Welcome to Day 22 of the Ghost Host Halloween countdown for 2025. 🎃 Today we explore The Twilight Zone—TV’s iconic anthology series—alongside its later sister series, The Night Gallery, and the lasting legacy their host, Rod Serling. Both series are a master class of great writing, imagination, and timeless themes that resonate to this very day. Share your favorite TZ moment in the comments, and subscribe for tomorrow’s entry.
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Welcome to Day 21 of the Ghost Host Halloween countdown for 2025. 🎃 Today we explore the 1975 live-action Ghostbusters TV series and its fun horror-host connections—Tracy the Gorilla (played by Bob Burns) and a witchy nod to Nora Denny, one of TV’s early horror hosts. It’s a light, kid-friendly series with some nostalgic horror host roots. If you’ve seen this one, I’d love to hear your thoughts. See you tomorrow for the next spooky pick!
Welcome to Day 20 of the Ghost Host Halloween countdown for 2025. 🎃 We’re spotlighting films with real-life horror hosts, and tonight we take a look at Alfred Hitchcock’s Saboteur (1942) — this time not a horror film, but a tense WWII-era thriller that fits our host-centric countdown. Join us as we follow one man's chase for truth, a memorable sideshow twist, and a bit of early Hitchcock history... as well as a nod to horror host Moona Lisa, who has a bit part in this one playing a siamese twin in a sideshow! Tell us your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for tomorrow’s entry. Buy the DVD here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4nTnNR7
Welcome to day 19 of our 2025 Ghost Host Halloween countdown! 🎃 We’re
spotlighting films with real-life horror hosts, and tonight’s film is
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988). Starring the iconic Cassandra
Peterson as Elvira, this fun flick follows the mistress of the macabre
to Fallwell, Massachusetts, where she inherits a mansion, a spell book,
and a poodle from her witchy aunt. Things go awry when her warlock uncle
schemes to steal the book, and the town clashes with her sassy vibe.
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Welcome to Day 18 of our 2025 Ghost Host Halloween countdown! 🎃 We’re
diving into films featuring real-life horror hosts, and tonight’s pick
is Brain Damage, a wild 1988 indie horror from director Frank
Henenlotter. This quirky gem follows Brian, a guy hooked on a
hallucinogenic “juice” from a creepy, talking worm-like creature named
Aylmer, voiced by the legendary horror host John Zacherle, aka
Zacherley, the king of horror hosts!
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Welcome to day 17 of our 2025 Ghost Host Halloween countdown! 🎃 We’re
diving into films featuring real-life horror hosts, and tonight’s pick
is Nightbeast, a 1982 indie gem from Baltimore, Maryland, directed by
Don Dohler. This low-budget sci-fi horror follows a small town thrown
into chaos when an alien crash-lands and starts zapping folks with a ray
gun. Among the cast is Dick Dyszel, aka legendary horror host Count
Gore De Vol. Are you a fan of Don Dohler's films, and of Count Gore De
Vol?
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Welcome to day 16 of our Ghost Host Halloween countdown from the lab! 🎃
Tonight we're looking at Late Night with the Devil, a 2023 indie gem.
This one’s a wild ride, styled like a documentary about a disastrous
1977 Halloween broadcast of a late-night talk show hosted by Jack
Delroy, played by David Dastmalchian, who has a bit of a horror host
history himself in several different ways.
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Welcome to Day 15 of our Ghost Host Halloween countdown from the lab! 🎃 Tonight we're looking at The Stand, a 1994 ABC miniseries based on the
Stephen King novel. This four-part TV movie has a fun cameo from horror
host Joe Bob Briggs, aka John Bloom, playing Deputy Joe Bob Brentwood.
Joe Bob, the lovable redneck host of Joe Bob’s Drive-In Theater and
later The Last Drive-In on Shudder, brings his B-movie charm to this
small but fun role.
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Welcome to day 14 of our Ghost Host Halloween countdown from the lab! 🎃 We’re digging into films and shows featuring real-life horror hosts, and
tonight’s a classic you’ve probably all seen: Alfred Hitchcock Presents
and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, both starring the inimitable director
himself as the host!
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Welcome to Day 13 of our Ghost Host Halloween countdown! 🎃 Tonight’s
pick is The Milpitas Monster, a super charming, low-budget indie film
from 1976, shot on 16mm by a high school teacher, Robert Burl, and his
film class in Milpitas, California. It’s a wild story about a giant,
winged creature born from a landfill, wreaking havoc and scaring folks
at a high school dance. Enter TV horror host Bob Wilkins, playing a
monster expert, Dr. Lindsford. Bob, a Bay Area legend from Creature
Features, brought his warm, cigar-smoking charm to this scrappy little
movie. It’s a fun, ambitious project with a big heart, and you can watch
it right here on YouTube.
Welcome to Day 12 of our Ghost Host Halloween Countdown 2025! 🎃 Tonight, we’re
diving into Bubba Ho-Tep (2002), a horror-comedy gem starring Bruce
Campbell as an aging Elvis Presley (or is he?) teaming up with “JFK” to
battle a soul-sucking mummy in a Texas nursing home. Featuring horror
host Dan Roebuck as Dr. Shocker, playing a bumbling coroner, this cult
classic mixes laughs, heart, and a quirky monster. Check it out and tell
us what you think!
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Welcome in to Day 11 of our Ghost Host Halloween Countdown 2025! 🎃 Tonight, we’re
revisiting The Hilarious House of Frightenstein (1971), a quirky
Canadian kids’ show set in Castle Frightenstein. Starring Billy Van as
vampire Count Frightenstein and other zany characters, it’s a
monster-filled variety show with jokes and sketches. Vincent Price
narrates and pops in for fun bits. This fast-paced gem aired 190
episodes and is streaming on Tubi. Are you a Frightenstein fan? Comment
below and join us tomorrow!
Welcome to Day 10 of our Ghost Host Halloween Countdown 2025! 🎃 Tonight, we’re
diving into The Outlaws Is Coming (1965), a wild slapstick comedy with
the Three Stooges, Adam West, and Nancy Kovack as Annie Oakley. Set in
1871 Wyoming, this film has a fun twist: the villains, including Wyatt
Earp played by horror host Bill Camfield (aka Gorgon from Nightmare),
are all kids’ show hosts! Gorgon hosted classic horror flicks in Texas
during the ‘50s, and his cameo makes this a unique pick for our
countdown. Check out this gem for some Stooges chaos and clever
marketing. Join us tomorrow for more!
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Welcome to Day 9 of our Ghost Host Halloween Countdown 2025! 🎃 Tonight,
we’re sharing a special treat: The Dreadful Hallowgreen Special (2010),
a fun half-hour film featuring three horror hosts—Dr. Gangrene, Penny
Dreadful, and narrator Count Gore De Vol. When pumpkins turn pink and
candy corn goes sour on Shackle Island, Dr. Gangrene and Penny Dreadful
team up to save Halloween from their own mad science and witchy spells.
Made to feel like a quirky ‘70s TV special, this collab is one to check
out - watch the entire film here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPX63yPMxYM&t=12s
Welcome to Day 8 of our Ghost Host Halloween Countdown 2025! 🎃 Today, we’re diving into One Step Beyond, a 1959 anthology series hosted by John Newland. This public-domain gem blends eerie stories, haunting music by Harry Lubin, and Newland’s excellent narration.
Welcome to Day 7 of our Ghost Host Halloween 2025 Countdown! 🎃👻 Dive into the spooky season with Dr. Gangrene's review of The Private Eyes (1980), a horror-comedy gem starring Tim Conway and Don Knotts. This old-dark-house mystery follows bumbling detectives Inspector Winship (Knotts) and Dr. Tart (Conway) as they investigate murders at the eerie Morley Estate, complete with hidden passages, cobwebs, and a torture chamber. Featuring Fred Stuthman (aka Jeepers Keeper, a legendary LA horror host) as Lord Morley, this film blends creepy atmosphere with classic comedy reminiscent of Abbott and Costello.
Is The Private Eyes a Halloween must-watch, or does its humor fall flat? Join us as we explore its spooky sets, quirky characters, and horror host connections! 🕸️💀 Perfect for fans of horror comedies, Halloween movie marathons, and vintage mystery vibes. Don’t miss our take on this cult classic—subscribe and hit the bell 🔔 for daily Halloween countdown videos leading up to October 31, 2025!
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Welcome to Day 6 of our horror countdown! 🎃 Dive into the 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead, George Romero’s groundbreaking zombie masterpiece that redefined horror. We explore its low-budget brilliance, its accidental public domain status, and its lasting impact. Plus, we celebrate Pittsburgh’s iconic horror host Chilly Billy Cardille, the WIC-TV reporter who starred in the film and hosted Chiller Theater from 1963-1984.
💀 Join Dr. Gangrene for a nostalgic look at this 5-skull film, Romero’s legacy, and Chilly Billy’s unforgettable charm.
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🎃 Welcome to Day 5 of our Ghost Host Halloween Countdown! 🎥 Join us as we dive into iconic horror hosts and the films/TV shows they star in. Tonight, we spotlight Boris Karloff’s Thriller (1960), one of the greatest horror anthology series ever!
In this episode, we explore The Hungry Glass (Season 1, Episode 16), featuring William Shatner and Joanna Hayes as a couple moving into a haunted seaside mansion. Learn about the eerie legend of Laura Bellman, played by horror host legend Ottola Nesmith, whose chilling performance ties to her real-life role as a 1957 KTLA Channel 5 horror host. We’ll also dive into Thriller’s shift from crime to supernatural horror, its Weird Tales vibe, and its stellar cast, including Boris Karloff, Russell Johnson, and Elizabeth Allen.
🔮 Plus, discover Ottola Nesmith’s incredible career, from The Wolf Man to The Return of the Vampire to her career as a TV horror host. Don’t miss this deep dive into horror history!
🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell for more spooky content in our Ghost Host Halloween Countdown! Join us tomorrow for another chilling horror host feature.
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🎃💀 Welcome to Day 4 of our Halloween Countdown, where we dive into ghost host films—movies and TV shows featuring iconic horror hosts! Today, we’re breaking the rules with a curveball: Fright Night (1985), the ultimate horror host movie, starring Roddy McDowall as the unforgettable TV horror host Peter Vincent. Despite not featuring a real-life horror host, this cult classic earns its spot for its stellar vampire-hunting, horror-comedy brilliance.
From its spooky storyline to Roddy McDowall’s legendary performance, this film will really sink its fangs into you. Curious about why it’s a must-watch for horror host and vampire movie fans? Check out our full review and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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🎃 Welcome to Day 3 of our Daily October Halloween Countdown! 🎃 Join us as we dive into spooky classics featuring iconic horror hosts. Today, we’re exploring The Legend of Blood Mountain, a regional gem from Atlanta, Georgia, starring the beloved horror host Bestoink Dooley, played by George Ellis. Unique regional horror with a quirky horror host!
👻 In this 1960s cult classic, bumbling reporter Bestoink Dooley investigates the eerie rumors of Blood Mountain, where rocks mysteriously bleed, signaling the return of a restless creature. Filmed in Stone Mountain National Park, this amateur yet charming production captures the creativity of local filmmakers. Learn about George Ellis’s legacy as a horror host on Atlanta’s Big Movie Shocker and Friday Night Fright, and discover why this film is a hidden treasure for horror fans!
Featured in this video:
💀 The Legend of Blood Mountain
💀 Atlanta TV horror host Bestoink Dooley
💀 A nostalgic look at 1960s Atlanta TV culture.
💀 Are you from Atlanta or familiar with Bestoink Dooley? Drop a comment below and let us know if you’ve seen this film! 👇
🎃 Welcome to Day 2 of our 2025 Halloween Countdown! 👻 Join our Dr. Gangrene as he dives into films and shows featuring real-life horror hosts. Today, we’re spotlighting the iconic Tales from the Crypt (1989-1996), the legendary HBO series based on EC Comics’ horror classics like Tales from the Crypt, Vault of Horror, and Haunt of Fear.
👻 Meet the Crypt Keeper, voiced by John Kassir, a Horror Host Hall of Fame member! This creepy, pun-loving puppet stole the show with his graveyard humor and cackling laugh. From its amazing opening sequence to star-studded episodes featuring actors such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Christopher Reeve, and Timothy Dalton, Tales from the Crypt became a cultural phenomenon.
💀 Is the Crypt Keeper your favorite horror host? Let us know in the comments! 👇
Featured in this video:
💀 Tales from the Crypt (1989-1996)
💀 Horror host The Crypt Keeper
💀 Fun facts about the 1950s EC Comics, the 1972 Amicus anthology film adaptation, spin-offs like Demon Knight (1995) and Bordello of Blood (1996), and the Saturday morning cartoon!
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🎃 Get ready for a spooky start to Halloween 2025 with Dr. Gangrene’s Halloween Countdown!🧪 Day 1 dives into The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant (1971), a wild B-movie that also features Larry Vincent, aka Seymour, the iconic horror host of Fright Night! 💀 Join us in the lab all October as we explore “Ghost Hosts” 👻 — films featuring legendary horror hosts.
🧪 What’s Inside: Daily horror reviews, Seymour’s TV history, and Halloween spirit!
💀 Perfect For: Horror fans, cult movie buffs, and spooky season lovers!
Featured in this video:
The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant (1971)
Horror host Larry Vincent (Seymour) from Fright Night & Creature Features
Fun facts about 1970s horror TV shows and cult classics
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