Then, later in the sho...2024-06-271h 01The Ghostly Gallery PodcastAuthor: Grady Hendrix Joins The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Grady Hendrix to the show! Grady is the bestselling author of such books as “How To Sell A Haunted House”, “My Best Friend’s Exorcism”, “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires”, and “Paperbacks From Hell”.
Listen in as Grady discusses his books and shares insights with us about becoming an author.
Remember to check out Grady’s links below for more great content! Then make sure to follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
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Website...2024-06-2051 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastUniversal Studios Horror Classics: A Conversation with Dan Day Jr. & The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Dan Day Jr. back to the show! Dan is a blogger, writer, and Horror Film Historian.
Listen in as we chat with Dan about some of the horror classics from Universal Studios in the 1930s. A few of the films include “Dracula” (1931), “Frankenstein” (1931), and “The Black Cat” (1934).
Remember to check out Dan’s links below for more great content! Then make sure to follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Dan Day here:
The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog: http://d...2024-06-131h 13The Ghostly Gallery PodcastIn Conversation with Composer: Kirk Hazen and The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Kirk Hazen to the show!
Kirk is a music composer and horror historian. In tonight’s episode, he shares his love of the horror genre. Kirk discusses his music, and chats about some great films by John Carpenter, and David Cronenberg, as well as other fantastic flicks!
Please make sure to check out Kirk’s links below. Then make sure you are following The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Kirk Hazen here:
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name...2024-06-061h 05The Ghostly Gallery PodcastRed Death and Vampires on The 40th Episode of the Ghostly Gallery Podcast!Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as Bruce and Tracy have a Horror Movie Discussion!
In this episode, Bruce and Tracy pay homage to the legendary Roger Corman and discuss the 1964 classic film “The Masque of the Red Death”.
Later in the hour, they share their thoughts on the new 2024 movie release “Abigail”.
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Fa...2024-05-2359 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastAuthor ~ Tom Deady Joins The Ghostly Gallery Podcast ~ Episode 39Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome author and horror genre enthusiast, Tom Deady to the show! Tom is the 2016 Bram Stoker Award-winning author for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. A few of his novels include “Haven”, “Eternal Darkness”, “Of Men and Monsters”, and his newest release “Those Left Behind”.
Listen in as Tom discusses his background, his writings, and shares his insights on a few of his favorite horror movies!
Please connect with Tom for more great content! Then make sure that you are Following The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for our next exciting episode...2024-05-1659 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastBruce and Tracy ~ Horror Movie Review Night with The Ghostly Gallery PodcastJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as Bruce and Tracy have a Horror Movie Review Night!
In this episode, Bruce and Tracy share their thoughts on the new 2024 movie releases “The First Omen” and “Late Night With the Devil”.
Later on in the hour, they take another crack at some more horror trivia and then share some interesting news just released in the world of horror movie projects.
Please make sure you are following The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode! See you soon!
Check out The Ghostly Gallery on these so...2024-05-091h 05The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 37~ An Amicus Movie Discussion with Josh HitchensJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome accomplished actor and author, Josh Hitchens back to the show. In this episode, Josh will share his insights on Amicus Productions, a studio that produced many excellent horror films in the sixties and seventies.
A few of the films discussed include “Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors” (1965), “Torture Garden” (1967), “The House That Dripped Blood” (1971), and “Tales From The Crypt” (1972). Come listen in to this fantastic conversation!
Please connect with Josh for more great content and check out his upcoming new book “Eerie Delaware: Chilling Tales from the First State”! Then m...2024-05-021h 19The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 36 ~ Featuring Matt McCoyJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Matt McCoy to the show! Matt is an accomplished actor with over 115 film and TV credits dating back to the early 80s. A few fantastic mentions are The Hand That Rocks The Cradle, Abominable, and L.A. Confidential. Matt is also very well known for playing the epic role of Lloyd Braun on Seinfeld.
Join us as Matt shares some wonderful memories of his life and acting career with us.
Later in the hour, join Bruce and Tracy as they take a bite out of some horror...2024-04-251h 00The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 35 ~ Featuring Lew TempleJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Lew Temple to the show! Lew is a terrific actor with over 148 film and TV credits. A few of his amazing credits include The Devil’s Rejects, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, Rob Zombie’s remake of Halloween, House of Forbidden Secrets, and Monstrous. He has also appeared in eight episodes of The Walking Dead, and starred in the action/thriller Unstoppable.
Join us as Lew shares stories about his life, baseball, and his acting career. Lew also discusses a few of his fantastic roles and working with Rob Z...2024-04-191h 31The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 34 ~ A Werewolf SpecialJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we present “A Werewolf Special”! Join Bruce and Tracy for a fun conversation about a few of their favorite Werewolf Movies – both past and present. We share our thoughts and memories of Silver Bullet (1985), An American Werewolf in London (1981), The Wolf Man (1941), The Cursed (2021), and The Beast Must Die (1974).
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Faceb...2024-04-041h 10The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 33 ~ Featuring Richard SammelJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Richard Sammel to the show! Richard is a versatile actor who has starred in over 130 international films and television projects. He has worked with directors Quentin Tarantino on the 2009 film, Inglourious Basterds, and Guillermo Del Toro in the outstanding TV series, The Strain, which ran from 2014 to 2017, in which he took on the epic role of Thomas Eichorst. A few of Richard’s other works include Casino Royale (2006), the TV series, The Head, and multiple upcoming projects.
Join us as Richard shares in-depth insight into working on The Strain an...2024-03-281h 15The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 32 ~ Featuring Chris McAuleyJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Chris McAuley to the show! Chris is a writer and co-creator of the StokerVerse franchise. He has written novels, short stories, poetry, and video games.
Join us as Chris discusses his newest book “Shadows by Gaslight” as well as the latest issue of his comic series, “Dracula The Return: Cult of the White Worm”. Chris also provides us with a fantastic insight into the writings of Bram Stoker, collaborating with Dacre Stoker, as well as his friendship and projects with actress Claudia Christian.
Please check out the links fo...2024-03-211h 10The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 31 ~ Featuring Jon TowlsonJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Jon Towlson to the show! Jon is an author, historian, and film critic. Jon writes regularly for the film magazines Starburst, Scream, and The Dark Side. He has written many wonderful books about the horror film genre, including his newest release “40 Cult Movies: From Alice, Sweet Alice to Zombies of Mora Tau”.
Listen in as Jon shares with us his fascination for horror films and discusses several of the movies from his new book, including the cult classics “Freaks”, “Night of the Living Dead”, “Planet of the Apes”, and “Creepshow”.
2024-03-141h 11The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 30 ~ Featuring Gwendolyn KisteJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Gwendolyn Kiste to the show! Gwendolyn is a three-time winner of the Bram Stoker Award and a leading historian of horror literature and films. We will speak with Gwendolyn about her newest book to be released on March 5th, 2024 “The Haunting of Velkwood” as well as some of her other writings.
Gwendolyn will also share with us her love for Universal and Hammer Horror films and give her thoughts on some of David Cronenberg’s films!
Please check out Gwendolyn’s links below for more great content! Then mak...2024-03-0758 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 29 ~ Featuring Ritchie CosterJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Ritchie Coster to the show. Ritchie is a very talented and versatile actor, who has starred in such films as the remake of “Rear Window” (1998), “The Dark Knight” (2008), and “Let Me In” (2010). Ritchie has also been featured in the original version of The Walking Dead TV series (Season 11, multiple episodes - 2021) as well as many other phenomenal roles!
Listen in and get to know Ritchie as he shares wonderful memories of his career with us!
Remember to check out Ritchie’s IMDb for a great list of projects to put...2024-02-291h 10The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 28 ~ Tucker Christine ReturnsJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome back Tucker Christine. Tucker is a Dracula expert and historian and publishes the literary journal, "Dracula Beyond Stoker."
Listen in as we chat with Tucker and get to know him better. We will also discuss the newest issue released of his publication No. 3.5 which includes stories involving Renfield and the “Bloofer Lady.”
Later in the hour, join Bruce and Tracy as they pay tribute to the 70th anniversary of the iconic film “Creature From the Black Lagoon”
Remember to check out Tucker’s links for more great...2024-02-1552 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 27 ~ Featuring Dan DayJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Dan Day. Dan is a blogger, writer, and Hammer Films enthusiast.
Listen in as we chat with Dan about Monster Bash, Svengoolie, favorite Hammer Horror Films, fond memories of meeting several Hammer Films stars, and more!
Remember to check out Dan’s links for more great content! Then make sure to follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Dan Day here:
The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog: http://dandayjr35.blogspot.com/
X: https://twitter.com/CushingLee...2024-02-081h 03The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 26 ~ Featuring Gary D. RhodesJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Gary D. Rhodes. Gary is a writer, filmmaker, and film historian. Gary has written numerous books on the horror film industry and is an expert on the career of Bela Lugosi. Several of his books include: “Lugosi: His Life in Films, on Stage, and in the Hearts of Horror Lovers”, “Becoming Dracula: The Early Years of Bela Lugosi”, and his most recent release “Vampires in Silent Cinema”.
Listen to this intriguing conversation as we get to know Gary, delve into the era of silent films, and learn more about the iconic B...2024-02-0158 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 25 ~ Featuring Gregory W. MankJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Gregory W. Mank. Greg is an author, acclaimed film historian, and expert in horror history. He has won multiple Rondo Awards and was inducted into the Rondo Award “Monster Kid Hall of Fame” in 2014.
Greg has written numerous books, including: “Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff: The Expanded Story of a Haunting Collaboration, with a Complete Filmography of Their Films Together”, “It's Alive! The Classic Cinema Saga of Frankenstein”, “Laird Cregar: A Hollywood Tragedy”, and “Angels and Ministers of Grace Defend Us!: More Dark Alleys of Classic Horror Cinema”.
Remember to check...2024-01-251h 08The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 24 ~ Bruce & Tracy Movie DiscussionPlease join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we pay tribute and remember a wonderful friend ~ David J. Skal. Later in the hour, join Bruce and Tracy as they discuss 3 movies that will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their release. The movies include “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” with Jack Palance, “Sugar Hill”, and “Bad Ronald”. Listen in for a great time!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/G...2024-01-1859 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 23 – Brian Forrest “Toothpickings” ReturnsThis episode features Brian Forrest, also known as “Toothpickings.” Brian is a historian and writer. He is an expert on vampires within popular culture and has written numerous articles on the subject.
Please join The Ghostly Gallery for a great conversation with Brian about vampires in film, television, and books.
Remember to follow Brian’s social links for more great content! Then make sure to follow The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for the next exciting episode!
You can find Toothpickings on these social platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toothpickings.blog
X: h...2024-01-111h 06The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 22 – A Medley of the Macabre with Bruce & TracyRing in the new year with The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for “A Medley of the Macabre” as we wrap up 2023! In this episode, we discuss 3 of our top horror movies in 2023. Later, we look closer at the TV series “Castle Rock” based on Stephen King’s work, and the fantastic FX series “The Strain”. We will also revisit our first year on air and chat about our amazing guests and fun production moments!
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YouTube...2023-12-281h 08The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 21 – Featuring Josh HitchensThe holiday celebrations continue with The Ghostly Gallery Podcast. This episode features Josh Hitchens. Josh is an accomplished theatre director, actor, and playwright. He has authored several books and is host to two of his own podcasts focusing on the horror genre. In this episode, Josh will be sharing his top 12 favorite Christmas Horror movies. So, get your popcorn ready, grab your favorite warm blanket, and come join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for this fascinating conversation with Josh!
Please connect with Josh for more great content – the links are below! Then make sure to follow The Ghostly Gal...2023-12-211h 17The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 20 – Featuring Jeff BelangerCome get ready and start your holiday celebrations with The Ghostly Gallery Podcast. This episode features Jeff Belanger. Jeff is an accomplished author, podcaster, and adventurer. He is the Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer for the series “New England Legends,” as well as a writer and researcher for the hit show, “Ghost Adventures,” on The Travel Channel.
Grab a hot chocolate and your favorite warm blanket (and maybe a flashlight too!). Listen in as we talk with Jeff about his new book, “The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters.” Learn about some spooky folklore and legends...2023-12-141h 07The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 19 – Featuring Alok Mishra and Naomi GrossmanThis episode features Alok Mishra and Naomi Grossman. Alok is a producer and an executive with Malevolent Films, and Naomi is an Emmy-nominated actress. Naomi has appeared on film, and TV – including the portrayal of the iconic character “Pepper” in “American Horror Story." She has also written, produced, and starred in several autobiographical solo shows.
Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we talk about the 2019 film “1BR," learn more about Alok Mishra and Naomi Grossman, as well as listen in to the great stories that they both share!
Please check out the film, "1BR," along with Naomi...2023-12-071h 02The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 18 – Featuring Donna Marie NowakThis episode features Donna Marie Nowak. Donna is a freelance writer and cartoonist with over 100 publication credits. Today, The Ghostly Gallery Podcast will chat with Donna about her book “Mad About Mystery: 100 Wonderful Television Mysteries from the Seventies” and the inspiration behind her works.
Listen in to this great conversation! Please check out Donna Marie Nowak’s book – the links are below. Then make sure to follow The Ghostly Gallery for the next exciting episode!
You can connect with Donna Marie Nowak here:
Website: http://www.filmsofcrawford.com/theworkofdonnamarienowak/
Amazon: https://www.amaz...2023-11-301h 07The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 17 – Featuring Ansel Faraj: Part 2This episode features the return of Ansel Faraj. Ansel is an award-winning film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is a self-taught filmmaker with a tremendous catalog of credits. In this episode, we dive into Ansel’s 2023 film, “Todd Tarantula,” and his upcoming film, “The Great Nick D.” Ansel will also share heartfelt memories of his dear friend, Lara Parker of "Dark Shadows," who recently passed away after a battle with cancer.
Later in the hour, we will break down the new Netflix series from Mike Flanagan, "The Fall of the House of Usher."
Listen in to this gr...2023-11-231h 16The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 16 – Featuring Michael DanteThis episode features Michael Dante. Mr. Dante is an Award-Winning Actor, Award Winning Author, and Celebrity Radio Talk Show Host! Michael has over 30 film and 150 TV show credits, including the 1971 film “Willard, “Westbound” (1958), “Seven Thieves” (1960), and “Winterhawk” (1975). A few of his television credits include “Star Trek," “Bonanza," and “Desilu Playhouse -The Killer Instinct."
Have a listen to this extended podcast as Michael shares some of his memories from his childhood, his baseball career, and his journey to Hollywood.
You can connect with Michael Dante here:
Website: https://michaeldanteway.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/group...2023-11-161h 26The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 15 – Featuring Mark OlshakerThis episode features Mark Olshaker. Mark is a highly accredited author and an Emmy Award winning filmmaker. A few of Mark’s books include “Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit,” “Unnatural Causes,” “Virus Hunter: Thirty Years of Battling Hot Viruses Around the World," and “Law & Disorder: Inside the Dark Heart of Murder with the FBI’s Legendary Mindhunter."
Join us and listen in on this intriguing conversation as Mark discusses his background as well as the Netflix hit, “Mindhunter,” based on the book written by Mark Olshaker and John E. Douglas. Later in the hour, Mark shares his memo...2023-11-0255 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 14 – Featuring David J. SkalThis episode features David J. Skal. David is one of the greatest historians of horror culture and a distinguished author. Today, he joins The Ghostly Gallery Podcast to share with us the history of Halloween. Later, David will chat about his newest project, an extensive DVD and Blue Ray commentary for the new release from the Criterion Collection, called Tod Browning's Sideshow Shockers. Join us and listen in on this wonderful conversation!
You can connect with David J. Skal here:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-J.-Skal/author/B000AP9IFI?ref=ap_rdr...2023-10-261h 06The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 13 – Dr. Jeff Thompson ReturnsJoin The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome back Dr. Jeff Thompson! Dr. Thompson is an author, historian, and an expert on the career of director Dan Curtis.
In this episode, we delve into the works of Curtis, as Dr. Thompson shares his insights on “The Night Stalker,” “The Night Strangler,” and “Trilogy of Terror,” as well as several other great films. Listen in to this intriguing conversation and start getting your Halloween watch list ready!
You can find Dr. Thompson’s Books here:
Amazon:
The Television Horrors of Dan Curtis: Dark Shadows...2023-10-191h 13The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 12 – Featuring Frank Dello StrittoThis episode features Frank Dello Stritto. Frank is an award-winning author and a member of the Rondos' Monster Kid Hall of Fame. Listen in as Frank chats with The Ghostly Gallery Podcast about his love for horror, Bela Lugosi, Universal Monsters, and more! Frank also gives us insight into his books and his newest work in progress.
You can find Frank Dello Stritto on these platforms:
Website: https://cultmoviespress.com
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Frank-J-Dello-Stritto/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AFrank+J.+Dello+Stritto
Check out The Ghostly Gallery on t...2023-10-121h 06The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 11 – Josh HitchensThis episode features Josh Hitchens. Josh is an accomplished theatre director, actor, and playwright. He has authored several books and is host to two of his own podcasts focusing on the horror genre. Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast and listen in as Josh discusses his background, accomplishments, and love of horror. Josh starts off our Halloween celebrations with his list of 10 favorite horror films!
You can find Josh Hitchens on these platforms:
Website: http://www.joshhitchens.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jhitchens
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joshhitchens
Podc...2023-10-051h 15The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 10 – Featuring Ansel FarajThis episode features Ansel Faraj. Ansel is an award-winning film director, screenwriter, and producer. Ansel is a self-taught filmmaker with a tremendous catalog of credits. Please listen in to this fascinating conversation as we chat with Ansel about his life, influences in his career, and his films.
Please Note: There are a few audio issues during the broadcast, but we will be having Ansel back again in November to join us for another exciting conversation!
You can find Ansel Faraj on these platforms:
Website: https://www.hollinsworthproductions.com/
YouTube: https://youtube.c...2023-09-281h 08The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 9 – A Vampire SpecialThis episode is our Vampire Special! Please listen in as playwright and author Michael McGovern joins The Ghostly Gallery Podcast to chat about his writings and new book “Blood Ending: A Vampire Novel”. Later in the hour, join Bruce and Tracy as they discuss the new film “The Last Voyage of the Demeter”.
You can find Michael McGovern’s book here:
Amazon:
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Twitter: h...2023-09-211h 11The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 8 – Featuring Dr. Jeff ThompsonThis episode features Dr. Jeff Thompson. Dr. Thompson is an author, an expert on the career of director Dan Curtis, as well as a Dark Shadows historian. Dark Shadows was a Gothic Soap Opera that aired from 1966 to 1971, as well as having several follow-up films. Listen in on this fantastic conversation as Jeff shares his stories and insights with us during this hour!
You can find Dr. Thompson’s Books here:
Amazon:
The Television Horrors of Dan Curtis: Dark Shadows, The Night Stalker and Other Productions, 2d ed.
https://www.amazon.com...2023-09-141h 10The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 7 – Featuring Edward G. PettitThis episode features Edward G. Pettit. Edward is the Sunstein Senior Manager of Public Programs at the Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philadelphia. He is an expert on Edgar Allan Poe, and the man who created the very popular online programs, Sundays with Dracula, and Sundays with Frankenstein, which examined in-depth the famed books written by Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley, respectively. Listen in on this wonderful conversation!
You can connect with the Rosenbach Museum & Library:
Website: https://rosenbach.org/
Sundays With Frankenstein Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWR9Pkh4eGAkJMD1m8WGPvA9...2023-09-071h 08The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 6 – Featuring Mark DawidziakThis episode features Mark Dawidziak. Mark has an extraordinary background as an author, journalist, actor, playwright, and so much more! He is joining The Ghostly Gallery Podcast to discuss his most recent book “A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe." Listen in on this fantastic discussion! We can’t wait to have Mark return for a future show!
You can find Mark Dawidziak on these social platforms:
Website: https://www.markdawidziak.com/
Find his book on Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Mysteries-Death-Edgar-Allan-ebook/dp/B09Y47K24N
2023-08-241h 11The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 5 – Featuring Bruce and TracyThis episode features a conversation with co-hosts Bruce and Tracy. Listen in as they discuss the paranormal, the movie “Renfield," and the upcoming theatrical release of “The Last Voyage of the Demeter."
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2023-08-1854 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 4 – Featuring “Toothpickings” Brian ForrestThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 4 – Featuring “Toothpickings” Brian Forrest
This episode features Brian Forrest, who is also known as “Toothpickings." Brian is a historian and writer who specializes in vampire lore on film. He is joining The Ghostly Gallery Podcast to discuss the 1972 film, “Blacula,” and its 1973 sequel, "Scream Blacula Scream," and to talk about his ongoing projects. Listen in on this fantastic discussion!
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This episode features Tucker Christine, who is a Dracula expert and historian. Tucker publishes the literary journal, "Dracula Beyond Stoker." Listen in as Tucker talks about his journal, his remarkable collection of over 400 Dracula-related books, and his favorite film adaptations of the Bram Stoker novel.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/draculabeyondstoker
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...2023-07-131h 04The Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 2 – Featuring B. Harrison SmithThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 2 – Featuring B. Harrison Smith
Harrison Smith is a director, author, and horror historian. Harrison wrote the screenplay for the 2011 film The Fields and has directed such horror films as Camp Dread, Death House, and Where The Scary Things Are.
Harrison has authored the 2022 book This Time It’s Personal: A Monster Kid’s History of Horror Memories and Experiences. He also has written I Lived the 80s and The Making of Leprechaun: I Need Me Gold!
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Websit...2023-06-2957 minThe Ghostly Gallery PodcastThe Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 1Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast. In this premiere launch, we discuss horror in films, books, and popular culture. Co-hosts Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria offer their thoughts on their favorite horror films and books, along with commentary on the state of the horror genre today.
Classic horror films like Frankenstein, The Birds, and Rosemary's Baby are discussed, along with newer films like Doctor Sleep. Among books, Bram Stoker's Dracula, William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist and the works of Dean Koontz are also featured.
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