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The Film Flamers is a horror movie podcast for fans of slashers, scream queens, and sarcastic deep dives. Hosts Chris & Robert explore the bloody best (and worst) of horror cinema—from cult classics to new releases—with history, hot takes, and a dash of dark comedy. Expect film reviews, top ten lists, horror news, and episodes that’ll have you screaming… with laughter. Follow us and leave a 5-star review to help us haunt more ears!
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Monday Jan 18, 2021
The Shining (1980)
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Join us for one of the most famous (and infamous) horror classics of all time - The Shining! Directed by Stanley Kubrick based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King, The Shining stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers. Everything about this film and its history is fascinating, and trust us when we say this deep dive won't disappoint you. So come play with us, listeners... forever, and ever, and ever...
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 it here: https://amzn.to/3nMR6Vq
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: January 2021
- Week 2: Best Horror Movies of 2020
- Week 3: The Shining (1980)
- Week 4: Doctor Sleep (2019)
Coming in February 2021:
- Ghost: https://amzn.to/356fL0J
- The Loved Ones: https://amzn.to/3hExRMc
Get in Touch:
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- NEW! Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/
- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- Amber Couch
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Brandon Anderson
- Charlotte
- Dan Alvarez
- DW
- Erica Huff
- Janis
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Loch Hightower
- Matthew McHenry
- Michael Allred
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Nina Yanez
- Orion Yannotti
- Penelope
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- 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 Nov 16, 2020
ThanksKilling (2008)
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
For our second deep dive of the month, we're bringing you the transcendent horror & Thanksgiving masterpiece, ThanksKilling. Join us as we discuss this seminal classic, and prepare for your life to be forever changed by the experience. We stand with you, Turkie. We. Stand. With. You.
Note: This episode may or may not be 100% sarcastic. The Film Flamers are not responsible for irreparable damage to the reputations of Turkeyologists everywhere. No turkeys were harmed in the recording of this podcast episode.
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 it here: https://amzn.to/2U6VeDp
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: November 2020
- Week 2: The Howling (1981)
- Week 3: ThanksKilling (2008)
- Week 4: Hot Takes
Coming in December:
- Night of the Comet: https://amzn.to/35SroYH
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- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- Amber Couch
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Brandon Anderson
- Charlotte
- Erica Huff
- Janis
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Loch Hightower
- Matthew McHenry
- Michael Allred
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Nina Yanez
- Orion Yannotti
- Penelope
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- 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 Nov 09, 2020
The Howling (1981)
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
For our first deep dive of the month, we're bringing you Joe Dante's 1981 werewolf classic, The Howling, starring Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, and Robert Picardo. The film follows a television newswoman sent to a remote mountain resort after a near fatal incident with a serial killer, unaware that the residents are werewolves.
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 it here: https://amzn.to/325RwOz
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: November 2020
- Week 2: The Howling (1981)
- Week 3: ThanksKilling (2008)
- Week 4: Hot Takes
Coming in December:
- Night of the Comet: https://amzn.to/35SroYH
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
- Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/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:
- Amber Couch
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Brandon Anderson
- Charlotte
- Erica Huff
- Janis
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Loch Hightower
- Matthew McHenry
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Nina Yanez
- Orion Yannotti
- Penelope
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- 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 26, 2020
Hot Take: The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Join us as we discuss the hotly anticipated series The Haunting of Bly Manor brought to us by the incomparable Mike Flanagan, the director who gave us the first series, The Haunting of Hill House, along with films like Doctor Sleep, Oculus, and Ouija: Origin of Evil. Does it hold up next to some of his other work? Find out right here, right now.
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!
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: October 2020
- Week 2: Top Ten Horror Novels
- Week 3: Terrified
- Week 4: The Haunting of Bly Manor
Coming in November:
- The Howling: https://amzn.to/3cWOl0b
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
- Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thefilmflamers
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- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFilmFlamers
- NEW! Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/
- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- Amber Couch
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Charlotte
- Erica Huff
- Janis
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Loch Hightower
- Matthew McHenry
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Nina Yanez
- Orion Yannotti
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- 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 19, 2020
Terrified (2018)
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Join us as we discuss the aptly named Argentinian horror film Terrified (Spanish: Aterrados), written, scored, and directed by Demián Rugna. We wanted to pick something extra terrifying for you this Halloween, and we think we just might have outdone ourselves. Don't miss this one!
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 Terrified: https://amzn.to/3k5DfZf
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: October 2020
- Week 2: Top Ten Horror Novels
- Week 3: Terrified
- Week 4: The Haunting of Bly Manor
Coming in November:
- The Howling: https://amzn.to/3cWOl0b
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
- Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thefilmflamers
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFilmFlamers
- NEW! Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/
- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- Amber Couch
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Charlotte
- Erica Huff
- Janis
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Loch Hightower
- Matthew McHenry
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Nina Yanez
- Orion Yannotti
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- 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 21, 2020
White Noise (2005)
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Join us as we discuss the 2005 supernatural thriller White Noise, starring Michael Keaton, Deborah Kara Unger, Chandra West, and Ian McNeice. This film didn't just spawn a sequel - it's also responsible for the creation of the phenomenon known as the "winter dump months" of movie releases! So turn your TVs and radios to static, call out to the spirits, and join us for a deep dive that's bound to be just a bit shallower than usual!
Watch White Noise: https://amzn.to/35C0BBu
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: September 2020
- Week 1 Bonus: Interview with The Unfamiliar director Henk Pretorius
- Week 2: Poltergeist
- Week 3: White Noise
- Week 4: Hot Takes
Coming in October:
- Terrified: https://amzn.to/2Dx5XCj
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
- Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thefilmflamers
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFilmFlamers
- NEW! Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/
- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- Amber Couch
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Charlotte
- Erica Huff
- Janis
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Loch Hightower
- Matthew McHenry
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Nina Yanez
- Orion Yannotti
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- 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 14, 2020
Poltergeist (1982)
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Join Chris & Robert as they discuss one of their very favorite horror classics, Poltergeist. Steeped in both controversy and curses, Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg's 1982 masterpiece definitely gives us a lot discuss. Don't miss this deep dive into one of horror's most famous (and infamous) classics!
Watch Poltergeist: https://amzn.to/2Rm0wtm
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: September 2020
- Week 1 Bonus: Interview with The Unfamiliar director Henk Pretorius
- Week 2: Poltergeist
- Week 3: White Noise
- Week 4: Hot Takes
Coming in October:
- Terrified: https://amzn.to/2Dx5XCj
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
- Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thefilmflamers
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFilmFlamers
- NEW! Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/
- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- Amber Couch
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Charlotte
- Erica Huff
- Janis
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Loch Hightower
- Matthew McHenry
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Nina Yanez
- Orion Yannotti
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- 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

Friday Sep 11, 2020
Interview with Henk Pretorius, director of The Unfamiliar
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Join us for a very special episode in which we interview Henk Pretorius, director and co-writer of the newly released horror film The Unfamiliar!
About the Film: "A British Army doctor comes back from a war, thinking that she has PTSD only to discover that there is a more daunting malevolence at work making the life that she knew unfamiliar."
Watch the Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD43OQnTMWU
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: September 2020
- Week 1 Bonus: Interview with The Unfamiliar director Henk Pretorius
- Week 2: Poltergeist
- Week 3: White Noise
- Week 4: Hot Takes
Coming in October:
- Terrified: https://amzn.to/2Dx5XCj
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
- Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thefilmflamers
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFilmFlamers
- NEW! Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/
- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- Amber Couch
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Charlotte
- Erica Huff
- Janis
- Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe
- Loch Hightower
- Nicole McDaniel
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Nina Yanez
- Orion Yannotti
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- 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 Jun 08, 2020
Hot Take: The Wretched
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
We're excited to bring you our hot take on The Wretched - the plucky, independent supernatural horror movie that has managed to top the box office due to its availability at drive-in theaters during the pandemic. This one's not to miss, so check it out as soon as you can and listen to our hot take! Have you seen The Wretched? Let us know what you thought by contacting us on social media or calling our hotline at 972-666-7733!
Watch The Wretched: https://amzn.to/3gVs58o
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: June 2020
- Week 2: Hot Take: The Wretched
- Week 3: Top Ten Vacation Horror Movies
- Week 4: Psycho Beach Party (2000)
Coming in July:
- Alien: https://amzn.to/36StsAc
- Aliens: https://amzn.to/2MglR4I
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
- Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thefilmflamers
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFilmFlamers
- NEW! Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/
- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Charlotte
- Erica Huff
- Jae Carbon
- Loch Hightower
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- Someday Sailor
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 May 11, 2020
The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Join us for a fascinating deep-dive into George Miller's 1987 genre-bending film The Witches of Eastwick, starring Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Susan Sarandon as the eponymous witches, and Jack Nicholson as "just your average horny little devil". It was a challenge to cherry pick our way through the myriad themes, behind the scenes drama and original source material, but with a little hocus pocus, we think we've managed to do it justice!
Let us know what you thought of our deep dive or your feelings on The Witches of Eastwick on social media or by calling our hotline at 972-666-7733!
Watch The Witches of Eastwick: https://amzn.to/2YRvvTd
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: May 2020
- Week 2: The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
- Week 3: Hot Take: The Lodge
- Week 4: The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)
Coming in June:
- Psycho Beach Party (2000): https://amzn.to/3aZd1ST
Get in Touch:
- Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers
- Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thefilmflamers
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFilmFlamers
- NEW! Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/
- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- BattleBurrito
- Charlotte
- Erica Huff
- Jae Carbon
- Loch Hightower
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- Someday Sailor
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/