
Colors of the Dark
FANGORIA has teamed up with some of the leading horror genre experts to bring you COLORS OF THE DARK. Join hosts Dr. Rebekah McKendry (professor, Fangoria, writer-director) and Elric Kane (professor, Pure Cinema Podcast, filmmaker) as they take a deep look at the horror genre. Each show explores a specific part of horror history, key players, franchises, deep cut titles, important films, and interviews with some of the genres’ biggest icons. COLORS OF THE DARK PODCAST is presented by the FANGORIA Podcast Network.
Latest episodes

Apr 2, 2020 • 41min
S3 Ep1: NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY - Video Nasties with David Gregory
Dr. Rebekah McKendry is back with Season 3 of NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY! To kick things off, Bekah and guest David Gregory dive deep into the history of the UK's "Video Nasties" of the late 70's and 80's.

Mar 31, 2020 • 39min
S1 Ep4: PENNING TERROR with Mallory O'Meara
On this episode on PENNING TERROR, host David Ian McKendry sits down with Mallory O'Meara, author of the fascinating book The Lady From the Black Lagoon!

Mar 27, 2020 • 26min
S1 Ep3: PENNING TERROR with Paul Tremblay
On this episode of PENNING TERROR, host David Ian McKendry sits down with writer Paul Tremblay! Paul is the author of The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at Devil's Rock, A Head Full of Ghosts, and more!

Mar 17, 2020 • 1h 7min
S1 Ep2: PENNING TERROR with Simon Barrett
On this episode of PENNING TERROR, host David Ian McKendry sits down with Simon Barrett (YOU'RE NEXT, A HORRIBLE WAY TO DIE, V/H/S, THE GUEST) to discuss his career journey and his own writing process!

Mar 10, 2020 • 40min
1: PENNING TERROR with Richard Stanley
On this episode of PENNING TERROR, David Ian McKendry sits down with auteur Richard Stanley. They talk adapting H.P. Lovecraft and more!

Mar 9, 2020 • 12min
Introducing PENNING TERROR with David Ian McKendry
We have a very special treat for you while you wait for Season 3 of NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY: A brand new podcast by David Ian McKendry! On each episode of PENNING TERROR, David dives deep into the art of screenwriting with special guests Richard Stanley, Simon Barrett, Mallory O'Mara, Paul Tremblay, and more! Learn the tricks of the trade and enjoy this thorough look at that crucial first step: putting pen to paper.

Feb 13, 2020 • 14min
S2: Office Hours - Finding Fango
On this episode of Office Hours, Dr. Rebekah McKendry talks about how she landed a job at Fango and why it's important to follow your dreams!

Feb 6, 2020 • 1h 12min
S2 Ep8: Live from Panic Fest: Micro-budgets with Mr. A.J. Bowen!
On this special episode of NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY, Dr. Rebekah McKendry and guest A.J. Bowen talk about working with micro-budgets and how YOU can make your own movie!

Jan 30, 2020 • 8min
S2: Office Hours - The Tale of Mistress Bekah
On this episode of OFFICE HOURS, Dr. Rebekah McKendry reveals the details about the first and last appearance of "Mistress Bekah" and explains why it's a story about always being true to yourself.

Jan 23, 2020 • 44min
S2 Ep7: Tech Horror
On this episode of NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY, Dr. Rebekah McKendry gets technical about tech horror--starting with Frankenstein and beyond!