The Film Flamers: A Horror Movie Podcast

We're wrapping up July with the final installment of the so-called "Alien Quadrilogy", Alien Resurrection, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, written by Joss Whedon, and starring Sigourney Weaver and Winona Ryder. But wait, there's more! If you're interested in our coverage of Prometheus and Covenant, head on over to Patreon where we'll be dropping that double-feature episode near the end of the mont...

As we threatened promised, we're bringing you Alien 3 after deep diving into Alien and Aliens last July for 2020's summer blockbuster season. Alien 3 has by far the most storied and troubled history of any movie we've ever covered, so hold on to your butts as we uncover all the gory details! If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on soci...

We're kicking off summer blockbuster season with our monthly Shooting the Flames episode, where we bring you the latest news and trailers, as well as read and respond to comments and questions from you, our listeners. We've got a packed summer ahead of us, so tune in and prepare thyselves! If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social...

We're climaxing this Pride Month with a bang by giving you a load of our Hot Takes - the first one this year! We've seen a veritable gaggle of movies since the last time we released a Hot Takes episode, so you're in for a treat. Have you seen the movies we've seen? Let us know what you thought of them! If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to...

Join us as we deep dive into the swamp with 1998's Wild Things, directed by John McNaughton and featuring an incredibly stacked cast that includes Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, Kevin Bacon, Denise Richards, Bill Murray, and Kevin Bacon's penis.  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...

For our first deep dive this pride month, we're honoring our Lesbian sisters by covering the critically acclaimed Canadian horror film, What Keeps You Alive. So grab your flannels and tell Christina to bring the axe, because we're going into the deep dark woods, listeners - and the experience is not to be missed! If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reac...

Happy Pride month, listeners! We're kicking things off as usual with our monthly Shooting the Flames show where we discuss all the latest horror news and trailers, but most importantly we respond to comments and questions from you, our listeners! 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...

Some people say High School is the best four years of your life. Here are ten very good reasons why those people are wrong. Dead wrong. Welcome to primetime, listeners! 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!   Top Ten High School Horror Movies A...

Listeners, drop trou with us as we feel the rage for The Rage: Carrie 2, starring Emily Bergl, Jason London, and Dylan Bruno, with Amy Irving returning as Sue Snell from the original Carrie. Find out the shocking true crime story that inspired this unasked-for sequel that has critics buzzing with quotes like, "it's certainly a movie" and "I'm definitely feeling rage".  If you have anything to add...

Join us for a deep dive into the storied history of the very first Stephen King adaption, Carrie, directed by the ghost of Alfred Hitchcock by way of Brian De Palma, and starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, Nancy Allen, John Travolta, and Saint Sebastian in his first terrifying screen role.  If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out t...

We're finally in the lusty month of May, and once again we find ourselves Shooting the Flames. Just like always, we're bringing you the latest horror movie news and trailers, along with responses to reviews, comments, and questions from you, our listeners! 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 ou...

The climax of horror comedy month is here with Barry Sonnenfeld's Addams Family Values, starring Angelica Houston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci, and the wonderful Joan Cusack.   Watch Addams Family Values: https://amzn.to/3tVipkm     Out this Month: Week 1: Shooting the Flames: April 2021 Week 2: The Addams Family (1991) Week 3: Rebroadcast: Top Ten Horror Comedies Week 4: Addams...

Rebroadcast: We just can't let April Fools go - so join us as we count down our picks for the best horror comedy movies! From Addams Family to Zombieland, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to recommend the funniest horror movies out there. Agree or disagree with our picks? Did we miss something? Let us know!   Horror Comedy Movies We Mentioned: The Abominable Doctor Phibes:  https://amzn.to/...

Cara mia! To kick off our annual month of horror comedies, we're deep diving into Barry Sonnenfeld's directorial debut, The Addams Family, starring Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, and Christina Ricci. 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-...

Spring has sprung, and even though we're near-death from all the Texas allergies, we're still bringing you the latest in horror news and trailers, along with answers to comments and questions from you, our beloved listeners, in this, our latest Shooting the Flames 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 @TheFilmFl...

Deep dive into the Hive with us as we re-watch Paul W. S. Anderson's 2002 sci-fi action horror film Resident Evil, starring Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, and James Purefoy. Are we all going to die down there? Join us and find out! 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...

We've covered the deadly Night and the horrifying Dawn that followed it - join us now as we deep dive into Day of the Dead... George A. Romero's gory exclamation point on his "of the dead" trilogy. Did it live up to expectations or did it miss the mark? And can we talk about all those bats? If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on socia...

Join us for the February deep dive that just wasn't meant to be, now taking its final form as this month's hot take of The Loved Ones. If you're late to the Valentine's (or Gallentine's) day party, look no further than this shockingly violent dark comedy centered around a girl who's only guilty of asking what we're all secretly thinking: "Am I not pretty enough?" If you have anything to add to the...

Hark, listeners! Your favorite flamers have survived the post-apocalyptic frozen wasteland that befell Texas, and now we're back with a determined, zombie-like vigor to bring you March's Shooting the Flames!  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...

Listener, you in danger girl! Join us as we continue our romp through (creepy) love month by deep diving into Ghost, the classic 1990 romantic fantasy thriller film directed by Jerry Zucker, written by Bruce Joel Rubin, and starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn, and Vincent Schiavelli.     Watch it here: https://amzn.to/3jCbZ5j      If you have anything to add to the d...

Just in case you missed it back in 2019, we're rebroadcasting one of our favorite episodes ever: Top Ten Creepy Love Songs! Ever wanted to know what Alex Forrest's playlist was from Fatal Attraction? Well, we think we've found it cause it doesn't get much creepier or obsessive than this. Listen and let us know what you thought was the creepiest love song - or if we missed one of your favorites!   ...

We're continuing to forge our way into 2021, and what better way to kick off February than a traditional Shooting the Flames episode, where we discuss all your comments and questions, as well as bring you the latest horror news and trailers. So come on in and join the conversation!     If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social med...

Join us as we deep dive into Mike Flanagan's sequel to the infamous horror classic, The Shining. A horror movie masterpiece of its own merit, Flanagan walks the line between the cold reality of Kubrick's vision seen in the original film, and the warmth of Stephen King's original text. Starring unforgettable performances by Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Kyliegh Curran, Cliff Curtis, Carl Lumbly,...

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...

We're talking about 2020 again, and this time, it's personal: we're bringing you our picks for the best horror movies of 2020! Check out our Letterboxd page for each of our top ten lists of the year, and let us know your faves as well!      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 le...