Colors of the Dark

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.

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. 

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...

"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. 

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.

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.

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)!

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! 

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! 

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! 

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!

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! 

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! 

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! 

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.

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! 

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! 

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. 

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 ! 

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! 

On this episode of PENNING TERROR, host David Ian McKendry sits down with Simon Barrett (YOU'RE NEXT, A HORRIBLE WAY TO DIE, V/H/S, THE GUEST) to discuss his career journey and his own writing process! 

On this episode of PENNING TERROR, David Ian McKendry sits down with auteur Richard Stanley. They talk adapting H.P. Lovecraft and more! 

We have a very special treat for you while you wait for Season 3 of NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY: A brand new podcast by David Ian McKendry! On each episode of PENNING TERROR, David dives deep into the art of screenwriting with special guests Richard Stanley, Simon Barrett, Mallory O'Mara, Paul Tremblay, and more! Learn the tricks of the trade and enjoy this thorough look at that crucial first step: putti...

On this episode of Office Hours, Dr. Rebekah McKendry talks about how she landed a job at Fango and why it's important to follow your dreams! 

On this special episode of NIGHTMARE UNIVERSITY, Dr. Rebekah McKendry and guest A.J. Bowen talk about working with micro-budgets and how YOU can make your own movie!