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.
S3: Deep Cuts: Bonus Episode
May 13, 2022
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While Bekah and Elric take a little break, we thought we would share some old episodes from the Colors of the Dark Patreon show, DEEP CUTS. On the episode of Deep Cuts (from April 2022), the duo dives into the lost horror plot device of prank-calling, Cat 3 Hong Kong horrors, rare 1970s exploitation, 1930s body parts, and even something Divine.
S3 Ep38: TOP 10 HORROR REMAKES
Apr 29, 2022
Show notesOn Episode 38 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films CHOOSE OR DIE, COUNTDOWN, NIGHTS END, THE CELLAR & ALL MY FRIENDS HATE ME as well as a ton of new series including OUTER RANGE, THE BABY & FROM. The Duo then dive into the Pros and Cons of Horror remakes and countdown their TOP 10 HORROR REMAKES.
S3 Ep37: The Shudder Story
Apr 15, 2022
Show notesOn Episode 37 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films CRABS!, THE BUBBLE, BITCH ASS, LUX AETERNA, VORTEX, WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR & PIGGY. The duo are then joined by guests Craig Engler & Sam Zimmerman of SHUDDER to go deep into the origins of the company and how they came to work there, how the original films are developed, curation and the future of the horror streamer. The hosts close out the show with a few choice cuts from the Shudder library for your viewing pleasure.
S3 Ep36: Top Ten Horrors of the 60'
Apr 01, 2022
Show notesOn Episode 36 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new releases YOU ARE NOT MY MOTHER, WITCH HUNT, THE LONG WALK & BLOOD ORANGES. The duo then discuss a few undisputed classics from the 1960's that influenced the genre before counting down their individual Top Ten Horror Films of the 1960's. From expressionistic art house horror to early slashers this one runs the gamut of horror history.
S3 Ep35: Horror on Set
Mar 18, 2022
Show notesOn Episode 35 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new releases X, THE CURSED, ULTRASOUND, THE SEED, DEADSTREAM & THE EXORCISM OF GOD. The duo then delve into some of their favorite Horror films about filmmaking (not found footage) before sitting down with Director Ti West to discuss his new film X that follows a film crew making an Adult film in 1979 but run into all sorts of horrors. Warning: We highly recommend seeing the X prior to listening to the Interview portion at the end of the episode due to some SPOILERS.
S3 Ep34: Offseason
Mar 04, 2022
Show notesOn Episode 34 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new releases NO EXIT, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE '22, ALONE WITH YOU, I BLAME SOCIETY, POLAROID & PARANOIAC. The duo are then joined by filmmaker Mickey Keating to discuss his atmospheric new film OFFSEASON and some of the creepy abandoned town films that inspired it. Lots of great deep cuts from seaside horrors to Lovecraftian nightmares.
S3 Ep33: The Saw is Family
Feb 18, 2022
Show notesOn Episode 33 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new releases RESIDENT EVIL: WELCOME TO RACOON CITY, THE FREE FALL, SHUT IN, ALL OF US ARE DEAD & BENEDETTA. The duo are then joined by Brian Collins (Horror Movie a Day) to try and decipher the "continuity" behind the TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE franchise in anticipation of the latest installment on netflix. They also delve into their favorite Cannibal movies with a few tasty deep cut recs.
S3 Ep32: Romantic Horror
Feb 04, 2022
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On Episode 32 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss Sundance Horror films before counting down their favorite Romantic horror films for your Valentine’s Day horrorthons.
S3 Ep31: Top Ten of the 90's
Jan 21, 2022
Show notesOn Episode 31 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new releases YELLOWJACKETS, ARCHIVE 81, SCREAM 5, ANTLERS, SEE FOR ME & THE BAR. The duo then countdown their individual TOP TEN lists of favorite horror films of the 1990's.
S3 Ep30: Scream Legacy
Jan 07, 2022
Show notesOn Episode 30 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss YELLOWJACKETS, Del Toro's NIGHTMARE ALLEY, THE SCARY OF SIXTY-FIRST and NOSFERATU IN VENICE. The duo then welcome the screenwriter of FREAKY, Michael Kennedy to discuss his love of the SCREAM franchise, it's legacy and influence on the genre and they each pick their top 3 post -SCREAM slashers!
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