The Ghostly Gallery Podcast

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.
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Episode 148
 Dedee Pfeiffer
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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
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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
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Alfred Hitchcock's films continue to captivate audiences decades after their release, and in this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome back renowned Hitchcock scholar Professor Sidney Gottlieb!
Together, we explore four unforgettable Hitchcock classics: Rebecca (1940), Notorious (1946), The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956), and Family Plot (1976). Along the way, we discuss Hitchcock's storytelling, unforgettable characters, film noir, suspense, memorable performances, and why these films continue to resonate with audiences today.
Whether you're a lifelong Hitchcock fan or just discovering his films, this conversation offers fascinating insights from one of the world's leading Hitchcock scholars.
Episode 145
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Love can be dangerous... and so can trucks!
In this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we dive into one of 2026's biggest horror surprises, Obsession, before shifting gears to Stephen King's gloriously over-the-top cult classic, Maximum Overdrive. From twisted relationships and shocking moments to killer machines, AC/DC, and the unforgettable Green Goblin truck, we're covering two horror films that couldn't be more different.
Whether you're a fan of modern psychological horror or classic '80s cult films, there's something in this episode for every horror fan.
Episode 144
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This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, Bruce and Tracy head back to 1976 to review The Food of the Gods, the cult creature feature from American International Pictures. With giant rats, giant wasps, giant chickens, and plenty of strange moments, this eco-horror classic gave us lots to talk about.
This episode also features a special Monster Bash segment where Bruce shares two interviews recorded at the convention. First, film historian and author Greg Mank joins us to discuss his latest work and the classic film Mad Love starring Peter Lorre. We also hear from Sean Cassidy, son of Ted Cassidy, best known to horror fans as Lurch from The Addams Family.
Join us for classic horror discussion, convention highlights, and a fun mix of monster mayhem and horror history.
Episode 143
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This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we welcome Brian Forrest, also known as Toothpickings, a respected writer, researcher, and expert on vampires in popular culture.
Brian joins us to discuss his work exploring vampire history and folklore, along with his recent reprint of The Black Vampyre, the rare 1819 Gothic work attributed to Uriah Derrick D’Arcy. From forgotten horror history to the enduring fascination with vampire mythology, this is a fascinating conversation for horror fans and lovers of the macabre.
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Episode 142
Brian “Toothpickings” Forrest
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This week, The Ghostly Gallery Podcast welcomes author, horror historian, and Monster Kid Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Thompson. We explore the worlds of Dark Shadows, Dan Curtis, classic horror, fandom, conventions, writing, and more in a fun and wide-ranging discussion celebrating a lifetime dedicated to horror.
Plus, stick around for another edition of the Monster Mail Bag, where we share listener comments, questions, and feedback from the Ghostly Gallery community.
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Episode 141
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This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we take a look at two very different cult horror films from the 1980s: Crawlspace (1986) and Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988).
First, we head into the dark world of Crawlspace, starring Klaus Kinski as a disturbed landlord who uses hidden passages and secret crawlspaces to spy on and terrorize his tenants. We discuss Kinski's chilling performance, the film's atmosphere, memorable moments, and whether this lesser-known thriller deserves more recognition among horror fans.
We then shift gears completely with Killer Klowns from Outer Space, the colorful cult classic about alien clowns invading a small town with cotton candy cocoons, living popcorn, balloon animals, and plenty of carnival-themed chaos. We talk about the film's lasting popularity, creative practical effects, memorable characters, and why horror fans continue to celebrate it nearly forty years after its release.
Join Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria as they explore two unique horror films that showcase just how varied the genre could be during the 1980s. From psychological terror and paranoia to outrageous horror-comedy, this double feature has a little bit of everything.
What are your thoughts on Crawlspace and Killer Klowns from Outer Space? Let us know in the comments..
Episode 140
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This week on the Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we explore two very different sides of horror with reviews of Hokum and The Craft.
We begin with Hokum, the eerie gothic horror film blending witchcraft, ghosts, psychological trauma, and supernatural mystery inside a haunted Irish hotel. From the disturbing presence of Jack the Jackass to the film’s dreamlike atmosphere and strange symbolism, Bruce and Tracy discuss what worked for them, what left them questioning things, and whether the online hype surrounding the film lived up to expectations.
We then revisit the cult 1990s classic The Craft, discussing its memorable cast, themes of power, bullying, friendship, and revenge, and why the film still connects with horror fans nearly 30 years later.
Join Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria for a conversation about witchcraft, haunted hotels, psychological horror, cult classics, and modern gothic storytelling.
Episode 139
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