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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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Chris & Robert are The Film Flamers, a weekly horror movie podcast for fans of slashers, scream queens, and sinister sarcasm. Each episode dives into the bloody best (and worst) of horror cinema — from cult classics and franchise flops to fresh new scares.
Expect smart, irreverent film reviews, horror history, top ten lists, and news from the dark side of Hollywood. Whether you're here for the deep cuts or the deep screams, The Film Flamers has you covered... in blood.
Voicemail Hotline: 972-666-7733
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Apr 27, 2020
Apr 27, 2020
1hr 11 min
Let's finish off this year's horror comedy month with a bang by deep diving into Eli Roth's Cabin Fever (2002). Gross, unsettling, and laugh-out-loud funny, you're sure to enjoy this splatter classic. Just remember, listeners - the best laughter is contagious...
Watch Cabin Fever: https://amzn.to/2xGcJD4
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: April 2020
- Week 2: What to Stream: Movies & TV Shows for Quarantine
- Week 3: Cabin in the Woods (2012)
- Week 4: Cabin Fever (2002)
Coming in May:
- The Witches of Eastwick (1987): https://amzn.to/3dUGvny
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
- Erin pomslovehorror Paul
- Loch Hightower
- Nikki (phillyenginerd)
- The unknown patreon
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
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/
Apr 20, 2020
Apr 20, 2020
1hr 30 min
In this time of crisis, we're bringing you some horror comedies to get your mind off things - starting with Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon's love letter to the horror genre, Cabin in the Woods! Grab your thermos bongs and join us as we deep dive into this much-loved new classic - but if you've somehow missed this one, make sure to watch it before you listen to this episode! There are spoilers within that you may not forgive us for revealing...
Watch Cabin in the Woods: https://amzn.to/3afrbz0
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: April 2020
- Week 2: What to Stream: Movies & TV Shows for Quarantine
- Week 3: Cabin in the Woods (2012)
- Week 4: Cabin Fever (2002)
Coming in May:
- The Witches of Eastwick (1987): https://amzn.to/3dUGvny
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
- Erin pomslovehorror Paul
- Loch Hightower
- Nicole Brown
- The unknown patreon
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
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/
Apr 13, 2020
Apr 13, 2020
1hr 5 min
Here it is, listeners! You asked, and we answered. We're giving you our "What to Stream in Quarantine" lists right here, right now. Robert's giving you his list of movies - unsung gems that deserve to be seen and loved. Chris is giving you his list for TV shows, designed to be as transportive and binge-worthy as possible. All the movies and shows we mentioned are listed below in the show notes, so grab a quarantini and get started!
Robert's Movie List
- Braid: https://amzn.to/3a3nhsM
- Revenge: https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/revenge/2cef63838af05b94
- Sweetheart: https://www.netflix.com/title/80208235
- Lake Mungo: https://amzn.to/3c9BzcT
- Terrified: https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/terrified/ba6a41248411e98e
- I am the Pretty Thing that Lives in the House: https://www.netflix.com/title/80094648
- Housebound: https://tubitv.com/movies/499465/housebound?utm_source=google-feed&tracking=google-feed
- Willow Creek: https://amzn.to/3b7T39G
- The Autopsy of Jane Doe: https://www.netflix.com/title/80022613
- Better Watch Out: https://amzn.to/2Vkk0Aa
- Into the Dark (Runner Up): https://www.hulu.com/into-the-dark
- The Night Eats the World (Runner Up): https://amzn.to/2JURf7F
- Return of the Living Dead (Comfort Horror): https://amzn.to/2y7aKaJ
- Clue (Comfort Horror): https://amzn.to/2VjIRUB
Chris's TV Show List
- The X-Files: https://amzn.to/3b5bb3G
- Buffy The Vampire Slayer: https://www.hulu.com/series/f2c277c5-62b4-417c-b277-8435b70176dd
- Angel: https://www.hulu.com/series/8034c900-f242-4cea-96ba-1c6f61f812af
- Highlander: https://amzn.to/2RreBWM
- The Expanse: https://amzn.to/2wxjjel
- Twin Peaks: https://www.netflix.com/title/70153408
- Beauty and the Beast: https://www.cbs.com/shows/beauty-and-the-beast/
- Castlevania: https://www.netflix.com/title/80095241
- Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: https://www.netflix.com/title/80223989
- Penny Dreadful: https://www.netflix.com/title/70295760
- Dark: https://www.netflix.com/title/80100172
- Mindhunter (Special Mention): https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855
- Love, Death, and Robots (1 Season): https://www.netflix.com/title/80174608
- The Haunting of Hill House (1 Season): https://www.netflix.com/title/80189221
- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (1 Season): https://www.netflix.com/title/80148535
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: April 2020
- Week 2: What to Stream: Movies & TV Shows for Quarantine
- Week 3: Cabin in the Woods (2012)
- Week 4: Cabin Fever (2002)
Coming in May:
- The Witches of Eastwick (1987): https://amzn.to/3dUGvny
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
- Erin pomslovehorror Paul
- Loch Hightower
- Nicole Brown
- The unknown patreon
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
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/
Apr 6, 2020
Apr 6, 2020
1hr 7 min
Hello, listeners! Grab your quarantini's and join us in social isolation as we respond to your comments and questions, bring you the latest horror news and trailers, and recommend (or warn) you about some of the movies we've seen over the last month. We sincerely hope all of you are happy and healthy given the circumstances. Let us know how you're doing and what you're watching on social media, or call us at 972-666-7733 and leave a voicemail!
News
- Max Von Sydow passed away: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/celebrity/max-von-sydow-actor-known-exorcist-game-thrones-dies-90-n1153036
- Stuart Gordon, director of Re-Animator, passes away: https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3610206/r-p-master-horror-stuart-gordon-passed-away-72/
- One Million Moms boycott’s Marvel’s The Eternals over same-sex kiss: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2020/03/10/the-eternals-boycott-one-million-moms-same-sex-kiss/
- Jennifer’s Body/The Invitation director Karyn Kusama attached to direct new take on Dracula for Blumhouse: https://www.google.com/amp/s/ew.com/movies/karyn-kusama-dracula-movie-blumhouse/%3Famp%3Dtrue
Trailers
- Exorcism At 60,000 Feet: https://youtu.be/rP2oOZ5ygac
- Porno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=lB7g-QLiO0w&feature=emb_logo
- Inheritance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkaWQ5HlE5U
- Defending Jacob (Apple TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guOVGVKfVQM
Flamer’s Favorites
- Castlevania: https://www.netflix.com/title/80095241
- Chopping Mall: https://amzn.to/3dOpgVf
- Girl On the Third Floor: https://www.netflix.com/title/81082119
- Onward: https://amzn.to/3dR5b0d
- Scream, Queen: My Nightmare On Elm St: https://amzn.to/39C6jBP
- Swallow: https://amzn.to/2xOKbql
- Toy Story: https://amzn.to/39HDfsm
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: April 2020
- Week 2: What to Stream: Movies & TV Shows for Quarantine
- Week 3: Cabin in the Woods (2012)
- Week 4: Cabin Fever (2002)
Coming in May:
- The Witches of Eastwick (1987): https://amzn.to/3dUGvny
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
- 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/
Mar 30, 2020
Mar 30, 2020
13 min
Surprise! In light of recent and ongoing events, we're releasing our latest outtakes a little earlier than we had originally planned. Our hope is that these outtakes will bring a bit of levity to your lives and put a smile on your face! Listen, and laugh with (and at) us. We know we are.
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: March 2020
- Week 2: Hot Take: The Invisible Man
- Week 3: Dawn of the Dead (1978)
- Week 4: Dawn of the Dead (2004)
- Week 5: Outtakes 4.0
Coming in April:
- Cabin in the Woods (2012): https://amzn.to/395gPBW
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
- Erin aka pomslovehorror
- Jae Carbon
- Loch Hightower
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- The unknown patreon
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/
Mar 23, 2020
Mar 23, 2020
1hr 15 min
Let's continue our undead journey, and head straight into Zack Snyder's 2004 Dawn of the Dead remake, starring Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber, and Mekhi Phifer. Does it live up to the original? Find out what we think of it and much, much more in this episode of The Film Flamers.
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: March 2020
- Week 2: Hot Take: The Invisible Man
- Week 3: Dawn of the Dead (1978)
- Week 4: Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Coming in April:
- Cabin in the Woods (2012): https://amzn.to/395gPBW
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
- Erin aka pomslovehorror
- Jae Carbon
- Loch Hightower
- Perfecta Erecta
- Poodie Castle
- The unknown patreon
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/
Mar 16, 2020
Mar 16, 2020
1hr 25 min
Join us as we deep dive into George A. Romero's classic zombie horror film and social commentary extravaganza, Dawn of the Dead, starring David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott Reiniger, and Gaylen Ross. When there's no more room in hell, dear listeners, the dead will shop the mall!
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: March 2020
- Week 2: Hot Take: The Invisible Man
- Week 3: Dawn of the Dead (1978)
- Week 4: Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Coming in April:
- Cabin in the Woods (2012): https://amzn.to/395gPBW
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
- Erin aka pomslovehorror
- Jae Carbon
- Loch Hightower
- 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/
Mar 9, 2020
Mar 9, 2020
26 min
Join us for our Hot Take on The Invisible Man, directed by Leigh Whannel and starring Elizabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge, and Oliver Jackson-Cohen. Have you seen it? We're really interested in knowing what you thought about this one, so shoot us a message on social media or call our hotline at 1-972-666-7733 and let your voice be heard!
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: March 2020
- Week 2: Hot Take: The Invisible Man
- Week 3: Dawn of the Dead (1978)
- Week 4: Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Coming in April:
- Cabin in the Woods (2012): https://amzn.to/395gPBW
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
- 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/
Mar 2, 2020
Mar 2, 2020
41 min
We're kicking off the month of March with our usual Shooting the Flames episode, where we respond to all of your comments and questions, along with bringing you the latest in horror news and trailers. We're also discussing some of the movies and TV shows we've watched over the past month, hopefully taking a little bit of the guesswork out of your busy lives. Have something to say about the news, trailers, or our recent watches we mentioned in this episode? Let us know!
News
- Collin Minahan is set to direct what’s believed to be a remake of Urban Legend: http://www.upcominghorrormovies.com/movie/urban-legend
- Known for directing Annabelle, Wish Upon and The Silence, John R. Leonetti is next on board to helm Lullaby, a horror film that will star Oona Chaplin: https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3605931/annabelle-director-john-r-leonetti-will-summon-ancient-demon-lullaby/
- Eli Roth to direct a Borderlands adaption, a post-apocalyptic horrorland: https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3605940/eli-roth-set-direct-borderlands-film-adaptation-lionsgate/
Trailers
- Run: https://youtu.be/-F4_sSPAPhk
- Spiral: From the Book of Saw: https://youtu.be/j8fOCY4jwBs
- Human Capital: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly6uMi9u390&list=LLhU67dD3Q9GKc0--Xy6Rjsw&index=2&t=0s
Flamer’s Favorites
- Doctor Sleep (Director's Cut): https://amzn.to/2VsVxdz
- Jojo Rabbit: https://amzn.to/2TldOaa
- Little Women: https://amzn.to/2uAEawj
- Picard: https://www.cbs.com/shows/star-trek-picard/
- Sonata: https://amzn.to/2I59arE
- The Expanse: https://amzn.to/32z6vj4
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: March 2020
- Week 2: Hot Take: The Invisible Man
- Week 3: Dawn of the Dead (1978)
- Week 4: Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Coming in April:
- Cabin in the Woods (2012): https://amzn.to/395gPBW
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
- 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/
Feb 24, 2020
Feb 24, 2020
1hr 8 min
Join us for this very special episode in which we discuss the 1992 classic romantic thriller The Bodyguard, starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston. What was that you just said? This isn't a horror movie? Well, listen to this episode and you'll hear our arguments for how this film is rife with horror adjacency. We've got exploding dolls, stalkers, break-ins, chase sequences and even a scary cabin in the woods! So buckle up, listen up, and sing along with us. After all, listeners... we will always love you.
Watch The Bodyguard: https://amzn.to/37PYOpV
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: February 2020
- Week 2: Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
- Week 3: Top Ten Horror Movie Romances
- Week 4: The Bodyguard (1992)
Coming in March: Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Get in Touch:
- Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thefilmflamers
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFilmFlamers
- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- NEW! Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Charlotte
- Erica Huff
- Jae Carbon
- Loch Hightower
- 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/