Darker Shades of Black

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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 dark fantasy, dystopian fiction, science fiction, horror and the supernatural.

Korea Black


    • Jun 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 37m AVG DURATION
    • 54 EPISODES


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    Darker Shades of Black Ep49 (Ex Machina Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 73:45


    In this review we explore the concept of artificial life and the likelihood of a created being becoming sentient. We examine Alex Garland's science fiction film Ex Machina.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep48 (Sunshine Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 70:00


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 77:47


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 100:41


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 82:52


    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 known as Beyond the Aquila Rift.

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    Darker Shades of Black Ep44 (Cowboy Bebop Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 104:49


    In this review we delve into the gritty world of cyberpunk bounty hunters. We examine the live action science fiction series known as Cowboy Bebop.

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    Darker Shades of Black Ep43 (Blade Runner Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 81:06


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 106:34


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 177:43


    In this review we learn about the survivors of a horrific plane crash deep in the Canadian wilderness. We examine the dramatic horror series known as Yellowjackets Season 1.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep40 (Squid Game Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 136:59


    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 known as the Squid Game.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 1:54


    A Broken Man Trying To Save A Dying World

    Darker Shades of Black Ep39 (Stephen King's Black House Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 166:24


    A Review of Stephen King's Black House. Jack Sawyer is a former Los Angeles police officer who is hunting a serial killer called The Fisherman. As the story unfolds we learn that The Fisherman has made Faustian bargain with a powerful demon. And this demon serves a being, who is evil incarnate, known as the Crimson King.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep38 (Stephen King's The Talisman Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 212:50


    A Review of Stephen King's The Talisman. Jack Sawyer is a 12 year old boy who is trying to find a cure for his dying mother. He embarks on a journey that takes him from 1980's America to an alternate reality known as The Territories.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep37 (Tincture Season 2 Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 173:33


    In this review we delve deeper into a devastated world stricken by a catastrophic event. We learn more about the fallen state of mankind and the rise of the Devil himself. We examine Matthew D. Jordan's science fiction drama Tincture Season 2.

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    Darker Shades of Black Ep36 (Tincture Season 1 Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 156:13


    In this review we discuss an incredible story inspired by Stephen King's Dark Tower series. The earth has been afflicted by a catastrophic event known as “The Great Whatever”. The world has been changed into a post-apocalyptic barren wasteland and humanity has become barbaric wandering nomads. We examine Matthew D. Jordan's science fiction drama Tincture Season 1.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep35 (Dune Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 99:02


    In this review we journey into the distant future and explore a feudal interstellar empire on the verge of war. Two of the noble houses are vying for control over a precious natural resource known as spice. We examine Denis Villeneuve's science fiction drama Dune.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep34 (The Many Saints of Newark Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 100:41


    In this review we go back in time to the turbulent 1960's and 70's of northern New Jersey. We witness the early years of Tony Soprano, which led to him becoming one the greatest gangsters of all time. We examine David Chase's crime drama The Many Saints of Newark.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep33 (The Green Mile Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 97:52


    In this review we return to another story set in a twentieth century prison. In 1935 a black man is sentenced to Death Row for the rape and murder of two white girls. As the story reveals itself, we learn there's more to this man than meets the eye. We examine Frank Darabont's prison drama The Green Mile.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep32 (The Shawshank Redemption Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 99:07


    In this review we venture into a prison set in the mid twentieth century. We unravel a story that shines a light on what it means to be human, in conjunction with the struggle to persevere through the hardships of life. We examine Frank Darabont's prison drama The Shawshank Redemption.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep31 (The Game Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 57:27


    In this review we watch a man enter into a game that pushes him to the brink of insanity. As events begin to reveal themselves, we discover this may not be a game at all, but a conspiracy to destroy a man's life. We examine David Fincher's mystery thriller The Game.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep30 (Gone Girl Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 106:55


    In this review we watch a man deal with the mysterious disappearance of his wife. As the story unfolds, a journal is found chronicling a broken marriage, built on lies and deceit. We examine David Fincher's mystery thriller Gone Girl.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep29 (Nightcrawler Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 88:57


    In this review we explore the darker side of broadcast news. A con man discovers that his lack of empathy, and fascination with gruesome murders, are perfect prerequisites for survival in the world of crime journalism. We examine the film known as Nightcrawler.

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    Darker Shades of Black Ep28 (Contagion Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 105:16


    In this review art imitates life as we're exposed to another pandemic. One that is eerily similar to the events we're experiencing today. We examine the film known as Contagion.

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    Darker Shades of Black Ep27 (Bright Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 115:24


    In this review we explore an alternate version of Los Angeles where humans, orcs and elves live among each other. We follow two detectives who fight to survive against police corruption, gang violence and supernatural cults. We examine the fantasy thriller Bright.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep26 (Identity Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 90:34


    In this review we visit a desolate motel in the Nevada desert. Due to a torrential rainstorm, ten strangers are stranded at this ominous motel, and one by one are murdered throughout the night. We examine the crime thriller Identity.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep25 (Black Widow Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 92:00


    In this review we delve into a world of assassins. Natasha Romanoff has been marked for death by a shadowy group known as the Red Room. We examine Black Widow.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep24 (Stephen King's The Dark Tower Book 3 The Waste Lands Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 24:05


    A Review of Stephen King's The Dark Tower Book 3 The Waste Lands. When the laws governing the world collapsed. Death and destruction eventually took root. Those who had survived the wars, disease and famine, wandered around aimlessly, scavenging through what was left behind from better days.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 1:54


    A Broken Man Trying To Save A Dying World

    Darker Shades of Black Ep23 (We're Alive Season 4 Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 145:18


    A Review of Kc Wayland's We're Alive Season 4. The Tower Survivors have decided to go on the offensive against the zombie hordes. With their ultimate goal being, to hunt down and kill, the sadistic leader known as Ink.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep22 (We're Alive Season 3 Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 147:13


    A Review of Kc Wayland's We're Alive Season 3. The remaining Tower survivors have fled Los Angeles. They hope to find safety at a Army base known as Fort Irwin. But no matter where the survivors go, there will always be monsters, who want them dead.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep21 (We're Alive Season 2 Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 103:32


    A Review of Kc Wayland's We're Alive Season 2. As the zombie hordes continue their reign of terror. We follow a band of survivors, as they persevere against, the unnatural state of the world.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep20 (We're Alive Season 1 Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 146:56


    A Review of Kc Wayland's We're Alive Season 1. The world has been stricken by a virus that can mutate humans into cannibalistic beasts. Those who have not been turned into monsters are trying to survive by any means necessary.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep19 (The Mist Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 74:18


    In this review we watch a mysterious weather phenomenon wreak havoc upon a small town. The terrifying monsters that invade the town, are a reflection of the human monsters, that already exist within it. We examine Frank Darabont's science fiction horror film The Mist.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep18 (Se7en Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 76:38


    In this review we follow the journey of two detectives hunting a man who is evil incarnate. A serial killer executes people, under the guise of the seven deadly sins, in order to expose the depravity of the world. We examine David Fincher's crime drama Se7en.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep17 (Alien: Covenant Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 125:28


    In this review we follow the ill-fated voyage of a colony ship to a uncharted planet. The horrors that befall the crew can only be described as unspeakable. We examine Ridley Scott's science fiction film Alien: Covenant.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep16 (Prometheus Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 115:30


    In this review we explore the origin of mankind and its connection to extraterrestrial life. We examine Ridley Scott's science fiction film Prometheus.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep15 (Evidence of Atlantis and The Anunnaki Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 205:02


    In this review we discuss a documentary by BIlly Carson called Evidence of Atlantis and The Anunnaki. Our conversation examines Mr. Carson's theories on religion, the origins of civilization, and his belief that critical thinking can change the world for the better.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep14 (The Boys Season 2 Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 124:11


    In this review we continue to explore the depravity of a world gone mad. We follow Billy the Butcher on the long and winding road to Hell. We examine The Boys Season 2.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep13 (The Boys Season 1 Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 131:22


    In this review we delve into a twisted world of corruption, violence and bloodshed. Where super powered beings work for a corporation to serve and protect the public. And vigilantes work with the government as a counterbalance to corporate controlled superheroes. We examine The Boys Season 1.

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    Darker Shades of Black Ep12 (The Leviathan Chronicles Season 3 Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 116:18


    A Review of Christof Laputka's Leviathan Chronicles Season 3. The computer virus that has infected the Leviathan computer system is wrecking havoc throughout the city. Seinshun and the Black Door Group have joined forces to find the aliens. And we finally learn the purpose behind the Eden Initiative. We at the Darker Shades of Black podcast would like to dedicate this episode to Jimmy Saltzer. Rest in peace my friend. WE STAND WITH JIMMY!!!

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    Darker Shades of Black Ep11 (The Leviathan Chronicles Season 2 Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 182:33


    A Review of Christof Laputka's Leviathan Chronicles Season 2. We delve into the inner workings of the mysterious Black Door Group. As well as learn more about the Leviathan City political system. And the hunt for the elusive aliens continues.

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    Darker Shades of Black Ep10 (The Leviathan Chronicles Season 1 Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 121:39


    A Review of Christof Laputka's Leviathan Chronicles Season 1. The story centers around a group of people who have withdrawn from human society, in order to live their lives as enlightened immortals. They have created a hidden city, deep within the Marianas Trench, that is far more advanced than any mortal city in existence. However, the people of Leviathan have various enemies throughout the world. Enemies who want nothing more than the absolute destruction of their Utopian civilization.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep9 (The Sparrow Series Book 2 Children of God Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 85:30


    A Review of Mary Doria Russell's The Sparrow Series Book 2 Children of God. Emilio Sandoz is recovering from a disastrous mission on the alien world of Rakhat. And despite the unspeakable horrors he lived through, the Society of Jesus wants him to return.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep8 (The Sparrow Series Book 1 The Sparrow Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 85:59


    A Review of Mary Doria Russell's The Sparrow Series Book 1 The Sparrow. Emilio Sandoz is the sole survivor of a ill-fated mission to a foreign world. He was a Jesuit priest who wanted to spread the word of God to alien race of people. This led to a series of horrific events that scarred his soul, crippled his body and broke his heart.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep7 (Stephen Kings's The Dark Tower Book 2 The Drawing of the Three Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 20:09


    A Review of Stephen King's The Dark Tower Book 2 The Drawing of the Three. There are some people born with a black mark on their soul. And because of this, pain and suffering become a sort of second skin, that almost feels as natural as their own. Whether a person is damned by God or by choice, is irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. When it's all said and done, the only true guiding principle in life, is to survive by any means necessary.

    Darker Shades of Black (Stephen King's The Dark Tower By Any Means Necessary Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 0:46


    Survival By Any Means Necessary

    Darker Shades of Black Ep6 (Promising Young Woman Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 76:23


    In this review we delve into what it means to be a sexual predator. A woman is traumatized by a horrific event that changes her life forever. There is no fixing what was broken or unraveling what was done. All that remains is memories of the past on a road to vengeance. We examine the film known as Promising Young Woman.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep5 (The Capitol Riots)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 102:40


    A Conversation About The Storming of The United States Capitol

    Darker Shades of Black Ep4 (Parasite Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 90:18


    In this review we enter a world of greed and class discrimination. As one family hunts and feeds off of another family in order to survive the harsh reality of life. We examine the Korean film known as Parasite.

    Darker Shades of Black Ep3 (Black Mirror Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 101:57


    In this review we explore the depths of human depravity. How people can become twisted and corrupted by their own man made devices. We leave no stone left unturned as we stare into the abyss of Black Mirror.

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    Darker Shades of Black Ep2 (Stephen King's The Dark Tower Book 1 The Gunslinger Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 60:33


    A Review of Stephen King's The Dark Tower Book 1 The Gunslinger. The story takes place in a metaphorical Hell on earth. And the Gunslinger, whose name is Roland Deschain, is chasing the Devil into his wicked kingdom. Roland's journey is ultimately a test of wills and the measure of a man. A man who will stop at nothing to get what he desires or die tying to achieve it. The journey begins in the aftermath of a world that has moved on. It was once a place of splendor and wonder, that is now desolate and dying.

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