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Fifty years after Carrie White went to prom, Stephen King’s story continues to give us plenty to talk about.

This week, Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria revisit Brian De Palma’s Carrie (1976) in celebration of its 50th anniversary, then explore Mike Flanagan’s new series adaptation.

From Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie to Summer H. Howell and Samantha Sloyan, we discuss the performances, Carrie’s difficult home life, and the cruelty she faces at school. We also look at how the series builds on its characters and brings the story into today’s world of social media and online bullying.

Along the way, we chat about Easter eggs, Dark Tower references, the series’ ending, and what might come next in the confirmed second season.

What did you think of Flanagan’s Carrie, and how does it compare with the original? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Episode 160

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Filmmaker Ansel Faraj returns to The Ghostly Gallery to talk about his first book, Reel’d In: Impressions of Film, an unconventional love letter to movies spanning classic and contemporary cinema, film noir, cult favorites, and horror.

Ansel joins Bruce and Tracy to talk about his love of movies and the inspiration behind the book. Along the way, we explore changing tastes, memorable viewing experiences, and movies worth a second look.

Join us as we celebrate the films that stay with us and keep us coming back for more.

Find Reel’d In: Impressions of Film on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HD9VK7P8

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Ansel Faraj

Website: https://www.hollinsworthproductions.com/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollinsworthproductions

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ansel-faraj/s?k=ansel+faraj

Ansel’s Column can be found in these publications: https://webelongdead.co.uk/

Watch Loon Lake: https://tubitv.com/movies/499455/loon-lake

Watch The Great Nick D: https://tubitv.com/movies/100039624/the-great-nick-d

Watch Doctor Mabuse: https://tubitv.com/movies/628148/doctor-mabuse

Watch Will & Liz: https://tubitv.com/movies/611459/will-liz

Watch Todd Tarantula: https://tubitv.com/movies/100000932/todd-tarantula

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Creepshow, The Evil Dead, and more take center stage as returning guest Kirk Hazen joins Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria for a Halloween special on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast!

We’re reviewing five horror films packed with restless corpses, alien terrors, demonic possession, and twisted tales. From an isolated graveyard to a terrifying train journey and a cabin you really shouldn’t visit, there’s plenty to talk about.

Our Halloween lineup:

🎃 Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things (1972)

🚂 Horror Express (1972)

📖 The Evil Dead (1981)

🧟 Night of the Creeps (1986)

💀 Creepshow (1982)

Join us as we share our thoughts on the stories, performances, creatures, and memorable moments, and discuss how these films hold up today.

Which one would you add to your Halloween watchlist? Let us know in the comments!

Episode 158

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Something strange is happening in Potter’s Bluff. This week on The Ghostly Gallery, William Sandell returns to talk about his work as art director on the 1981 horror film Dead & Buried.

William shares memories from the set, the atmosphere during filming, and what went into creating the town where the story unfolds. We also talk about the cast, the film’s special effects, and how Dead & Buried found an audience after its theatrical release.

Join us for a behind the scenes conversation about one of horror’s most unusual small towns.

Episode 157

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William Sandell:

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The Ghostly Gallery welcomes actors Brooke Tallman and Steve Dillon to preview Night of the Living Dead Live, presented by Bigger Dreams Productions at Oneonta’s Foothills Performing Arts Center this October. Steve, who also founded Bigger Dreams Productions, joins Brooke to discuss their roles, rehearsals, and the challenges of bringing a horror classic to the stage with a mix of scares and comedy.

Night of the Living Dead Live performances take place October 16, 17, 23, and 24 at 8 p.m., and October 18 and 25 at 2 p.m.

Tickets:

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Then Bruce and Tracy review Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (2026), which follows a family reunited with their missing daughter eight years after her disappearance. They discuss the story’s supernatural turns, the cast, the detailed special effects, and their reactions to this very different take on a mummy movie, keeping the biggest surprises under wraps.

Episode 156

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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.

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Dr. Jeff Thompson:

Amazon:

The Television Horrors of Dan Curtis: Dark Shadows, The Night Stalker and Other Productions, 2d ed.

Amazon Book Link

House of Dan Curtis, Second Edition: The Television Mysteries of the Dark Shadows Auteur

Amazon Book Link 2

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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Mark Dawidziak:

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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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Josh Hitchens:

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Josh Witchens: Philly Horror Movie Host: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565493892080

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