The Ghostly Gallery Podcast

October is bringing a wide range of vintage horror and sci-fi films to the MOVIES! TV Network. Author and Dan Curtis historian Jeff Thompson returns to The Ghostly Gallery to help us preview eight of the films on the schedule.
From Christopher Lee’s Dracula and Vincent Price’s The Tingler to the eerie Hill House of The Haunting, there’s plenty to discuss. We also get into The Day Mars Invaded Earth, Fantastic Voyage, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, House of Dark Shadows, and The Night Stalker. Jeff shares his thoughts on the stories, performances, and creative choices that make these films memorable, while we pick out a few favourites to watch this October.
Episode 156
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Dr. Jeff Thompson:
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The Television Horrors of Dan Curtis: Dark Shadows, The Night Stalker and Other Productions, 2d ed.
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House of Dan Curtis, Second Edition: The Television Mysteries of the Dark Shadows Auteur
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Nights of Dan Curtis, Second Edition: The Television Epics of the Dark Shadows Auteur
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Mad science, interdimensional monsters, and a perfectly mannered child with a murderous secret come together in this episode of The Ghostly Gallery.
First, we enter the strange world of Stuart Gordon’s From Beyond (1986), a science-fiction body horror movie inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. We talk about the Resonator, the wild practical effects, and performances from Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Ken Foree, and Ted Sorel.
Then we turn back to The Bad Seed (1956), the disturbing story of an eight-year-old girl whose sweet appearance hides something much darker. We look at Rhoda’s cold and calculating behavior, the performances, and an ending that caught us completely by surprise.
These movies approach horror in very different ways. One puts it right on the screen with purple light, monsters, and slime, while the other disguises it behind innocence and charm. Join us as we take a closer look at both films and share what we thought.
Episode 154
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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