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 Ep84: DIY Horror
Aug 09, 2024
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Episode 84 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films TRAP, THE VOURDALAK, RED ROOMS as well as the many films Elric saw at the Fantasia Film Festival including CUCKOO & HELL HOLE. The Duo are then joined by guests Filmmakers Brea Grant & Chelsea Stardust to discuss their new Horror Anthology project and the DIY spirit that inspired it. This is a true "how to" get started and just do it conversation for aspiring filmmakers and horror fans alike.
S3 Ep83: Longlegs & Serial Killer Recs!
Jul 26, 2024
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Episode 83 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films LONGLEGS, EXHUMA, Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person, Thine ears shall Bleed, In a Violent Nature, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2. The Duo then discuss Serial Killer film recs that fall outside the traditional canon. No Thomas Harris or Fincher here, these are some of the deep cuts we enjoy or saw shades of influence in Longlegs.
S3 Ep82: 80's Sleaze Noir!
Jul 12, 2024
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Episode 82 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films MAXXXINE, A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE, THE WATCHERS, HANDLING THE UNDEAD, WHAT YOU WISH FOR, THE DEVIL'S BATH & ODDITY. The Duo are then joined by Editor in Chief of Fangoria, Phil Nobile Jr to discuss the Chainsaw awards, his origins and a Maxxxine inspired conversation about sleazy 80's gems from Angel and Vice squad to DePalma and some deeper sleazier cuts.
S3 Ep81: Deep Cuts Streaming
May 31, 2024
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Episode 81 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films DON"T LOOK AWAY, CHIME, NIGHTWATCH: DEMONS ARE FOREVER as well as retro films GRAVE ROBBERS and THE BOOGENS. The Duo then countdown 10 DEEP CUT horror streaming recommendations each for you to watch this summer.
S3 Ep80: Roger Corman Tribute
May 17, 2024
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Episode 80 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films TAROT, THE COFFEE TABLE, MIND BODY SPIRIT, THE STRANGERS: Chapter 1, THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY & IN A VIOLENT NATURE as well as Book & TV recs. The Duo then pay tribute to the legendary Filmmaker Roger Corman who passed away this week, by drafting Ten of their favorite Corman produced films and discussing the industry changing impact of Cormans career.
S3 Ep79: HORROR MOVIE! (A Novel)
May 03, 2024
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Episode 79 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, INFESTED, LOWLIFES, I SAW THE TV GLOW, THE STRANGER, HUMANE, CRAM, RE/MEMBER & the wild Netflix series BABY REINDEER. The Duo are then joined by Author Paul Tremblay (A Head Full of Ghosts, The Cabin at the End of the World) to discuss his new novel - HORROR MOVIE, its inspirations, making independent horror films and writing horror.
S3 Ep78: Top Ten Religious Horrors!
Apr 19, 2024
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Episode 78 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films THE FIRST OMEN, IMAGINARY, CIVIL WAR, ARCADIAN, INFESTED, ALL YOU NEED IS DEATH & ABIGAIL! The Duo then draft their Top Ten favorite Religious Horror films.
S3 Ep77: Vincenzo Natali
Apr 05, 2024
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Episode 77 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE, STING, BLACKOUT, BAGHEAD, LORD OF MISRULE & series THE SWARM. The Duo are then joined by Vincenzo Natali, Director of CUBE, SPLICE, IN THE TALL GRASS & many more to discuss his career, sci-fi Horror & passion for Graphic novels.
S3 Ep76: The 80's Horrors that Made us!
Mar 22, 2024
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Episode 76 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films IMMACULATE, LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, THE CAMP HOST, YOU'LL NEVER FIND ME, YOU SHOULDN"T HAVE LET ME IN, DEATH RIDER IN THE HOUSE OF VAMPIRES & RIDDLE OF FIRE. The Duo are then joined by Heather Wixson & Patrick Bromley the co-writers of the new book IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: The Definitive Look at 80's horror. They discuss adapting the book from the popular documentary & countdown their 5 80's horror films that made them the horror fans they are today.
S3 Ep75: Killer Toys
Mar 08, 2024
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Episode 75 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films STOPMOTION, MONOLITH, LISA FRANKENSTEIN & SUBURBAN SCREAMS. The Duo are then joined by Director Jeff Wadlow to discuss his new film IMAGINARY from Blum House & they list some of their favorite Killer Toy movies.
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