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Colors of the Dark

Rebekah McKendry, Elric Kane

Booking Overview

A horror-film analysis and history podcast that combines deep dives into genre eras, franchises, filmmakers, and notable titles with recurring interviews featuring horror filmmakers, showrunners, genre creators, and institutional experts. Agencies could credibly pitch established or emerging horror directors, writers, producers, actors, curators, historians, and scholars with relevant work or expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need recognized genre credentials or notable projects.

Metrics

Episodes: 188

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rebekah.mckendry@yahoo.com

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Host

Rebekah McKendry - Professor, horror writer-director, and Fangoria contributor specializing in horror film and genre studies.

Elric Kane - Professor, filmmaker, and co-host of the Pure Cinema Podcast with expertise in horror and film criticism.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Horror filmmakers, writers, showrunners, actors, genre historians, curators, and other established specialists with recognized projects, institutional expertise, or substantial knowledge of horror history.
Required Achievements:  
Created or worked on notable horror films, series, or theatrical productions, Held a recognized creative or leadership role in genre entertainment, Curated or contributed expertise to significant horror exhibitions or historical projects

Recent Guest Discussions

Brad Caleb Kane - The Upcoming Crystal Lake Series.

Nicholas Barlow - The Academy Museum's Upcoming Horror Exhibition.

Casper Kelly - His New Film Buddy And Contemporary Horror-comedy.

Graham Skipper - Horror Musicals And The Intersection Of Horror Filmmaking And Musical Theater.

Recent Topics

Film, Horror, Horror History, Filmmaking, Horror Franchises

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Colors of the Dark
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S3 Ep128: Beyond Fest!

October 09, 2026

Episode 128 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER and a slew of Beyond fest premieres- SENDER, THE CYCLE, ITHAQUA, SUNDOWN, V/H/S MIXTAPE, RIVER & BEWARE BUONIA as well as new books & Graphic novels! 

S3 Ep127: GRAND GUIGNOL

September 25, 2026

Episode 127 of Fangoria’s COLORS OF THE DARK Elric and Bekah discuss new films RESIDENT EVIL, BLOOD SACRIFICE, WHO’S WATCHING?, GATOR FACE, GOODY GOODY & GRIND. We are then joined by David Gregory of Severin Films to discuss his fascinating new documentary THEATRE OF HORRORS: THE SORDID STORY OF PARIS’ GRAND GUIGNOL

S3 Ep126: Crystal Lake

September 11, 2026

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 discuss the upcoming HORROR SHOW exhibit and then we dive into the upcoming series CRYSTAL LAKE series with showrunner Brad Caleb Kane. 

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Frequently asked questions

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Colors of the Dark
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How do I get in touch with Colors of the Dark?

Colors of the Dark is hosted by Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane. Its publicly listed email is rebekah.mckendry@yahoo.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Colors of the Dark?

The publicly listed email for Colors of the Dark: rebekah.mckendry@yahoo.com.

How many listeners does Colors of the Dark have?

Podseeker estimates Colors of the Dark reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Colors of the Dark?

Colors of the Dark typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Horror filmmakers, writers, showrunners, actors, genre historians, curators, and other established specialists with recognized projects, institutional expertise, or substantial knowledge of horror history. Common among recent guests: Created or worked on notable horror films, series, or theatrical productions; Held a recognized creative or leadership role in genre entertainment; Curated or contributed expertise to significant horror exhibitions or historical projects. Recent guests include Brad Caleb Kane, Nicholas Barlow, and Casper Kelly.

How hard is it to get booked on Colors of the Dark?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Colors of the Dark cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Horror, Horror History, Filmmaking, and Horror Franchises. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

rebekah.mckendry@yahoo.com

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