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Colors of the Dark

FANGORIA Podcast Network
Horror Genre
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Stephen King
Colors Of the Dark
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David Cronenberg
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Clive Barker

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 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 ... more

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 moderni... more

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 m... more

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 bon... more

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Recent Guests

Brad Caleb Kane
Showrunner on It, Welcome To Derry, and Crystal Lake
Television/Production
Episode: S3 Ep126: Crystal Lake
Nicholas Barlow
Assistant curator for The Horror Show exhibition
Academy Museum
Episode: S3 Ep126: Crystal Lake
Casper Kelly
Director known for Buddy
Studio projects including Buddy
Episode: S3 Ep125: It's Buddy!
Graham Skipper
Actor and frequent collaborator with the hosts, long-running guest and panelist
Actor (Re-Animator The Musical), frequent collaborator with Colors of the Dark
Episode: S3 Ep124: Horror Musicals
Michael Wehunt
Writer and author of Greener Pastures, The October Film Haunt, Night Jars
Georgia-based author; The October Film Haunt Haunt
Episode: S3 Ep122: Dark Obsessions
Daniel Goldfaber
Director, interview subject for Faces of Death project
Legendary
Episode: S3 Ep119: Faces of Death
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

Hosts

Rebekah McKendry
Host of Colors of the Dark; professor and writer-director involved with Fangoria
Elric Kane
Co-host of Colors of the Dark; professor and filmmaker

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 915 ratings
  • Love the show

    I love discovering new horror media and this podcast has helped me with that. Hosts are really likable and know what they’re talking about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mekvek
    Mexicoa month ago
  • Elric is a cinema snob

    I like this show but d—-t! Elric let your cohost speak when she is done. Can you imagine if he was your teacher or professor…..Yeech.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jeffstryker123
    United States3 months ago
  • 1/2 good

    Ernie just stopped editing?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BedBath&Biyombo
    Canada3 months ago
  • Deal the pretentiousness

    There are some nice discussions to be heard if you can grit your teeth and bear the pretentious “people we know” moments in every episode and interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    lopanknows
    United States5 months ago
  • Communication

    Rebekah legitimately does not understand 65% of the stuff Elric says.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Young Widdit
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Interviews with guests offer valuable, insider perspectives.
Hosts' chemistry and knowledge are a strong draw for horror fans.
Thoughtful deep dives that balance history and current genre trends.
Spoiler-heavy moments can be frustrating for some listeners.
Lascivious emphasis on niche titles often introduces overlooked gems.

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

Apple Podcasts
#83
Argentina/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#183
Mexico/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#203
Norway/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#217
Finland/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#237
Austria/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#247
Russia/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S3 Ep126: Crystal Lake
Q: How did you approach the Pamela Voorhees backstory and the show's pacing to honor fans while broadening appeal?
The showrunners wanted to give Pamela Voorhees a deep, credible backstory grounded in 1960s/70s American culture, using that era's politics and social shifts to justify her evolution; they planned long-form storytelling to balance fan-pleasing kills with character-driven drama, ensuring it was accessible to casual viewers as well as Friday the 13th enthusiasts.
S3 Ep126: Crystal Lake
Q: Where did you film the Crystal Lake series and how did production design recreate the iconic campsite?
The production returned to the original ness of the setting, filming in New Jersey at a nearby camp (Camp Akawasan) after the original site was unavailable; the boathouse scene and key area were recreated to match the authentic Camp Crystal Lake look, including close attention to the layout and dimensions for a convincing return to the franchise's home ground.
S3 Ep125: It's Buddy!
Q: How do you decide where to weave horror notes into a film that otherwise looks like a Hallmark movie?
Casper says it's a feeling, a balance of flavor collision. He aims to mix familiar, comforting visuals with unsettling horror and uses timing and tone shifts to surprise the audience while keeping the emotional core intact.
S3 Ep125: It's Buddy!
Q: How did Buddy come to fruition?
Casper explains that the project grew from a producers' approach to a mainstream-friendly horror concept. He framed Buddy as a satirical, meta TV show world and used that as the entry point to explore deeper horror themes, ultimately shaping it into a feature with cross-genre appeal.
S3 Ep122: Dark Obsessions
Q: What inspired your connective tissue of nature in Greener Pastures and October Film Haunt?
Wehunt explains that nature serves as a living character and a grounding force; the connective tissue emerged from an organic process of image- or 'what-if' moments, with the woods acting as a pervasive, sometimes benevolent, backdrop that can become menacing depending on context.

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Two horror specialists host in-depth discussions spanning classic and contemporary horror across film, TV, and publishing. The show blends rigorous genre history, cultural context, and niche deep cuts with candid banter, frequent interviews, and a strong emphasis on production, marketing, and audience trends. Listeners can expect thoughtful explorations of influential filmmakers, industry dynamics, and cult titles, delivered with a mix of scholarly insight and enthusiast passion. A standout aspect is the hosts' dual expertise as academics and practitioners, which often leads to around-the-bones analysis paired with punchy, opinionated debate.

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2. Nicholas Barlow
3. Casper Kelly
4. Graham Skipper
5. Michael Wehunt
6. Daniel Goldfaber
7. Dan Kraus
8. John Adams

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