On this episode of The Ghostly Gallery, we welcome back Dr. Jeffrey Thompson. Jeff is an author and historian. Jeff has written extensively about Dan Curtis with books including The Television Horrors of Dan Curtis: Dark Shadows, The Night Stalker, and Other Productions, House of Dan Curtis: The Television Mysteries of the Dark Shadows Auteur, and Nights of Dan Curtis: The Television Epics of the Dark Shadows Auteur.

Today, he helps us preview some of the classic horror films airing this October on the MOVIES TV Network. MOVIES TV is rolling out a lineup of vintage horror spanning multiple decades.

Together, we spotlight eight unforgettable titles:

The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

The Bad Seed (1956)

The Last Man on Earth (1964)

Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)

Night of Dark Shadows (1971)

The Night Strangler (1973)

From Gothic horror to sci-fi warnings, psychological chills to post-apocalyptic dread, we explore the themes, performances, and enduring legacy of these films. Along the way, Jeff shares insights into Vincent Price, Angela Lansbury, Dan Curtis, and much more!

(Go to the moviestvnetwork.com and click on “Where to Watch.” Then plug in your zip code to see where it is available in your area.)

If you’re looking for essential October viewing or want to revisit some underappreciated classics, this episode will guide you straight into the heart of vintage horror.

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Episode 107

Dr. Jeff Thompson

Amazon:

The Television Horrors of Dan Curtis: Dark Shadows, The Night Stalker and Other Productions, 2d ed.

https://www.amazon.com/Television-Horrors-Dan-Curtis-Productions/dp/1476675023/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=television+horror+of+dan+curtis&qid=1610417460&s=books&sr=1-1

House of Dan Curtis, Second Edition: The Television Mysteries of the Dark Shadows Auteur

https://www.amazon.com/House-Dan-Curtis-Second-Television/dp/1628801891/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=house+of+dan+curtis&qid=1610417490&s=books&sr=1-1

Nights of Dan Curtis, Second Edition: The Television Epics of the Dark Shadows Auteur

https://www.amazon.com/Nights-Dan-Curtis-Second-Television/dp/1628801883/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=night+of+dan+curtis&qid=1610417516&s=books&sr=1-1

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