{"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 Craft & Hokum Review | 90s Witchcraft vs Modern Gothic Horror","slug":"the-craft-hokum-review-90s-witchcraft-vs-modern-gothic-horror","published_at":"2026-05-28T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast-6441773/the-craft-hokum-review-90s-witchcraft-vs-modern-gothic-horror","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast-6441773","url":"https://bmarkusen.podbean.com/e/the-craft-hokum-review-90s-witchcraft-vs-modern-gothic-horror/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/smpyf649wvddhc8i/The_Ghostly_Gallery_Podcast_Episode_139_-_The_Craft_Hokum_Review_90s_Witchcraft_vs_Modern_Gothic_Horror7zjah.mp3","summary":"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 them, what left them questioning things, and whether the online hype surrounding the film lived up to expectations. We then revisit the cult 1990s classic The Craft, discussing its memorable cast, themes of power, bullying, friendship, and revenge, and why the film still connects with horror fans nearly 30 years later. Join Bruce Markusen and Tracy Asteria for a conversation about witchcraft, haunted hotels, psychological horror, cult classics, and modern gothic storytelling. Episode 139 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/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, we explore two very different sides of horror with reviews of Hokum and The Craft. We begin with Hokum, the eeri…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3802,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-ghostly-gallery-podcast-6441773/episodes/the-craft-hokum-review-90s-witchcraft-vs-modern-gothic-horror/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-craft-hokum-review-90s-witchcraft-vs-modern-gothic-horror.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}