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.

S1 Ep1: The History of Splatstick with Ryan Spindell

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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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 Ep80: Roger Corman Tribute

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 Ep79: HORROR MOVIE! (A Novel)

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 Ep78: Top Ten Religious Horrors!

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 Ep77: Vincenzo Natali

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. 

S1 Ep1: The History of Splatstick with Ryan Spindell

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