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Flick FlopsHonest, unfiltered reviews of the worst movies Author: Tummy Twins Media
Welcome to Flick Flops, the podcast where we take a deep dive into movies that were critically panned, but may not necessarily be as bad as their reputation suggests. We're here to wade through the muck and give you our honest thoughts on the best and worst aspects of these films. From bad acting and poor writing to uneven pacing and cringe-worthy dialogue, we'll be analyzing every aspect of these cinematic disasters to determine whether they truly deserve their reputation as "bad movies". But, we also recognize that there can be a certain charm to even the most notorious flops, and we'll be exploring whether these films have any redeeming qualities. So, whether you're a die-hard fan of bad movies or just love to hate-watch the occasional train wreck, this is the podcast for you. This is Flick Flops, and we're about to take you on a journey through the world of cinematic failures. Language: en Genres: Comedy, Film Reviews, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 154 - Flick Flops Holiday Review - Krampus (2015)
Episode 154
Friday, 26 December, 2025
This week we’re getting horny for the holidays as we unwrap Krampus, the 2015 horror/comedy directed by Michael Dougherty and starring Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, and Allison Tolman. When a dysfunctional family’s Christmas spirit collapses faster than a mall Santa on his lunch break, they accidentally summon a shadowy Alpine demon who punishes the naughty—not with coal, but with nightmare fuel. So did this holiday horror-comedy slay the sleigh, or did Krampus just leave us feeling frostbitten and frustrated?#Krampus #MichaelDougherty #AdamScott #ToniCollette #DavidKoechner #AllisonTolman #HorrorComedy #ChristmasHorror #HolidayMovies #MonsterMovie #CultHorror #DarkComedy #SeasonalScares #MovieReview #FlickFlopsPodcast📀 Release DetailsTitle: KrampusYear: 2015Director: Michael DoughertyWriter(s): Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields, Todd CaseyTop Billed Stars: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison TolmanRunning Time: 98 minutesCountry of Origin: United StatesOfficial Release Date(s): • November 30, 2015 (Los Angeles premiere) • December 4, 2015 (U.S. wide release)🎬 Background & Interesting DetailsFolklore roots: Krampus is based on a real European Christmas demon from Alpine folklore, traditionally portrayed as punishing misbehaving children—often depicted carrying chains, bells, or sacks for abducting the wicked.Director pedigree: Michael Dougherty is a massive monster nerd, previously co-writing X2 and Superman Returns, before later directing Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019).Practical effects love: Many of the creatures—like the Jack-in-the-Box, gingerbread men, and the deranged toys—were done with practical effects and animatronics, giving the film an old-school Gremlins-style vibe.Tone tug-of-war: The movie intentionally walks a tightrope between horror and comedy, which has made it divisive—some viewers love the pitch-black humor, others want it scarier or funnier, but not both.Holiday subversion: Beneath the monsters and mayhem, the film is openly cynical about consumerism, family dysfunction, and hollow holiday traditions.🎥 Other Projects (Writer / Director / Main Leads)Michael Dougherty (Director/Writer): • Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) • Trick ’r Treat (2007) • Co-writer on X2: X-Men UnitedAdam Scott: • Parks and Recreation • Severance • Step BrothersToni Collette: • Hereditary • The Sixth Sense • Little Miss SunshineDavid Koechner: • Anchorman • The Office • Talladega NightsAllison Tolman: • Fargo (Season 1) • Good Girls • EmergenceSocial Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tummytwinsinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flickflopspod/X: https://twitter.com/flickflopspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tummytwinsmediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/flickflopspodcast
