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
Jun 11, 2021 • 1h 42min
S3 Ep18: Werewolves Within!
On Episode 18 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss the new releases SPIRAL, THE CONJURING:The Devil Made Me Do It, LISEY'S STORY & SNATCHERS. They then delve into Horror comedy and werewolves with Director Josh Ruben and discuss his new film WEREWOLVES WITHIN. The duo close out the show with some 90's Werewolf carnage.
May 28, 2021 • 1h 46min
S3 Ep17: Top Ten Sequels of the 1980's
On Episode 17 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss the new releases OXYGEN, SEANCE, THE RETREAT & ARMY OF THE DEAD.
Then they conclude their 3 part journey of where bigger was better with the countdown of their favorite horror sequels of the 1980's.
May 14, 2021 • 1h 55min
S3 Ep16: Top Ten Foreign Horror of the 1980's
On Episode 16 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah dive into new releases THE INITIATION, THINGS HEARD & SEEN & FRIED BARRY.
Then it's back to the 80's with a trip around the world as the duo countdown their Top Ten Non - US Horror films of the 1980's. It's a great world of horror!
Apr 30, 2021 • 1h 38min
S3 Ep15: Top Ten Horror of the 1980's (Non-Franchise)
On Episode 15 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah dive into new releases SASQUATCH, THE POWER, BLOODTHIRSTY, BOYS FROM COUNTY HELL before turning back the clock to the 80's with VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS.
The duo then countdown their Top Ten Horror films of the 1980's with a few rules in place to help guide the lists for a few Deep Cuts.
Apr 16, 2021 • 2h 13min
S3 Ep14: Vamping it up with Barbara Crampton & Travis Stevens
On Episode 14 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah dive into PANIC FEST and review festival films THE DJINN, THE LAST MATINEE, CAVEAT & THRESHOLD. Bekah breaks down her journey through the entire HELLRAISER franchise and then the duo are joined by the horror icon Barbara Crampton & Director Travis Stevens for an in-depth discussion on JAKOBS WIFE (**Warning there will be spoilers**)
Apr 2, 2021 • 1h 57min
S3 Ep13: Critical Horrors
On Episode 13 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases THE TOLL, HONEYDEW, VIOLATION and YOU GO TO MY HEAD. They then dive into and in-depth conversation with one of the best contemporary writers on Horror, Australian film critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, about her books on Rape revenge, Found footage, Masks in Horror, Women in Horror and her latest book on Art in the Giallo film.
Mar 19, 2021 • 1h 27min
S3 Ep12: Horror Westerns
On Episode 12 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases SON, COME TRUE, THE BLOCK ISLAND SOUND & THE DEVIL BELOW. Then they are headed out west for a stand-off with some vampires, demons and vengeful spirits as they dive into HORROR WESTERNS.
Mar 5, 2021 • 2h 20min
S3 Ep11: TOP TEN HORROR FILMS OF THE 1970's
On Episode 11 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases WRONG TURN, SHADOW IN THE CLOUD & THE VIGIL as well as deep cuts VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS & CELIA. Then they each count down their TOP TEN HORROR FILMS OF THE 1970's with a few fun twists.
Feb 19, 2021 • 2h 20min
S3 Ep10: Bad Omens
On Episode 10 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases TENTACLES, SATOR, QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC, THE POND & the dark comedy 12 HOUR SHIFT. Then "It's all for you Damien!" as they take a deep dive into THE OMEN franchise with Writer /Producer Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead, Dark Tower, Damien) and round out the end of days with some antichrist deep cuts.
Feb 5, 2021 • 2h 21min
S3 Ep9: Kingcast Crossover!
On Episode 9 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases
PSYCHO GOREMAN, SAVE YOURSELVES!, BLOODY HELL and a horror roundup from SUNDANCE.
Then it’s off to Castlerock as they are joined by the hosts of THE KINGCAST to dive into the podcasts origins and all things Stephen King, including their picks for underrated King adaptations.
