The Ghostly Gallery Podcast
Welcome to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, your destination for horror, mystery, and cinematic suspense. Hosts Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria dive into the dark corners of film, television, literature, and popular culture, exploring what makes stories haunting, thrilling, and unforgettable.
From classic horror icons to modern cult favorites, paranormal tales, and the psychological thrills that keep audiences on edge, we bring expert insights, interviews with filmmakers and scholars, and thoughtful analysis of the world’s most chilling stories.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of horror or just curious about the art of fear, join us each week for spine-tingling discussions, deep dives, and a celebration of the macabre.
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Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
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 explore unforgettable performances and the groundbreaking special effects that cemented these films in horror history. From Chris Sarandon’s suave yet sinister Jerry Dandrige to Evil Ed’s tragic transformation, to Tom Savini’s jaw-dropping zombie carnage, we relive the scares, laughs, and practical effects magic that defined mid-80s horror.
Whether you’re a devoted genre fan or just discovering these classics, this episode blends nostalgia, insight, and lively debate, all with a healthy dose of blood, brains, and 80s screams.
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Episode 101
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Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
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 with Frankenstein, and Mondays with Sherlock. Also with us is Tucker Christine, Dracula expert, memorabilia collector, and editor of the literary magazine Dracula Beyond Stoker.
Together, we dive into the timeless allure of classic horror literature and films, the cultural impact of Dracula, and the eerie brilliance of recent films like Nosferatu and Sinners. We discuss modern horror trends, TV series that have left their mark, and what the future of the genre might hold. Plus, our guests share their current projects, hidden horror gems, and the one horror era they’d love to time travel back to.
Whether you’re a fan of Victorian gothic or contemporary chills, this episode is a must-listen celebration of horror past, present, and future.
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Episode 100
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Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
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 legend of weird cinema.
Then we explore The Skull, a gothic Amicus production starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, where a cursed relic tied to the Marquis de Sade unleashes supernatural terror.
Join us as we review these classic horror films, talk about their wild stories, and celebrate episode 99 with a face-melting double feature.
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Episode 99
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Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
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 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 neighborhood and their culture. We discuss the film’s tone and how it balances horror, humor, and social commentary.
Whether you’re into velvet capes or bodega stakes, this is one bloodsucker showdown you won’t want to miss.
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Episode 98
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Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
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 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 book Deals With The Devil, Dialogues With Death.
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Episode 97
Frank Dello Stritto:
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Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
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 Madsen.
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Episode 96
Emma MacDonald:
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Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
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.
Listen in as Dwier shares many heartwarming stories about his life and career and discusses a few of his roles in the horror genre!
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Episode 95
Dwier Brown:
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Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
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 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.
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Episode 94
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Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
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 new books, as well as touch on the new film Nosferatu, written and directed by Robert Eggers.
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Episode 93
Gary Rhodes:
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Books: https://www.bearmanormedia.com/
Weirdumentary Ancient Aliens, Fallacious Prophecies, and Mysterious Monsters From 1970s Documentaries: https://feralhouse.com/weirdumentary-book/
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Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
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 has also written several books, including his autobiography, titled That Guy: A Cautionary Memoir.
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Episode 92
Larry Hankin:
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