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. Subscribe and step inside The Ghostly Gallery, where horror, mystery, and cinema come alive!
Episodes
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...
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 momen...
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 t...
This week on the Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we sit down with horror author TJ Payne, the writer behind Intercepts, The Venue, and In My Father’s Basement.
TJ joins us to talk about leaving Hollywood screenwriting behind to pursue darker storytelling, the disturbing themes at the heart of Intercepts, and why human behavior can be more frightening than anything supernatural. We also discuss horror influences, psychological tensio...
This week, we’re joined by horror host legend Larry Underwood, the man behind Dr. Gangrene.
We talk about his new book Masters of Terrormonies, and the history of TV horror hosts in Nashville, from Dr. Lucifur in the 1950s to the late-night tradition shaped by the Shock Theater era.
Larry also shares how Dr. Gangrene came to life and what it takes to keep classic horror hosting alive today.
If you enjoy classic horror, late-n...
The man behind Frankenstein’s Monster, The Wolf Man, and The Mummy. Why isn’t Jack Pierce a household name?
In this episode of the Ghostly Gallery Podcast, author Christopher Lock joins us to explore Jack Pierce: Hollywood’s Makeup Master and the story behind some of horror’s most iconic creations. From his early life to his groundbreaking work at Universal, we look at how these legendary monsters were broug...
This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we are joined by Emmy Award-winning producer Miguel Sancho, executive producer of The Proof Is Out There and author of Evidence of the Extraordinary.
We explore some of the world’s most fascinating mysteries, from UFO encounters like the Tic Tac sighting to Bigfoot, cryptids, and paranormal activity. Miguel talks about what stands out as believable, what still feels up in the air, and...
On this episode of the Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we’re diving into two very different sides of horror.
First up is Talk to Me, the breakout supernatural horror that took audiences by surprise with its intense possession story and emotional core. Then we head into creature feature territory with Abominable (2006), a Bigfoot horror film with a familiar Rear Window style twist.
We share our thoughts, first impressions, and final ...
On this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we welcome back award-winning author and Rondo Award winner Frank Dello Stritto.
We take a deep dive into the world of William Castle, one of classic horror’s most creative and entertaining filmmakers. From his unforgettable films to his unique approach to engaging audiences, we explore what made Castle such a standout figure in horror history.
Frank also shares insights from hi...
On this episode of the Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we are joined by author and classic horror expert Bill Fleck. Bill is the creator of the Rondo Award nominated newsletter Classic Horror Behind the Scenes and the author of Chaney’s Baby and Chaney’s Audition. We take a closer look at the life of Lon Chaney Jr., exploring the man behind one of horror’s most iconic roles.
Bill shares insights from his research, includ...
In this episode of the Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we take a deep dive into two intense horror films released in 2016: Green Room and Hush.
We begin with Green Room, a brutal and fast-paced thriller starring Anton Yelchin in one of his final performances. The film follows a punk band trapped in a deadly situation inside a neo-nazi bar, where tensions escalate quickly, and survival becomes uncertain. We discuss the film’s relentl...
Join Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria as they discuss two recent horror films: Abraham’s Boys: A Dracula Story and We Bury the Dead.
First, we talk about Abraham’s Boys, the Shudder film directed by Natasha Kermani and based on the short story by Joe Hill. Set years after the events of Dracula, the story follows Abraham Van Helsing living in isolation with his family in California as his sons begin to question whether t...
In this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we welcome back filmmaker, producer, author, and historian Sam Irvin. Sam has had an incredible career in Hollywood, from directing cult favorites like Elvira’s Haunted Hills to working closely with legendary director Brian De Palma on films like The Fury and Dressed to Kill.
We dive into his new book, Confessions of a Brian De Palma Protégé: How I Shadowed the Director on The F...
In this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we welcome back vampire scholar Brian Forrest, also known as Toothpickings, for an insightful conversation about vampire culture, horror history, and the legacy of director William Crain.
Brian shares his personal memories of Crain, the groundbreaking filmmaker behind the 1972 cult classic Blacula, and reflects on the challenges he faced breaking into Hollywood as a Black director dur...
In this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we take on two very different sides of horror with Dracula from 2026 and the 1986 thriller The Hitcher.
We begin with a fresh take on the Dracula legend, diving into Vlad’s tragic origin story, the emotional weight behind his transformation, and the performances that bring this darker version of the character to life. We talk about the gothic atmosphere and whether this new inte...
Valentine’s Day gets a dark twist in this horror-themed episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast. Bruce and Tracy look at two slasher films from very different eras: the cult classic My Bloody Valentine from 1981 and the modern horror comedy slasher Heart Eyes from 2025.
They talk about the stories, characters, setting, kills, and overall tone, with the moments that stood out and the parts that didn’t quite land. You&rsqu...
The Ghostly Gallery Podcast Episode 125 – Exploring Maritime Folklore with It Came From The Maritimes
Tonight, we are opening the door to the darker side of the Maritimes. This is a place where fog hangs over the coastline, the forests feel a little too quiet, and the past never really lets go.
In this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we are joined by Evan Carr Kinnear and Chelsea Carr Kinnear, the creators of It Came ...
This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we start the show by discussing the latest Oscar nominations in the horror genre, including Sinners, which leads the pack with a record 16 nominations.
We then dive into two intense new horror films from January 2026.
First, we review Primate, a creature feature directed by Johannes Roberts. Set in a remote home in Hawaii, the film follows Lucy and her friends as they face a terrifying thre...
This week on the Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we are joined by actor, writer, and podcaster Ellen Adair.
With more than 40 credits in film and television, Ellen has appeared in horror films such as Trick, Herd, and Cryptid. Ellen also had a recurring role on season two of The Sinner and appears in the current hit thriller The Housemaid.
In this episode, Ellen talks about growing up without television and how they first became intereste...
In this episode of The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, we continue our Creature Features series with a look at one of horror’s most enduring and tragic monsters, the werewolf.
Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria explore how werewolves have evolved in film, beginning with early silent-era appearances and moving through classic Universal horror, Hammer Films, and modern cult favorites. Along the way, they discuss how folklore, atmosphere...
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