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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!
Episodes

Monday Nov 23, 2020
Hot Takes Nov '20: Love & Monsters Scare Me in His House
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
It's been a while, so we're bringing you our latest Hot Takes based on everything we've been watching since the last Hot Takes episode in September. We've got some real gems this time around, so hurry up and listen so you can let us know what you thought of our picks!
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!
Movies:
- Black Bear
- Books of Blood
- Brightburn
- Frank & Zed
- His House
- I, Tonya
- Jackie
- Leap of Faith: William Friedkin On The Exorcist
- Love & Monsters
- Scare Me
- Spiral
- The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
- The Mortuary Collection
- Those People
- We Need to Talk About Kevin
TV Shows:
- Ratched
- The Boys
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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- 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
- 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 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
- 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 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Join us for our latest hot takes episode, where we talk about all the horror and horror adjacent movies, documentaries, and TV shows we've been watching. We've packed a lot in, and we have quite a few recommendations! Have you seen any of our picks? Let us know on social media @TheFilmFlamers!
Movie Hot Takes:
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge
- Attack the Block
- Cat People (1982)
- Forbidden Planet
- Hellboy (2019)
- Hell House LLC
- Host
- Ouija: Origin of Evil
- Poltergeist (2015)
- Relic
- Rewind
- Silent Hill
- Steel Magnolias
- The Babysitter: Killer Queen
- The Beach House
- The Deep End of the Ocean
- The Hitcher (2007)
- The Hunt
- The Rental
- Vivarium
Documentary Hot Takes:
- Abducted In Plain Sight
- Haunters: The Art of the Scare
- In Search of Darkness: A Journey Into Iconic 80s Horror
- Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street
- Tales of the Grim Sleeper
Series Hot Takes
- AJ & The Queen (Netflix)
- Cursed (Netflix)
- Unsolved Mysteries (Netflix)
- Warrior Nun (Netflix)
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 Jun 29, 2020
Hot Takes Jul '20: Shirley & Logan are Terrified in the Vast of Night
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Join us for our very first stand-alone Hot Takes episode, where we discuss everything we've been watching, new releases or otherwise. We've moved this section out of our normal Shooting the Flames episodes in order to give you more recommendations along with even better discussions. Have you seen any of the movies we discussed in this episode and have your own opinions to share? Get in touch with us on social media or call our hotline and leave a message at 972-666-7733!
Chris's Hot Takes:
- Terrified: https://amzn.to/2BDZrbO
- The Autopsy of Jane Doe: https://amzn.to/383mA3f
- Gretel & Hansel: https://amzn.to/2Vl1DvF
- Hagazussa: https://amzn.to/2BCknQk
- Coherence: https://amzn.to/2VgGanO
- Jojo Rabbit: https://amzn.to/37YPnGo
- Room: https://amzn.to/2Ntt5mF
- The African Queen: https://amzn.to/388KsCU
- The Philadelphia Story: https://amzn.to/2NsPfoW
- Dark Victory: https://amzn.to/2Z2tvpi
- Sunset Boulevard: https://amzn.to/2Z51sFU
Robert's Hot Takes:
- Shirley: https://amzn.to/3i55iY6
- Long Kiss Goodnight: https://amzn.to/31fn4Sy
- Making the Cut: https://amzn.to/2Yxjl0S
- The Vast of Night: https://amzn.to/2YxY2MP
- Logan: https://amzn.to/3g24cuH
- Luce: https://amzn.to/3fVrwdt
- Midnight Kiss: https://www.hulu.com/movie/midnight-kiss-1025a39a-f965-4a95-87f9-c0fb65840f15
- Scare Package: https://amzn.to/3i47NtO
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)
- Week 5: Hot Takes
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 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 18, 2020
Hot Take: The Lodge (2019)
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
We're bringing you our hot take on The Lodge, starring Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh, Alicia Silverstone, and Richard Armitage. Directors Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala did very well with Goodnight Mommy... did they strike gold twice? Find out in this episode. Have you seen The Lodge? Let us know what you thought of it on social media or over on Patreon!
Watch The Lodge: https://amzn.to/2LpDjU3
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/

Monday Mar 09, 2020
Hot Take: The Invisible Man (2020)
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
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/

Monday Jan 13, 2020
Hot Take: The Grudge (2020)
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Check out our Hot Take on The Grudge - the 2020 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Nicolas Pesce, and produced by Sam Raimi, starring Andrea Riseborough, Demián Bichir, John Cho, Betty Gilpin, Lin Shaye, and Jacki Weaver. Find out why so many people left the theater with a grudge, and whether or not we did too! Have you seen The Grudge? Let us know what you thought about it and this episode.
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: January 2020
- Week 2: Hot Take: The Grudge (2020)
- Week 3: The Invitation (2015)
- Week 4: Up in Flames: 2019 in Review
Coming in February:
- Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992): https://amzn.to/2rWMC7N
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
- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733
Our Patrons:
- BattleBurrito
- Benjamin Gonzalez
- Charlotte
- Erica Huff
- 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/

Monday Dec 16, 2019
Hot Take: Knives Out (2019)
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Check out our hot take of Rian Johnson's whodunit, starring pretty much everyone in Hollywood. From Daniel Craig to Jamie Lee Curtis and a dash of Chris Evans, Christopher Plummer, and Toni Collette, we've got quite the handful here. And listen to this one closely, fellow flamers - because we suspect foul play!
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
- 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
- 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/

Monday Nov 18, 2019
Hot Take: Doctor Sleep (2019)
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
We've got a very special hot take for you this month, and you definitely don't want to sleep on it. The direction, acting, and atmosphere all shine in this one, so please don't overlook this film. We think this movie has a lot of rewatch potential, with an impression that will last forever, and ever, and ever... so go watch Doctor Sleep and listen to this episode post haste!
Out this Month:
- Week 1: Shooting the Flames: November 2019
- Week 2: Top Ten Vampire Movies
- Week 3: Hot Take: Doctor Sleep (2019)
- Week 4: Interview With The Vampire (1994)
Coming in December:
- Black Christmas (1974): https://amzn.to/32YodvR
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
- Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com
- New! Call our hotline and leave us a message: 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/