Flaming Creatures (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1963, Flaming Creatures is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Jack Smith, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Flaming Creatures stars Francis Francine as Francis Francine, Sheila Bick as Delicious Dolores, Joel Markman as Our Lady of the Docks and Mario Montez as The Spanish Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Flaming Creatures has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flaming Creatures page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flaming Creatures tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flaming Creatures (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flaming Creatures change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flaming Creatures worth watching?
- Flaming Creatures holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flaming Creatures?
- Flaming Creatures stars Francis Francine, Sheila Bick, Joel Markman, Mario Montez and Arnold Rockwood.
- When was Flaming Creatures released?
- Flaming Creatures was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.