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Flaming Creatures
1963·Movie
·42min·
Flaming Creatures fingerprint
High energy, light on feelings.
Energy
Tense and scary
- Tension7
- Scare7
- Violence7
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Pathos4
- Melancholy3
- Catharsis3
Humor
Plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor
- Absurdist Humor8
- Dark Humor5
- Satire & Parody3
World
The mind and society
- Novelty9
- Ambiguity7
- World Immersion6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting7
- Intrigue6
Style
Standout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
- Visual Stylization8
- Cinematography7
- Editing6
Energy
HighTense and scary
Flaming Creatures is tense, scary, and violent.
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare7Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Related traits
- Grotesque9Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Uncanny8Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness1Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics1Relationships and generational ties.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
MediumPlenty of absurdist humor and dark humor
Expect plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor8Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Eccentricity10Oddball tone and quirks.
- Camp & Irony8Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
World
MediumThe mind and society
Its world is built around the mind and society. It leaves some questions open.
All world traits
- Novelty9Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity7Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability3Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Surrealism9Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Showbiz5Entertainment industry and performance.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative6Time-shifts and structure play.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
- Narrative Structure4Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality4Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty9Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
MediumStandout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the visual style stand out.
All style traits
- Visual Stylization8Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Psychedelic9Mind-bending, trippy visuals.
- Grotesque9Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Camp & Irony8Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
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About
Filmmaker and artist Jack Smith described his own film as a “comedy set in a haunted movie studio.” Flaming Creatures begins humorously enough with several men and women, mostly of indeterminate gender, vamping it up in front of the camera and participating in a mock advertisement for an indelible, heart-shaped brand of lipstick. However, things take a dark, nightmarish turn when a transvestite chases, catches and begins molesting a woman. Soon, all of the titular “creatures” participate in a (mostly clothed) orgy that causes a massive earthquake. After the creatures are killed in the resulting chaos, a vampire dressed like an old Hollywood starlet rises from her coffin to resurrect the dead. All ends happily enough when the now undead creatures dance with each other, even though another orgy and earthquake loom over the end title card.
Experimental CinemaAvant-GardeSurreal and PsychedelicCamp and GrotesqueGender and SexualitySocial CommentaryUncanny and DisturbingBizarre Orgy
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Is Flaming Creatures worth watching?
44
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 4.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Flaming Creatures rated?
NuditySexual contentViolenceDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, violence, and disturbing imagery.
How long is Flaming Creatures?
0 h 42 min
Flaming Creatures runs 0 h 42 min.
What language is Flaming Creatures in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.