A. Ghastlee Ghoul
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A. Ghastlee Ghoul is a television horror host
from Dayton, Ohio
, USA. His program, The Ghastlee Movie Show, began in 1989 as a segment on a Public-access television
cable TV sketch comedy presentation called The Underground Sideshow, and is still airing . He also co-hosts the online horror host program Weird Web Theater. Ghastlee has been a regular guest at every Cinema Wasteland convention in Cleveland, Ohio since 2001, where he hosts his Saturday night "A. Ghastlee Nite at the Movies" live event; an evening of comedy, music, games and audience interaction.
In 2003, he played a demon-like doctor who torments the lead in the Andrew Copp film Black Sun
.
In 2004, Hinton wrote, directed, edited, filmed and starred in his film Joe Nosferatu: Homeless Vampire. Hinton played Honey Diptwat, a crazy film director who is exploiting the hapless lead character. The film played at the horror conventions Cinema Wasteland in Strongsville, Ohio
and Scary Camp in Dayton, Ohio
. The film went over well with horror/comedy fans.
In 2005, Hinton played Jesus in Henrique Couto's horror/comedy anthology Faces of Schlock 2 in the segment "Songs in the Key of Satan".
In 2006, Hinton was in John E. Hudgens
' documentary, American Scary
, in which he talked about being the horror host "A. Ghastlee Ghoul".
As well in 2006, he played Hummer, a vampire hunter trainer, in Marty Jenkins and the Vampire Bitches another film from Henrique Couto. The film had its premier at the now closed down cult video store, Precinct 13, in Dayton, Ohio
. The film played at many conventions, that included Cinema Wasteland.
In 2010 he appeared in the documentary Every Other Day is Halloween, a tribute to legendary horror host Count Gore de Vol
, produced by CW Prather.
Hinton also plays bass for Henrique Couto and the Tallywacker Express.
Horror host
Horror hosts are a particular type of television presenter, often tasked with presenting low-grade films to television audiences. This tradition is primarily American, though there have been a few international hosts over the years.-Film Packages:...
from Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
, USA. His program, The Ghastlee Movie Show, began in 1989 as a segment on a Public-access television
Public-access television
Public-access television is a form of non-commercial mass media where ordinary people can create content television programming which is cablecast through cable TV specialty channels...
cable TV sketch comedy presentation called The Underground Sideshow, and is still airing . He also co-hosts the online horror host program Weird Web Theater. Ghastlee has been a regular guest at every Cinema Wasteland convention in Cleveland, Ohio since 2001, where he hosts his Saturday night "A. Ghastlee Nite at the Movies" live event; an evening of comedy, music, games and audience interaction.
Filmmaker and actor
Bob Hinton also is a film director, writer and actor.In 2003, he played a demon-like doctor who torments the lead in the Andrew Copp film Black Sun
Black Sun
The term Black Sun , also referred to as the Sonnenrad , is a symbol of esoteric or occult significance...
.
In 2004, Hinton wrote, directed, edited, filmed and starred in his film Joe Nosferatu: Homeless Vampire. Hinton played Honey Diptwat, a crazy film director who is exploiting the hapless lead character. The film played at the horror conventions Cinema Wasteland in Strongsville, Ohio
Strongsville, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 43,858 people, 16,209 households, and 12,383 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,779.6 people per square mile . There were 16,863 housing units at an average density of 684.2 per square mile...
and Scary Camp in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
. The film went over well with horror/comedy fans.
In 2005, Hinton played Jesus in Henrique Couto's horror/comedy anthology Faces of Schlock 2 in the segment "Songs in the Key of Satan".
In 2006, Hinton was in John E. Hudgens
John E. Hudgens
John E. Hudgens is an independent director, producer, and editor noted for his short Star Wars fan films and for many Babylon 5 promotional videos....
' documentary, American Scary
American Scary
American Scary is a 2006 documentary film about the history and legacy of classic television horror hosts, written and directed by American independent filmmakers John E...
, in which he talked about being the horror host "A. Ghastlee Ghoul".
As well in 2006, he played Hummer, a vampire hunter trainer, in Marty Jenkins and the Vampire Bitches another film from Henrique Couto. The film had its premier at the now closed down cult video store, Precinct 13, in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
. The film played at many conventions, that included Cinema Wasteland.
In 2010 he appeared in the documentary Every Other Day is Halloween, a tribute to legendary horror host Count Gore de Vol
Count Gore de Vol
Count Gore De Vol is a television horror host who originally appeared on Washington, DC's WDCA from 1973 to 1987.Originally named M. T. Graves, the character was played by announcer Dick Dyszel, and originated on the WDCA's version of the Bozo the Clown program. When the character got a positive...
, produced by CW Prather.
Music
Hinton also plays bass and sings in his rock horror band Splattertude. The other band members are Suspira (vocals), Mayhem Zann (vocals), Siskeaux J (vocals) and Louu The XXX-Mas Devil (drums).Hinton also plays bass for Henrique Couto and the Tallywacker Express.