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Chris & Robert are The Film Flamers - a podcast covering the production, film history, and legacy of each horror film (or horror adjacent film) they cover, with a bit of comedy tossed in! Expect deep dives of both new and old favorites, hot takes and movie reviews of new releases, top ten lists, and the latest horror movie news. When it comes to horror movies, The Film Flamers podcast has you covered... in blood!
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Monday Sep 25, 2023
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master is a 1988 American fantasy slasher film directed by Renny Harlin and written by Brian Helgeland and Ken & Jim Wheat. The film stars Robert England, Alice Wilcox, and Danny Hassel. The film’s plot follows Freddy Krueger as he completes his revenge against the families that killed him, along with using another teen girl to gain access to new victims to satisfy his murderous needs.
If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733!
Watch the Movie: https://amzn.to/3ZqUeLf
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames
- Week 2: Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
- Week 3: Nightmare on Elm Street 4: Dream Master
- Patreon: Nightmare on Elm Street 5: Dream Child
Coming in October 2023:
- 13 Ghosts
- 13th Warrior
- Top 13 X-Files Episodes!
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
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- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- #ExiledTexan
- Alex Mendoza
- Anthony Criswell
- Ashlie Thornbury
- BarbieDolly
- BattleBurrito
- BelleBeignet
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Bennett Hunter
- Big Dave
- Bonnie Jay
- BreakfastChainsawMassacre
- Call me Lestat
- CenobiteBetty
- Christopher Nelson
- CJ Mcginnis
- Dan Alvarez
- Gia-Ranita Pitt
- Gillian Murtagh
- GlazedDonut
- GWilliamNYC
- Incognicat
- Irwan Iskak
- James Aumann
- Jessica E
- Josh Young
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Laura O'Malley
- Lisa Libby
- Livi
- Loch Hightower
- Mary
- Matthew McHenry
- McKenna Hirschmann
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Niko Allred
- Orion Yannotti
- Paul Perez
- Penelope Nelson
- random dude
- Robert B.
- Robert Eppers
- Rosieredleader
- Ryan King
- Sean Homrig
- The Dean Swan
- William Skinner
Sweet dreams...
"Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Includes music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Monday Sep 18, 2023
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors is a 1987 American fantasy slasher film directed by Chuck Russell. The story was developed by Wes Craven and Bruce Wagner with a screenplay that included the talents of Frank Darabont. It’s the third installment in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. The film stars Heather Langenkamp, Patricia Arquette, Laurence Fishburne, Priscilla Pointer, Craig Wasson, and Robert Englund as primetime star-maker Freddy Krueger. The music for the film was composed by Angelo Badalamenti of Twin Peaks fame, with a theme song titled “Dream Warriors” performed by the American Heavy Metal band Dokken.
If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733!
Watch the Movie: https://amzn.to/3rmxJdC
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames
- Week 2: Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
- Week 3: Nightmare on Elm Street 4: Dream Master
- Patreon: Nightmare on Elm Street 5: Dream Child
Coming in October 2023:
- 13 Ghosts
- 13th Warrior
- Top 13 X-Files Episodes!
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
- Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thefilmflamers
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/
- Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/
- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- #ExiledTexan
- Alex Mendoza
- Anthony Criswell
- Ashlie Thornbury
- BarbieDolly
- BattleBurrito
- BelleBeignet
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Bennett Hunter
- Big Dave
- Bonnie Jay
- BreakfastChainsawMassacre
- Call me Lestat
- CenobiteBetty
- Christopher Nelson
- CJ Mcginnis
- Dan Alvarez
- Gia-Ranita Pitt
- Gillian Murtagh
- GlazedDonut
- GWilliamNYC
- Incognicat
- Irwan Iskak
- James Aumann
- Jessica E
- Josh Young
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Laura O'Malley
- Lisa Libby
- Livi
- Loch Hightower
- Mary
- Matthew McHenry
- McKenna Hirschmann
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Niko Allred
- Orion Yannotti
- Paul Perez
- Penelope Nelson
- random dude
- Robert B.
- Robert Eppers
- Rosieredleader
- Ryan King
- Sean Homrig
- The Dean Swan
- William Skinner
Sweet dreams...
"Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Includes music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Monday Sep 19, 2022
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985)
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge is a 1985 American supernatural slasher film directed by Jack Sholder and written by David Chaskin, with music by Christopher Young. The film is the second installment in the Elm Street franchise, and stars Mark Patton, Kim Myers, and Robert Rusler. Robert England reprises his role as Freddy Kruger, the burned, dream-stalking slasher.
If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733!
Watch the movie: https://amzn.to/3L40uRT
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames
- Week 2: A Nightmare on Elm Street
- Week 3: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge
- Patreon: Wes Craven Poll!
Coming in October 2022:
- Tales from the Darkside
- Tales from the Crypt
- Top Ten Simpson's Treehouse of Horror Episodes
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
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- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Bennet Hunter
- Brandon Anderson
- CenobiteBetty
- Dan Alvarez
- Daveruff87
- Erica Huff
- Gia-Ranita Pitt
- George
- Hunter C
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Kyle Kavanagh
- Lisa Libby
- Loch Hightower
- Matthew McHenry
- Mr. E. Patron
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Orion Yannotti
- Penelope
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- Random Dude
- Robert B.
- Sean Homrig
- The Unknown Patron
- Walstrich
Sweet dreams...
"Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Includes music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Monday Sep 12, 2022
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
A Nightmare On Elm Street is a 1984 American supernatural slasher film written and directed by Wes Craven and produced by Robert Shaye. It is the first installment in a very large franchise, and stars Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Ronnee Blakely, and Johnny Depp in his first major role. Robert England appears as Freddy Kreuger, a character that would become one of the most beloved horror villains of all time.
If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733!
Watch the movie: https://amzn.to/3TE9t05
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames
- Week 2: A Nightmare on Elm Street
- Week 3: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge
- Patreon: Wes Craven Poll!
Coming in October 2022:
- Tales from the Darkside
- Tales from the Crypt
- Top Ten Simpson's Treehouse of Horror Episodes
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
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- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Bennet Hunter
- Brandon Anderson
- CenobiteBetty
- Dan Alvarez
- Daveruff87
- Erica Huff
- Gia-Ranita Pitt
- George
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Kyle Kavanagh
- Lisa Libby
- Loch Hightower
- Matthew McHenry
- Mr. E. Patron
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Orion Yannotti
- Penelope
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- Random Dude
- Robert B.
- Sean Homrig
- The Unknown Patron
- Walstrich
Sweet dreams...
"Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Includes music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Monday Oct 25, 2021
Hot Take: Halloween Kills (2021)
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
It's finally here! Halloween Kills premiered on October 15th, and we saw it on opening weekend and recorded our immediate reactions just for you. Have you seen it? Let us know what you thought of it by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733!
Watch Halloween Kills: https://www.peacocktv.com/halloween-kills?cid=2110filmhlwklspkpdsearch5774
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: October 2021
- Week 2: Halloween '78
- Week 3: Halloween '18
- Week 4: Hot Take: Halloween Kills
Coming in November 2021:
- The Exorcist: https://amzn.to/3ot1vJQ
- The Exorcist 3: https://amzn.to/2ZVhpTd
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
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- NEW! Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/
- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- Alvin
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Bennet Hunter
- Brandon Anderson
- Charlotte Allen
- Dan Alvarez
- Daveruff87
- Dr. Joe
- DW
- Erica Huff
- George
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Kyle Kavanagh
- Lisa Libby
- Matthew McHenry
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Nina Yanez
- Orion Yannotti
- Penelope
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- Robert B.
- The Unknown Patron
Sweet dreams...
"Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
"Orange" - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena: https://youtu.be/Vh-FWjjtcTM

Monday Oct 18, 2021
Halloween (2018)
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
We're continuing our deep dive into the Halloween franchise by immersing ourselves into 2018's Halloween, the sequel that horrifically murdered all the other sequels from the timeline. Directed by David Gordon Green and executive produced and scored by none other than John Carpenter himself, this sequel promises to return us to Haddonfield and into the trauma-ridden arms of Laurie Strode herself, Jamie Lee Curtis.
If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733!
Watch Halloween: https://amzn.to/3BQhOV5
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: October 2021
- Week 2: Halloween '78
- Week 3: Halloween '18
- Week 4: Hot Take: Halloween Kills
Coming in November 2021:
- The Exorcist: https://amzn.to/3ot1vJQ
- The Exorcist 3: https://amzn.to/2ZVhpTd
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
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- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- Alvin
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Bennet Hunter
- Brandon Anderson
- Charlotte Allen
- Dan Alvarez
- Daveruff87
- Dr. Joe
- DW
- Erica Huff
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Kyle Kavanagh
- Lisa Libby
- Matthew McHenry
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Nina Yanez
- Orion Yannotti
- Penelope
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- Robert B.
- The Unknown Patron
Sweet dreams...
"Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
"Orange" - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena: https://youtu.be/Vh-FWjjtcTM

Monday Oct 11, 2021
Halloween (1978)
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
For our 150th episode, we're finally deep diving into John Carpenter's 1978 horror slasher classic, Halloween, starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, et al. We're diving head-first into this daddy of new-wave horror by discussing its legacy and production history, along with deconstructing all the famous tropes we know and love. If Halloween has ever meant anything to you, you'll love this episode - and mayhaps learn some new things along the way!
If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733!
Watch Halloween: https://amzn.to/3Dw9IS2
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: October 2021
- Week 2: Halloween '78
- Week 3: Halloween '18
- Week 4: Hot Take: Halloween Kills
Coming in November 2021:
- The Exorcist: https://amzn.to/3ot1vJQ
- The Exorcist 3: https://amzn.to/2ZVhpTd
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
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- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- Alvin
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Bennet Hunter
- Brandon Anderson
- Charlotte Allen
- Dan Alvarez
- Dr. Joe
- DW
- Erica Huff
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Kyle Kavanagh
- Lisa Libby
- Matthew McHenry
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Nina Yanez
- Orion Yannotti
- Penelope
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- Robert B.
- The Unknown Patron
Sweet dreams...
"Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
"Orange" - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena: https://youtu.be/Vh-FWjjtcTM

Monday Sep 20, 2021
Maniac (2012)
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
For the second wood of the month, we're giving you Frank Khalfoun and Alexandre Aja's Maniac, starring Elijah Wood and Nora Arnezeder. So, doll yourselves up, get your wash and set, and prepare to be scalped by the man of the month himself, Elijah "Norman Dates" Wood.
If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733!
Watch Maniac: https://amzn.to/3zoURGk
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: September 2021
- Week 2: The Faculty (1998)
- Week 3: Maniac (2012)
- Week 4: Patreon: The Good Son (1993)
Coming in October 2021:
- Halloween (1978): https://amzn.to/2Yo7Viq
- Halloween (2018): https://amzn.to/3h8uYEy
- Hot Take: Halloween Kills (2021)
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
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- NEW! Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/
- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- Alvin
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Bennet Hunter
- Brandon Anderson
- Charlotte Allen
- Dan Alvarez
- Dr. Joe
- DW
- Erica Huff
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Kyle Kavanagh
- Lisa Libby
- Loch Hightower
- Matthew McHenry
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Nina Yanez
- Orion Yannotti
- Penelope
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- Robert B.
- The Unknown Patron
Sweet dreams...
"Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
"Orange" - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena: https://youtu.be/Vh-FWjjtcTM

Monday Dec 30, 2019
Top Ten Horror Movie Slashers
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
We're doing something a little bit different this month for our Top Ten - we're not only carrying on the conversation we started in our deep dive of Black Christmas, we're also bringing you Chris's "Evolution of the Slasher" as well as Robert's definitive list of Top Ten Slashers! Let us know what your favorite slashers are, and if you have any thoughts on the history of slashers we brought you in this episode!
Slashers in this episode:
- A Nightmare on Elm Street: https://amzn.to/2S1RTpv
- Black Christmas: https://amzn.to/2Poayd3
- Cruising: https://amzn.to/2PMrTvy
- Final Destination: https://amzn.to/2rQZkVx
- Friday the 13th: https://amzn.to/2PmJuLs
- Halloween: https://amzn.to/2LUI9t6
- House of Wax: https://amzn.to/2qZYLbO
- I Know What You Did Last Summer: https://amzn.to/2S690qf
- It Follows: https://amzn.to/2PM34zP
- Opera: https://amzn.to/2Po56XE
- Psycho: https://amzn.to/36HKBv9
- Scream: https://amzn.to/38R4DFo
- Silent Night, Deadly Night: https://amzn.to/34u8Ds5
- The Final Girls: https://amzn.to/2PmJzPg
- The Leopard Man: https://amzn.to/2En6gwi
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: https://amzn.to/2subRhT
- Thirteen Women: https://amzn.to/2PnrZuk
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: December 2019
- Week 2: Hot Take: Knives Out
- Week 3: Black Christmas (1974)
- Week 4: Top Ten Slasher Movies
Coming in January:
- The Invitation (2015): https://amzn.to/355hxgK
Get in Touch:
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Sweet dreams...
Intro/Outro Music Credits: "Welcome to Horrorland" and "Master Disorder" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Monday Dec 23, 2019
Black Christmas (1974)
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Merry Christmas, listeners! Has the holiday season got you down? Well, we've got just the remedy for you. Watch this progressive, feminist proto-slasher movie from the before-times. It features a drunk Lois Lane, unrequited love, and a British Hussey who doesn't know how to answer a phone. And we haven't even mentioned all the blood! If you haven't seen Black Christmas before, check it out and run - don't walk - back here to listen to our deep dive!
Watch Black Christmas: https://amzn.to/35pp36c
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: December 2019
- Week 2: Hot Take: Knives Out
- Week 3: Black Christmas (1974)
- Week 4: Top Ten Slasher Movies
Coming in January:
- The Invitation (2015): https://amzn.to/355hxgK
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
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- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Sweet dreams...
Intro/Outro Music Credits: "Welcome to Horrorland" and "Master Disorder" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/