

Colors of the Dark
FANGORIA Podcast Network
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.
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Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 33min
S3 Ep75: Killer Toys
Episode 75 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films STOPMOTION, MONOLITH, LISA FRANKENSTEIN & SUBURBAN SCREAMS.
The Duo are then joined by Director Jeff Wadlow to discuss his new film IMAGINARY from Blum House & they list some of their favorite Killer Toy movies.

Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 47min
S3 Ep74: Remakes & Sequels we want to see!
Episode 74 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films LOVE LIES BLEEDING, LOVELY DARK AND DEEP, SOMEWHERE QUIET, OUT OF DARKNESS & LIFE OF BELLE.
The Duo then get into pitch mode as they discuss the horror films they would love to see remade and other films they want to see continue with sequels.

Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 55min
S3 Ep73: Dead Meat!
Episode 72 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films THE SEEDING, SHE IS CONANN, HERE FOR BLOOD, NO WAY UP as well as some Ozploitation deep cuts & a breakdown of the books and graphic novels they've been reading.
The Duo are then joined by James A. Janisse & Chelsea Rebecca of the DEAD MEAT YouTube channel to discuss their successful KILL BY KILL series, horror podcasting and one of their favorite sub genres, Found Footage horror.

Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 40min
72: Destroy All New Years!
Episode 72 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah are back for the New Year to discuss new films NIGHT SWIM, LOOP TRACK, EVERYONE WILL BURN, DARIO ARGENTO PANICO, THE BLACKENING as well as TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY, some lesser known Giallos and a graphic novel round up.
The Duo then countdown the 5 Horror things they are most looking forward to in 2024 before being joined by Josh Forbes, director of the WILD new film DESTROY ALL NEIGHBORS (on Shudder). They discuss making horror comedies, filming in LA, working with pigs and finding your voice.

Dec 15, 2023 • 2h 4min
S3 Ep71: Top Ten Horror Films of 2023!
Episode 71 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films DO NOT DISTURB, CLOCK, RAGING GRACE, BLOOD, LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND, WE KILL FOR LOVE, LORD OF MISRULE & THERE"S SOMETHING IN THE BARN.
The duo then countdown their Top 5 Non-Movie Horror things of the year before diving into their annual Top Ten Horror film lists of the year. Some fun surprises, eclectic picks and omissions but tons of great horror to conclude the year.

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 51min
S3 Ep70: Holiday Horrors
Episode 70 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films THANKSGIVING, THE PUPPETMAN, ONYX the FORTUITOUS and the TALISMAN of SOULS & documentaries SATAN WANTS YOU , MISTER ORGAN and ESCAPING TWIN FLAMES as well as TV shows THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER & I AM THE NIGHT.
The duo then curate their own ultimate Holiday horrors list with alternate film picks for some of the major seasonal holidays from Valentines day to new Years.

Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 25min
S3 Ep69: It's a Wonderful Knife!
Episode 69 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films & TV shows BODIES, THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, THE CONFERENCE, #ChadGetsTheAxe, IT LIVES INSIDE, APPENDAGE, CHOMPY & THE GIRLS.
The duo then sit down with Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls) the director of the new Christmas slasher 'It's a Wonderful Knife' to discuss seasonal horror, crafting the kills and making meta slashers.

Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 23min
S3 Ep68: Halloween hangover!
Episode 68 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss their Halloweens, and the new films they saw at Knoxville Horror Film festival including WHERE THE DEVIL ROAMS, FROG MAN, BLACK MOLD & THE SACRIFICE GAME. As well as new films streaming SAW X, FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S, NIGHT OF THE HUNTED, SISTER DEATH & APPENDAGE.
They then give thanks to November by sacrificing one of their favorite Thanksgiving slashers in the return of MOVIE FIGHT!
The duo then countdown their Top 5 Deep Cut film discoveries of the year so bring a pen for some obscure horrors from around the globe.

Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 52min
S3 Ep67: Suitable Flesh!
Episode 67 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films TOTALLY KILLER, DARK HARVEST, PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES, HELL HOUSE LLC ORIGINS: THE CARMICHAEL MANOR, THE MILL as well as the first episode of the new Mike Flannagan show THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER and Bekahs report from Universal's Halloween Horror Nights.
The duo are then joined by fellow Filmmaker / podcaster Joe lynch (Movie Crypt) to delve into his wild new Lovecraft film adaptation, SUITABLE FLESH.

Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 57min
S3 Ep66: Aliens Attack!
Episode 66 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films from Beyond Fest THE TOXIC AVENGER, WHEN EVIL LURKS, V/H/S/85, as well as THE NUN 2, MY ANIMAL, THE ONES YOU DIDN'T BURN, 8 FOUND DEAD, KILLER BOOK CLUB, MALIBU HORROR STORY & A SOUTHERN HAUNTING.
The duo are then joined by one of their favorite filmmakers, Brian Duffield to discuss his exciting new alien invasion film NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU on HULU.