{"podcast":{"title":"The Ghostly Gallery Podcast","slug":"the-ghostly-gallery-podcast-6441773","podcast_index_feed_id":6441773,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/bmarkusen/feed.xml","website_url":"https://bmarkusen.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/13309385/The_Ghostly_Gallery_Podcast_1400x1400_full.jpg","author":"bmarkusen","episode_count":100,"summary":"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!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-04T18:17:22.286100+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast-6441773"},"episode":{"title":"Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) & Crawlspace (1986) | Horror Movie Review","slug":"killer-klowns-from-outer-space-1988-crawlspace-1986-horror-movie-review","published_at":"2026-06-04T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast-6441773/killer-klowns-from-outer-space-1988-crawlspace-1986-horror-movie-review","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast-6441773","url":"https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/e/killer-klowns-from-outer-space-1988-crawlspace-1986-horror-movie-review/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pry9q3rd9fufjy59/The_Ghostly_Gallery_Podcast_Episode_140_-_Killer_Klowns_Crawlspace8sy6f.mp3","summary":"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 moments, and whether this lesser-known thriller deserves more recognition among horror fans. We then shift gears completely with Killer Klowns from Outer Space, the colorful cult classic about alien clowns invading a small town with cotton candy cocoons, living popcorn, balloon animals, and plenty of carnival-themed chaos. We talk about the film's lasting popularity, creative practical effects, memorable characters, and why horror fans continue to celebrate it nearly forty years after its release. Join Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria as they explore two unique horror films that showcase just how varied the genre could be during the 1980s. From psychological terror and paranoia to outrageous horror-comedy, this double feature has a little bit of everything. What are your thoughts on Crawlspace and Killer Klowns from Outer Space? Let us know in the comments.. Episode 140 Subscribe to The Ghostly Gallery Podcast for more classic horror movie reviews, discussions, and interviews every week! 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/GhostlyGal…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3954,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast-6441773/episodes/killer-klowns-from-outer-space-1988-crawlspace-1986-horror-movie-review/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast-6441773/killer-klowns-from-outer-space-1988-crawlspace-1986-horror-movie-review.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}