

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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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.

Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 42min
S3 Ep65: Mad Gods & Monsters!
Episode 65 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films A HAUNTING IN VENICE, BLOOD FLOWER, GOOD BOY, NIGHTSIREN, VENUS, THE UNBINDING, EL CONDE & IT LIVES INSIDE.
In celebration of the excellent ROBODOC series all about Robocop on Screambox the duo are joined by the legend of creature fx, stop motion Mad God Phil Tippett! They discuss his journey in movies from Star Wars to Jurassic Park, Starship Troopers and his highly personal Mad God.

Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 26min
S3 Ep64: SATANIC HISPANICS
Episode 64 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films SLOTHERHOUSE, THE DIVE, BIRTH/REBIRTH, PERPETRATOR, ALL FUN AND GAMES, PLAY DEAD & MONUMENT.
The duo are then joined by 3 of the directors of the Horror Anthology SATANIC HISPANICS: Mike Mendez, Gigi Saul Guerrero & Alejandro Brugues to discuss their wild new film in theaters now!

Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 41min
S3 Ep63: Novel Horror!
Episode 63 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films COBWEB, THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER, THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER, BAD THINGS, GOD IS A BULLET & THE STRAYS. And Bekah gives her full summer Horror reading rundown.
The duo are then joined by Author Daniel Kraus to discuss his new novel WHALEFALL, collaborating with Del Toro and posthumously with one of his heroes George A. Romero!

Aug 11, 2023 • 1h 45min
S3 Ep62: Sharksploitation!
Episode 62 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah are back from their summer break to discuss new films TALK TO ME, MEG 2, HAUNTED MANSION, INSIDIOUS: The Red Door, HYPNOTIC, SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL, THE PASSENGER, GATLOPP: Hell of a Game,THE RIVER WILD.
The duo are then joined by filmmakers Stephen Scarlata & Josh Miller (of the Best Movies Never Made Podcast) to discuss their new documentary - SHARKSPLOITATION, and to talk all things Shark & aquatic horror.

Jun 16, 2023 • 1h 50min
S3 Ep61: The Boogeyman
Episode 61 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films The BOOGEYMAN, BROOKLYN 45, OLD FLAME, 65, DEATHS ROULETTE, BUNKER & INVITATION TO A MURDER.
The duo are then joined by director Rob Savage to discuss his new film The Boogeyman, the influence of Stephen King, crafting scares and the Italian maestro Dario Argento!

Jun 2, 2023 • 1h 29min
S3 Ep60: Influencer Horror
Episode 60 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films INFLUENCER, LUTHER: FALLEN SON, SANCTUARY, THE WRATH OF BECKY & THE DEVIL'S HOUR.
The duo are then joined by Kurtis David Harder the director of the new Shudder film INFLUENCER to discuss his booming filmography, AI and social media & shooting across the globe. We then list 10 Influencer Horror films and what they do and don't get right about the horrors of social media.

May 19, 2023 • 1h 29min
S3 Ep59: Switcheroo!
Episode 59 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films THE POPES EXORCIST, CHILDREN OF THE CORN, HOME WITH A VIEW OF THE MONSTER, LANDLOCKED, CUBE (remake) & THE SNOWMAN.
The duo the dive into the subgenre they call "The Switcheroo" horror, listing 10 standout films that set you up for one type of film before changing direction completely.