
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

Feb 24, 2023 • 1h 54min
S3 Ep53: Don't Fear the Reaper
Episode 53 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films PROJECT WOLF HUNTING, MAIL ORDER MURDER: The Story of W.A.V.E Productions and a throwback double feature of THE ABOMINABLE DR. PHIBES & THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD.
The duo are then joined by Author Stephen Graham Jones to discuss his sequel novel DON'T FEAR THE REAPER and 90's Slasher films!

Feb 10, 2023 • 1h 44min
S3 Ep52: Bug Horror!
Episode 52 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films INFINITY POOL, KNOCK AT THE CABIN, CONSECRATION, JETHICA, THE OUTWATERS and from SUNDANCE the premiere of RUN RABBIT RUN.
The duo are then joined by Director Carter Smith (The Ruins) to discuss his new film SWALLOWED and a conversation about their favorite Bug Horror films.

Jan 27, 2023 • 1h 22min
S3 Ep51: 2023 Most Anticipated Horrors!
Episode 51 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films M3GAN, SICK, HARBINGER, HISTORY OF THE OCCULT, THE OFFERING, THE LAST OF US, VELMA and from SUNDANCE the premiere of DIVINITY.
The duo then countdown their five most anticipated upcoming horror films of 2023.

Jan 13, 2023 • 1h 50min
S3 Ep50: January Giallo
Episode 50 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films M3GAN, THE PALE BLUE EYE, SKINAMARINK, CANDY LAND & the new Refn show COPENHAGEN COWBOY.
The duo then celebrate the new year by discussing 5 of their favorite Giallo films for January.

Dec 9, 2022 • 1h 55min
S3 Ep49: Top Ten Horror Films of 2022
Episode 49 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films EARWIG, NOCEBO, HOUSE OF DARKNESS, THE LEECH, THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER & BLOOD RELATIVES.
The duo then countdown their TOP TEN HORROR FILMS of 2022 in the final episode of the year!

Nov 25, 2022 • 1h 25min
S3 Ep48: Zombies!
Episode 48 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films THE MENU, SATANS SLAVES:COMMUNION, VIOLENT NIGHT, THE PASSENGER. MATRIARCH & the new series 1899.
The duo are then joined by Clark Collis, author of 'You've got red on you: How Shaun of the Dead was brought to life' to discuss the inspiration behind the book, the cult status of the film and some of his favorite Zombie films.
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Nov 11, 2022 • 2h 2min
S3 Ep47: Horror Shorts!
Episode 47 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films RUN SWEETHEART RUN, THE INVITATION, SLASH/BACK, SOFT & QUIET as well as the new season of AMERICAN HORROR STORY:NYC and every episode of Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES.
The duo then discuss some of their favorite Horror short films and some advice on crafting short form films before being joined by guest and scholar Gary Rhodes to discuss his epic book The Palgrave Encyclopedia of American Horror Film Shorts: 1915–1976.
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Oct 28, 2022 • 2h 32min
S3 Ep46: Halloween Sleepover
Episode 46 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films HALLOWEEN ENDS, VHS/99, TERRIFIER 2, OLD MAN, the new series THE WATCHER and a few films from the BROOKLYN HORROR FILM FESTIVAL.
They are then joined by author Clay Mcleod Chapman to discuss his new book GHOST EATERS and Filmmaker/ Actress Brea Grant with her new film TORN HEARTS. All four then discuss their past movie sleepovers and each plan a 3 film Halloween sleepover to spook their friends!

Oct 14, 2022 • 1h 46min
S3 Ep45: SMILE
Episode 50 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films SMILE, HELLRAISER, CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS, MY BEST FRIEND'S EXORCISM, SIGNIFICANT OTHER, MR. HARRIGANS PHONE and from The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival HUESERA.
They are then joined by Parker Finn, director of the #1 movie in America, SMILE, to discuss how the film evolved from an award winning short and his early horror influences.

Sep 30, 2022 • 1h 41min
S3 Ep44: Horror Oscars of the 90's
On Episode 44 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films SPEAK NO EVIL, BLOOD BITE, BEAST, GOODNIGHT MOMMY (US Remake), GONE IN THE NIGHT, DEATHSTREAM & a look back at the masterpiece PERFECT BLUE.
The duo then begin to right the wrongs of the horror snubbing OSCARS by selecting their own winners from the horror films of the 1990's.