Podcast
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.
- Episodes
- 189
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 1 hr 40 min
- On air since
- 2019
- Latest episode
- 1 week ago
Episodes
189 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 36 min
Slasher Trash
Season 3, Episode 129
Show notes
Episode 129 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films OTHER MOMMY, WHALEFALL, THE DEVILS, THE CYCLE, BREEDER as well as new series BELOW, CARRIE & CRYSTAL LAKE.
The hosts are then joined by long time Fangoria writer Michael Gingold to discuss his epic upcoming documentary SLASHER TRASH, a true celebration of the slasher films of the 70's & 80's.
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1 hr 30 min
Beyond Fest!
Season 3, Episode 128
Show notes
Episode 128 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER and a slew of Beyond fest premieres- SENDER, THE CYCLE, ITHAQUA, SUNDOWN, V/H/S MIXTAPE, RIVER & BEWARE BUONIA as well as new books & Graphic novels!
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1 hr 37 min
GRAND GUIGNOL
Season 3, Episode 127
Show notes
Episode 127 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films RESIDENT EVIL, BLOOD SACRIFICE, WHO’S WATCHING?, GATOR FACE, GOODY GOODY & GRIND.
We are then joined by David Gregory of Severin Films to discuss his fascinating new documentary THEATRE OF HORRORS: THE SORDID STORY OF PARIS’ GRAND GUIGNOL
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1 hr 45 min
Crystal Lake
Season 3, Episode 126
Show notes
Episode 126 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films THE END OF OAK STREET, ONSLAUGHT, THE WHISPER MAN, PENNY LANE IS DEAD, COLONY, NEVER AFTER DARK & MARAMA.
We are then joined by Nicholas Barlow of the Academy Museum to discuss the upcoming HORROR SHOW exhibit and then we dive into the upcoming series CRYSTAL LAKE series with showrunner Brad Caleb Kane.
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14 min
S3: Colors of the Dark Bonus Episode - A Quick Bite of Vampiric History Bonus
Season 3
Show notes
Sink your teeth into the ever-evolving myth of the vampire. From early folklore and superstition seen all around the globe, to its literary rise in Dracula, and its transformation on screen from the eerie silence of Nosferatu to the seductive modernity of Interview with the Vampire and The Lost Boys.
This Bonus Episode is the 2nd edition of this special 2-part bonus series in partnership with Bandai Namco and Rebel Wolves, where we are exploring the inspiration behind the world of THE BLOOD OF DAWNWALKER, releasing September 3, 2026.
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1 hr 31 min
It's Buddy!
Season 3, Episode 125
Show notes
Episode 125 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films THE END OF OAK STREET, ICE CREAM MAN, BIG BABY, HELLCAT, BURY THE DEVIL, NIGHT NURSE, NIGHT BORN & MOCKBUSTER.
We are then joined by one of the most exciting voices in modern horror / comedy Casper Kelly (Too many Cooks, Yule Log) to discuss his wild new film BUDDY.
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15 min
Colors of the Dark Bonus Episode - Medieval Horror Bonus
Show notes
In this special bonus mini-episode from Colors of the Dark and Fangoria, we step into the shadows of the Medieval Times, where superstition, plague, and religious paranoia create the perfect breeding ground for horror. Welcome to a special 2-part bonus series where we explore the literature, films, tv shows, and other games that inspired the world of the brand new video game, The Blood of Dawnwalker, releasing September 3, 2026.
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1 hr 52 min
Horror Musicals
Season 3, Episode 124
Show notes
Episode 124 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah RETURN form their summer escapades to discuss new films TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA, SOULM8TE, BLACK BOX, ROSE OF NEVADA & THE LAST HOUSE.
We then join our hosts from their live show at Midsummer Scream to dive into Horror musicals with old friend of the show, filmmaker & Musical theater nerd Graham Skipper (Re-Animator:The Musical)
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56 min
S3: Bonus Episode Deep Cuts: A SOV Summer Bonus
Season 3
Show notes
Bekah and Elric are still on break for another week or two, but in the meantime, here's a bonus episode from their Patreon show, Deep Cuts. They discuss a slew of new releases alongside a selection of older deep cuts. Plus, Bekah shares her recent summer horror reads, and they take a deep dive into SOV horror… for better or worse.
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1 hr 22 min
Summer Horrors!
Season 3, Episode 123
Show notes
Episode 123 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films PASSENGER, BACKROOMS, IRON LUNG, SICK PUPPY, SMOTHERED, THE BRIDE.
The hosts then list their most anticipated upcoming horrors of the summer. -
1 hr 25 min
Dark Obsessions
Season 3, Episode 122
Show notes
Episode 122 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films OBSESSION, BUFFET INFINITY, KINKI, SACCHARINE, BLOOD & RUST, as well as shows IF WISHES COULD KILL, WIDOWS BAY, THE TERROR & Season 2 of THE CHESTNUTMAN.
The hosts are then joined by novelist Michael Wehunt (Greener pastures, The October Film Haunt) to discuss his style and influences as well as his upcoming novel NIGHT JARS which is being called "Memento meets Dracula"
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1 hr 37 min
Obsession Horrors
Season 3, Episode 121
Show notes
Episode 121 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films HOKUM, APEX, THEY WILL KILL YOU, FORBIDDEN FRUITS, AFFECTION, OVER YOUR DEAD BODY & new show WIDOWS BAY.
In anticipation of the upcoming film OBSESSION we countdown our 10 favorite horror films about Obsession.
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1 hr 48 min
1976 Horror
Season 3, Episode 120
Show notes
Episode 117 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films THRASH, LEE CRONINS THE MUMMY, THE DEEP DARK, MARAMA, FRANKIE MANIAC WOMAN, THE SERPENT'S SKIN, TOUCH ME & CAPTURE.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary the duo countdown their top ten horrors of the year 1976.
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1 hr 55 min
Faces of Death
Season 3, Episode 119
Show notes
Episode 116 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films EXIT 8, SOMETHING BAD IS GOING TO HAPPEN, DETECTIVE HOLE, PRETTY LETHAL, SEND HELP, 1000 WOMEN OF HORROR & DOLLY.
The duo are then joined by Director Daniel Goldfaber to discuss his new reinvention of the controversial video nasty FACES OF DEATH.
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1 hr 36 min
Videoheaven!
Season 3, Episode 118
Show notes
Episode 118 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss READY OR NOT 2, SCREAM 7, HALLOW ROAD, THE CHESTNUT MAN, MERMAID, TOUCH ME, ANACONDA, DO NOT ENTER, The Degenerate: The life and times of Andy Milligan & VideoHeaven.
The duo then discuss the true crimes behind THE LAST SACRIFICE and list some streaming horror recs!
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2 hr 14 min
Partially Devoured
Season 3, Episode 117
Show notes
Episode 114 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah return to discuss new films UNDERTONE, PRIMATE, PSYCHO KILLER, SEND HELP, THE STRANGERS Chapter 3, YOUR MONSTER, THE ASTRONAUT & COLD STORAGE.
The duo are then joined by New York Times bestselling author Daniel Kraus (Whalefall) to discuss his new book- Partially Devoured. How Night of the Living Dead Saved My Life and Changed the World. Romero heads listen up!
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52 min
Deep Cuts #3 - All The Horror Things
Season 3, Episode 116
Show notes
While Colors of the Dark is on break, bonus show Deep Cuts is back with another round of wild, weird, and wonderful cinema. This episode serves up a diverse mix of pure what-the-heckery, including lost 1980s gems (with some SOV), recent found-footage discoveries, Jess Franco, and another Soviet-era deep cut.
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50 min
Deep Cuts #2 - Lil Old, Lil New, and Some Super-deep
Season 3, Episode 115
Show notes
Hope you’re all staying toasty and safe during this extreme winter weather! We’re here to keep you warm with another dose of deep cuts. While the main show is on break, we’re covering plenty of new releases over here, including Bone Temple, Primate, The Beauty, and more. We also dive into a ’70s giallo, pinky films, a wild documentary, forgotten Dean Koontz, and 1990s Soviet vampires.
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1 hr 1 min
Deep Cuts #1
Season 3, Episode 114
Show notes
This week’s episode has a little something for everyone. We cover several brand-new films that didn’t make our top 10 list but that we were able to catch this past week. Then we dive into made-for-TV witches, 1970s ghosts, 2009 direct-to-video fare, and one hell of a Hellraiser mock-buster. Additionally, we cover a legendary horror graphic novel that we had been dying to read for quite a while.
I believe I had watched:
Web of the Spider
Freaky Tales
The Steam Experiment
Vash Level 2
Spirit (hellraiser mock buster)
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1 hr 40 min
2026 Horror Preview & The Mother of Flies
Season 3, Episode 113
Show notes
Episode 113 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss their Ten most anticipated horror films / books/ TV of 2026.
The duo are then joined by the prolific filmmaking family, The Adams! John, Toby and Zelda discuss their upcoming Shudder release 'The Mother of Flies' and their deeply personal method of filmmaking- its an inspiring conversation for any Indie filmmakers.
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