Colors of the Dark

S3 Ep12: Horror Westerns

On Episode 12 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases SON, COME TRUE, THE BLOCK ISLAND SOUND & THE DEVIL BELOW. Then they are headed out west for a stand-off with some vampires, demons and vengeful spirits as they dive into HORROR WESTERNS.

12: Horror Westerns

On Episode 12 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases SON, COME TRUE, THE BLOCK ISLAND SOUND & THE DEVIL BELOW. Then they are headed out west for a stand-off with some vampires, demons and vengeful spirits as they dive into HORROR WESTERNS.

S3 Ep11: TOP TEN HORROR FILMS OF THE 1970's

On Episode 11 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases WRONG TURN, SHADOW IN THE CLOUD & THE VIGIL as well as deep cuts VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS & CELIA. Then they each count down their TOP TEN HORROR FILMS OF THE 1970's with a few fun twists. 

11: TOP TEN HORROR FILMS OF THE 1970's

On Episode 11 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases WRONG TURN, SHADOW IN THE CLOUD & THE VIGIL as well as deep cuts VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS & CELIA. Then they each count down their TOP TEN HORROR FILMS OF THE 1970's with a few fun twists. 

S3 Ep10: Bad Omens

On Episode 10 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases TENTACLES, SATOR, QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC, THE POND & the dark comedy 12 HOUR SHIFT. Then "It's all for you Damien!" as they take a deep dive into THE OMEN franchise with Writer /Producer Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead, Dark Tower, Damien) and round out the end of days with some antichrist deep cuts. 

10: Bad Omens

On Episode 10 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases TENTACLES, SATOR, QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC, THE POND & the dark comedy 12 HOUR SHIFT. Then "It's all for you Damien!" as they take a deep dive into THE OMEN franchise with Writer /Producer Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead, Dark Tower, Damien) and round out the end of days with some antichrist deep cuts. 

S3 Ep9: Kingcast Crossover!

On Episode 9 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases PSYCHO GOREMAN, SAVE YOURSELVES!, BLOODY HELL and a horror roundup from SUNDANCE. Then it’s off to Castlerock as they are joined by the hosts of THE KINGCAST to dive into the podcasts origins and all things Stephen King, including their picks for underrated King adaptations. 

9: Kingcast Crossover!

On Episode 9 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases PSYCHO GOREMAN, SAVE YOURSELVES!, BLOODY HELL and a horror roundup from SUNDANCE. Then it’s off to Castlerock as they are joined by the hosts of THE KINGCAST to dive into the podcasts origins and all things Stephen King, including their picks for underrated King adaptations. 

8: Giallo January!

On Episode 8 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases BREAKING SURFACE, HUNTED, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN & THE EMPTY MAN. To celebrate Giallo January the hosts explore the 5 elements of the Giallo film they love before conjuring up a TV movie deep cut and an early Argento movie fight that gets animalistic. 

S3 Ep8: Giallo January!

On Episode 8 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases BREAKING SURFACE, HUNTED, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN & THE EMPTY MAN. To celebrate Giallo January the hosts explore the 5 elements of the Giallo film they love before conjuring up a TV movie deep cut and an early Argento movie fight that gets animalistic. 

7: SCARY NEW YEAR!

On Episode 7 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the Horror Comedies SCARE ME & WHY DON'T YOU JUST DIE? as well as the new series 30 COINS. They are then joined by Filmmaker Brian Duffield who had 2 films in the duo's Top Ten of 2020 (SPONTANEOUS, UNDERWATER) to discuss his career and horror influences. 

S3 Ep7: SCARY NEW YEAR!

On Episode 7 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the Horror Comedies SCARE ME & WHY DON'T YOU JUST DIE? as well as the new series 30 COINS. They are then joined by Filmmaker Brian Duffield who had 2 films in the duo's Top Ten of 2020 (SPONTANEOUS, UNDERWATER) to discuss his career and horror influences. 

6: Top Ten Horror Films Of The Year

On Episode 6 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah close out 2020 with their Top Ten Horror films of the year, some honorable mentions and they list their 5 favorite older horror film discoveries of the year. It's an epic year end review of a year that needed to end! 

S3 Ep6: Top Ten Horror Films Of The Year

On Episode 6 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah close out 2020 with their Top Ten Horror films of the year, some honorable mentions and they list their 5 favorite older horror film discoveries of the year. It's an epic year end review of a year that needed to end! 

5: Episode 5

S3 Ep5: Snowbound Horror

On Episode 5 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new release ANYTHING FOR JACKSON which sets up their dive into SNOWBOUND HORROR, British Ghost stories and a Christmas Horror franchise goes to war.

5: Snowbound Horror

On Episode 5 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new release ANYTHING FOR JACKSON which sets up their dive into SNOWBOUND HORROR, British Ghost stories and a Christmas Horror franchise goes to war.

S3 Ep4: Black Friday

On Episode 4 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases COME AND PLAY, RUN, BAD HAIR & BLOOD VESSEL. Inspired by Black Friday the hosts then dive into the world of Noir Horror films and serve up a wild shopping deep cut and a cinematic showdown at the mall. 

4: Black Friday

On Episode 4 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah catch up on the new releases COME AND PLAY, RUN, BAD HAIR & BLOOD VESSEL. Inspired by Black Friday the hosts then dive into the world of Noir Horror films and serve up a wild shopping deep cut and a cinematic showdown at the mall. 

S3 Ep3: Get Freaky

On Episode 3 of Fangoria’s COLOR OF THE DARK things are getting FREAKY.  Elric and Bekah dig into a few new releases with 'His House' & 'Antebllum' and rave about the new R-rated Teen slasher 'Freaky' before sitting down with the films director Chris Landon to discuss its origins and influential slasher films. There's also a slasher deep cut and a movie fight between a couple killers deserving of franchise status. 

3: Get Freaky

On Episode 3 of Fangoria’s COLOR OF THE DARK things are getting FREAKY.  Elric and Bekah dig into a few new releases with 'His House' & 'Antebllum' and rave about the new R-rated Teen slasher 'Freaky' before sitting down with the films director Chris Landon to discuss its origins and influential slasher films. There's also a slasher deep cut and a movie fight between a couple killers deserving of franchise status. 

Most F'd Up Horror Films - "Live" from the Frightening Ass Film Fest

"Live" from the  Frightening Ass Film Fest in Chattanooga our hosts Elric Kane & Rebekha McKendry dive into the Most "Fucked up" horror films of all time covering both the traditional list of extreme cinema as well as their own deep cut picks. 

S3: Most F'd Up Horror Films - "Live" from the Frightening Ass Film Fest

"Live" from the  Frightening Ass Film Fest in Chattanooga our hosts Elric Kane & Rebekha McKendry dive into the Most "Fucked up" horror films of all time covering both the traditional list of extreme cinema as well as their own deep cut picks. 

2: The Perfect Halloween Film Festival

On Episode 2 of Fangoria’s COLOR OF THE DARK it’s a Halloween Extravaganza! Elric and Bekah dig into what they’ve been watching to set the mood before diving into the Film rating system, censorship and how it effects the genre. They then curate a Halloween film festival based on each rating, so there’s horror for all ages this season.

S1 Ep2: The Perfect Halloween Film Festival

On Episode 2 of Fangoria’s COLOR OF THE DARK it’s a Halloween Extravaganza! Elric and Bekah dig into what they’ve been watching to set the mood before diving into the Film rating system, censorship and how it effects the genre. They then curate a Halloween film festival based on each rating, so there’s horror for all ages this season.

S1 Ep1: The History of Splatstick with Ryan Spindell

On this first episode of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK, Elric and Bekah dig into what they have been watching this Fall. Then filmmaker Ryan Spindell joins for a discussion on the history of “splatstick,” a colloquial term for hyper-gory horror-comedy movies. Plus, there are tons of deep cuts and a NYC sleaze movie fight. It’s about to get messy.

1: The History of Splatstick with Ryan Spindell

On this first episode of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK, Elric and Bekah dig into what they have been watching this Fall. Then filmmaker Ryan Spindell joins for a discussion on the history of “splatstick,” a colloquial term for hyper-gory horror-comedy movies. Plus, there are tons of deep cuts and a NYC sleaze movie fight. It’s about to get messy.

PENNING TERROR with Larry Zerner

Settle in for a brand new episode of PENNING TERROR with David Ian McKendry! David sits down (virtually) with Larry Zerner, for a fascinating discussion about legal issues and writing (and, of course, FRIDAY THE 13TH)!

S3: OFFICE HOURS - The History of Dead Right Horror Trivia

On this episode of Office Hours, Dr.  Rebekah McKendry talks about the history of Dead Right Horror Trivia, its importance to the horror community, and exciting new expansions to the game coming soon! 

OFFICE HOURS - The History of Dead Right Horror Trivia

On this episode of Office Hours, Dr.  Rebekah McKendry talks about the history of Dead Right Horror Trivia, its importance to the horror community, and exciting new expansions to the game coming soon! 

S3 Ep4: NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY - Insect Horror

On this episode of NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY, Dr. Rebekah McKendry was inspired by the recent news of murder hornets to dive into horror movies focused around insects! Bekah talks about her own fascination and fondness for insects and explains why bugs and spiders scare us so much! 

4: NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY - Insect Horror

On this episode of NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY, Dr. Rebekah McKendry was inspired by the recent news of murder hornets to dive into horror movies focused around insects! Bekah talks about her own fascination and fondness for insects and explains why bugs and spiders scare us so much! 

OFFICE HOURS - 28 Weeks Later Zombie Walk

On this episode of OFFICE HOURS, Dr. Rebekah McKendry talks about covering the New York City zombie walk for 28 WEEKS LATER and why it is one of her favorite experiences! 

S3: OFFICE HOURS - 28 Weeks Later Zombie Walk

On this episode of OFFICE HOURS, Dr. Rebekah McKendry talks about covering the New York City zombie walk for 28 WEEKS LATER and why it is one of her favorite experiences! 

3: NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY - Time Travel Horror with Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead and Dave Lawson

On this episode of NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY, Dr. Rebekah McKendry is joined by filmmakers Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, and Dave Lawson for a heady talk about time travel in horror and sci-fi movies. The filmmakers chat about how important time is to their movies (RESOLUTION, SPRING, THE ENDLESS), their favorite time travel theories, and much more!

S3 Ep3: NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY - Time Travel Horror with Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead and Dave Lawson

On this episode of NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY, Dr. Rebekah McKendry is joined by filmmakers Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, and Dave Lawson for a heady talk about time travel in horror and sci-fi movies. The filmmakers chat about how important time is to their movies (RESOLUTION, SPRING, THE ENDLESS), their favorite time travel theories, and much more!

S3: OFFICE HOURS - FANGORIA's Trinity of Terror Convention in Vegas

David and Rebekah McKendry recall working FANGORIA's Trinity of Terror Halloween convention in Las Vegas. As Dave puts it, it was "the best convention no one attended." Even though it may not have been a well-attended event, the McKendry's had a blast! 

OFFICE HOURS - FANGORIA's Trinity of Terror Convention in Vegas

David and Rebekah McKendry recall working FANGORIA's Trinity of Terror Halloween convention in Las Vegas. As Dave puts it, it was "the best convention no one attended." Even though it may not have been a well-attended event, the McKendry's had a blast! 

PENNING TERROR with Ricky Bates, Jr.

On this episode of PENNING TERROR, host David Ian McKendry sits down with screenwriter Ricky Bates, Jr. (EXCISION, SUBURBAN GOTHIC, TRASH FIRE) and talks how to craft eclectic characters, the refining process, and more! 

S3 Ep2: NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY - Horror Musicals!

On this episode of NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY, Dr. Rebekah McKendry mixes it up and dives into the magical (and very polarizing!) world of horror musicals! Enjoy! 

2: NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY - Horror Musicals!

On this episode of NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY, Dr. Rebekah McKendry mixes it up and dives into the magical (and very polarizing!) world of horror musicals! Enjoy! 

PENNING TERROR with Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kölsch

On this episode of PENNING TERROR, host David Ian McKendry chats with writing and directing duo Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kölsch (PET SEMATARY (2019), STARRY EYES) for a fascinating interview.

OFFICE HOURS - How the Coronavirus Will Affect Horror

Dr. Rebekah McKendry dedicates her OFFICE HOURS to touching on how national tragedies and pandemics have affected the horror genre historically and hypothesizes how the Coronavirus might affect our horror tastes in the future! 

S3: OFFICE HOURS - How the Coronavirus Will Affect Horror

Dr. Rebekah McKendry dedicates her OFFICE HOURS to touching on how national tragedies and pandemics have affected the horror genre historically and hypothesizes how the Coronavirus might affect our horror tastes in the future! 

PENNING TERROR with Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski

On this episode of PENNING TERROR, host David Ian McKendry chats with writing duo Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski (SUPER DARK TIMES, THE NIGHT HOUSE, THE SISTERS OF SAMHAIN) about the unique process of writing together and more! 

S3 Ep1: NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY - Video Nasties with David Gregory

Dr. Rebekah McKendry is back with Season 3 of NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY! To kick things off, Bekah and guest David Gregory dive deep into the history of the UK's "Video Nasties" of the late 70's and 80's. 

1: NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY - Video Nasties with David Gregory

Dr. Rebekah McKendry is back with Season 3 of NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY! To kick things off, Bekah and guest David Gregory dive deep into the history of the UK's "Video Nasties" of the late 70's and 80's. 

4: PENNING TERROR with Mallory O'Meara

On this episode on PENNING TERROR, host David Ian McKendry sits down with Mallory O'Meara, author of the fascinating book The Lady From the Black Lagoon! 

S1 Ep4: PENNING TERROR with Mallory O'Meara

On this episode on PENNING TERROR, host David Ian McKendry sits down with Mallory O'Meara, author of the fascinating book The Lady From the Black Lagoon! 

S1 Ep3: PENNING TERROR with Paul Tremblay

On this episode of PENNING TERROR, host David Ian McKendry sits down with writer Paul Tremblay! Paul is the author of The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at Devil's Rock, A Head Full of Ghosts, and more!