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Colors of the Dark

FANGORIA Podcast Network
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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 inter... more

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Latest Episodes

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 be... more

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... more

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, ... more

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, ... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Kraus
New York Times bestselling author, writer of Angel Down and Whalefall; author of Partially Devoured
Independent author
Episode: S3 Ep117: Partially Devoured
John Adams
Filmmaker and member of the Adams family team
Episode: S3 Ep113: 2026 Horror Preview & The Mother of Flies
Zelda Adams
Filmmaker, actress and member of the Adams family team
Episode: S3 Ep113: 2026 Horror Preview & The Mother of Flies
Toby Poser
Filmmaker, actress and member of the Adams family team
Episode: S3 Ep113: 2026 Horror Preview & The Mother of Flies
Marc Bernardin
Co-host of IT Welcome to Derry Podcast
IT Welcome to Derry Podcast
Episode: S3: IT: Welcome to Derry
Princess Weekes
Co-host of IT Welcome to Derry Podcast
IT Welcome to Derry Podcast
Episode: S3: IT: Welcome to Derry
Micheline Pitt
Filmmaker and co-director, known for the short film Grummy
Independent Film
Episode: S3 Ep108: Home Haunt!
RH Norman
Filmmaker and co-director, known for the short film Grummy
Independent Film
Episode: S3 Ep108: Home Haunt!
Michael Varatti
Filmmaker and horror enthusiast
Episode: S3 Ep107: Batsploitation!

Hosts

Dr. Rebekah McKendry
Co-host, professor, writer-director specializing in horror cinema.
Elric Kane
Co-host, professor, filmmaker focusing on genre cinema.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 895 ratings
  • Decent

    I’ve given the show another chance and I like it a lot better now than when I first heard it. Sadly, I heard Marc Bernardin’s voice on the most recent episode and simply deleted that episode. His race views ruined Kevin Smith. Everything always comes down to race with him and he exercises reverse racism to praise incompetence or denounce talent based on race and not the actual talent itself. I unsubscribed to Kevin Smith’s podcast after I couldn’t take it anymore and deleted the most recent epis... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    David Meier Smith
    United States4 months ago
  • Great darkness

    I love this one. Have discovered many dark gems (from the past and present) thanks to this great show. Damn good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carl Zand
    Mexico5 months ago
  • Spoiler

    I like this show. One problem is that Elric cannot stop spoiling movies. He’ll say “I don’t want to spoil it but-“ and then do just that. Never tell people there’s a crazy plot twist. Once you know that you’ll see the clues.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    KingFudgedragon
    United States6 months ago
  • Love the podcast, just one problem.

    Love the podcast overall…but god I am so SO sick of Elric constantly interrupting and talking over Rebekah. It’s the only reason I decided to write a review, it’s just gotten so unbearable that I had to say something.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    _spookydude_
    United States7 months ago
  • Many steps above other horror podcasts

    Rebekah and Elric make podcasting sound easy, but their expertise and knowledge, combined with their casual, friendly delivery, set Colors of the Dark many steps above other horror podcasts. Thanks, Rebekah and Elric! I look forward to every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gary Scott Beatty
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some express frustration with spoilers during film discussions.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's ability to blend personal insights with genre commentary.
There is praise for the engaging rapport between the co-hosts, enhancing the overall listening experience.
Hosts offer substantial knowledge and engaging discussion that resonates with horror buffs.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#222
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#176
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#207
Canada/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#76
Hong Kong/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#194
Mexico/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#212
New Zealand/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S3 Ep117: Partially Devoured
Q: What inspired you to write Partially Devoured as a blend of Romero history and personal memoir?
Dan Kraus explains that the book started as a side project born from curiosity and grew into a deeply personal exploration of how Night of the Living Dead shaped his life, then expanded to include documentary-style analysis of the Image 10 and the Romero-Russo dynamic.
S3 Ep100: Until Dawn
Q: So how did it feel coming back to horror?
It was great; you can kill everyone and brutally kill them over and over again.
S3 Ep99: Killer Unicorns
Q: Were you a horror kid, like a video store horror kid, or was that horror something that you came to later?
I wasn't a huge horror kid growing up; horror terrified me when I was a kid, and I didn't explore it until I was an older teen or in college.
S3 Ep96: Dark Valentines
Q: What was your takeaway? What was the aesthetic of the gore?
My North Star was the Friday the 13th films, going as prosthetic as we could, and keeping it fun and non-nihilistic.
S3 Ep96: Dark Valentines
Q: So why did you guys head all the way into New Zealand if it's just sat in an office?
The short answer is taxes. Your dollar is going to stretch quite far.

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The podcast focuses on the horror genre, exploring both its historical and contemporary aspects. It features in-depth analyses of significant films, key players, and franchises within the horror landscape, alongside interviews with prominent figures from the genre. The hosts, both experts and educators in film, curate discussions that balance expertise with personal anecdotes and humor, creating an engaging atmosphere for horror fans. Unique thematic segments such as 'Deep Cuts' are included, highlighting lesser-known films, adding depth to the typical genre discussion and presenting a broad spectrum of horror narratives.

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2. John Adams
3. Zelda Adams
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5. Marc Bernardin
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7. Micheline Pitt
8. RH Norman

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