The Film Flamers: A Horror Movie Podcast

Up in Flames: 2025 in Review + Top Ten Best Horror Movies of 2025

·1 hr 30 min·5 clips

Ryan Coogler's Sinners uses vampirism as a metaphor for assimilation and identity loss in 19th-century America.

Chris and Robert open by noting they watched 49 horror movies in 2025, a high count with many quality films. They begin their top 10 countdown with Final Destination: Bloodlines at number 10, praising its reinvention of the franchise and 92% Rotten Tomatoes score. Number nine is 28 Years Later, commended for bringing back original creators Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. Weapons at number eight is noted for Amy Madigan's Oscar-worthy supporting role. Clown in a Cornfield at number seven surprises with its political themes and generational humor. The Monkey at number six is highlighted for its over-the-top gore and adaptation of a Stephen King story. The Long Walk at number five is praised for Cooper Hoffman and David Johnson's performances in a minimalist setup. Predator: Badlands at number four earns acclaim for its heart and world-building. Hollow Road at number three is lauded as an audio-focused ghost story with Rosamund Pike. 40 Acres at number two features Danielle Deadwyler's harrowing performance in a post-apocalyptic setting. Sinners at number one is celebrated as a cultural moment, blending vampirism with themes of assimilation and identity. The hosts then discuss honorable mentions like Shelby Oaks, Good Boy, and Heart Eyes, followed by a bottom 10 including Vicious and The Black Phone 2. They conclude with reflections on subjectivity in film criticism.

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A candid horror year-end roundup with rankings that feel genuinely watched.

Chris and Robert close out 2025 with a horror roundup that feels lived-in rather than assembled, moving through favorites, misses, and the awards that give the year some shape.

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