Colors of the Dark
FANGORIA Podcast Network
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.
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May 7, 2020 • 10min
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!
Apr 30, 2020 • 59min
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!
Apr 23, 2020 • 18min
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!
Apr 21, 2020 • 35min
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!
Apr 16, 2020 • 45min
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!
Apr 14, 2020 • 1h 9min
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.
Apr 9, 2020 • 9min
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!
Apr 7, 2020 • 44min
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!
Apr 2, 2020 • 41min
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.
Mar 31, 2020 • 39min
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!
