{"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":"The Best Horror Films: 2025 Edition","slug":"the-best-horror-films-2025-edition","published_at":"2026-01-01T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast-6441773/the-best-horror-films-2025-edition","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast-6441773","url":"https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/e/the-best-horror-films-2025-edition/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4z4afhtmsk96e9vh/The_Best_Horror_Films_-_2025_Editiona458j.mp3","summary":"This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria welcome back horror historian and composer Kirk Hazen to count down his Top 5 Horror Films of 2025. Kirk breaks down the top horror movies of 2025, ranking the year’s most talked-about and critically discussed films, including The Monkey, 28 Years Later, Companion, Sinners, and his number one pick, Weapons. From unsettling slow burns to intense, thought-provoking horror, we explore what made these films stand out, which performances left the biggest impact, and why 2025 has been such a strong year for horror fans. And stay tuned after Kirk’s list, Bruce and Tracy reveal their own Top 3 Horror Films of 2025, sharing their personal favorites and celebrating the stories that made this year so memorable. If you love smart, atmospheric, and unforgettable horror, this episode is for you. Episode 120 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 Podbean: https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyGallery X: https://twitter.com/markusen_s IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt34553033/ Email: theghostlygallerypodcast@gmail.com","meta_description":"This week on The Ghostly Gallery Podcast, Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria welcome back horror historian and composer Kirk Hazen to count down his Top 5 H…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5198,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast-6441773/episodes/the-best-horror-films-2025-edition/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/the-best-horror-films-2025-edition.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}