# William Castle & Classic Horror | Frank Dello Stritto Interview

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Podcast: [The Ghostly Gallery Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast-6441773)
Published: 2026-04-09T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/e/william-castle-classic-horror-frank-dello-stritto-interview/
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## Resource

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 his Rondo-nominated article on Castle, along with his thoughts on why these films and this era of horror continue to resonate. If you love classic horror, film history, and the stories behind the films, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Episode 133 Subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for more classic horror movie reviews, discussions, and interviews every week! Rondo Awards Link: https://rondoaward.com/rondoaward.com/blog/ Frank Dello Stritto: Website: https://cultmoviespress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frank.dellostritto The Ghostly Gallery Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhostlyGalleryPodcast Audio Podcast Available: Podbean: https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast/id1824273985 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PWrc4PJ6NUt2BZtcVFSy9?si=6481b6be011c4393 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery X: https://twitter.com/markusen_s IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt34553033/ Email: theghostlygallerypodcast@gmail.com

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