Darker Shades of Black

Dec 26 2024 52 ep. 99 mins
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A podcast that critiques novels, audio dramas, films and television programs revolving around the darker aspects of man‘s inner nature. We delve into stories exploring cosmic horror, dystopian fiction, dark fantasy and the supernatural.

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Darker Shades of Black Ep48 (Sunshine Review)

Dec 26 2024 70 mins  
In this review we follow a group of astronauts on a perilous mission to reignite our dying sun. We examine Danny Boyle's science fiction horror film Sunshine.

Darker Shades of Black Ep47 (At the Mountains of Madness Review)

Oct 17 2024 77 mins  
In this review we follow a group of scientists as they explore a cold and desolate, godforsaken land, where no man was meant to go. We examine H.P. Lovecraft's science fiction horror story At the Mountains of Madness.

Darker Shades of Black Ep46 (Troika Review)

Jul 09 2024 100 mins  
In this review we learn about an alien ship that has emerged from a wormhole and into our solar system. A group of cosmonauts are sent to investigate this mysterious vessel and discover what lies within the Matryoshka. We examine Alastair Reynolds science fiction story Troika.

Darker Shades of Black Ep45 (Beyond the Aquila Rift Review)

Jun 22 2024 82 mins  
In this review we follow a cargo ship crew into uncharted space as they discover a remote outpost called Saumlaki Station. We examine Alastair Reynolds science fiction horror story Beyond the Aquila Rift.

Darker Shades of Black Ep44 (Cowboy Bebop Review)

Jun 05 2024 104 mins  
In this review we delve into the gritty world of cyberpunk bounty hunters. We examine the live action science fiction series Cowboy Bebop.

Darker Shades of Black Ep43 (Blade Runner Review)

Dec 12 2023 81 mins  
In this review we descend into a dystopian world of cyberpunk. We examine Ridley Scott's science fiction noir film Blade Runner.

Darker Shades of Black Ep42 (Oldboy Review)

Feb 10 2023 106 mins  
In this review we see a man kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years. Once he is released, he is given five days to locate his mysterious captor, or never know the reason why his life was destroyed. We examine Park Chan-wook's neo-noir action film Oldboy.

Darker Shades of Black Ep41 (Yellowjackets Season 1 Review)

Jan 19 2023 177 mins  
In this review we learn about the survivors of a horrific plane crash deep in the Canadian wilderness. We examine the dramatic horror series Yellowjackets Season 1.

Darker Shades of Black Ep40 (Squid Game Season 1 Review)

Sep 02 2022 136 mins  
In this review we watch a simple children's game become a surreal and twisted form of brutal entertainment for a madman. We examine the Korean television series Squid Game Season 1.

Darker Shades of Black (Stephen King's The Dark Tower Hard Choices Trailer)

Aug 24 2022 1 mins  
A Broken Man Trying To Save A Dying World