"Flamethrower: Official Proof of Concept Video Series"

 

Masked vigilante surrounded by flames from the 80s-style thriller Flamethrower.





By Christopher  m long, ptoducer, writer, and director of proof-of-concept


In this personal message, the creator of Flamethrower speaks directly to the audience, sharing insights about the development process and the vision behind the project. This video serves as an introduction to the film’s journey, discussing the passion, inspiration, and creative direction behind the vigilante thriller, as well as the early-stage concepts that are coming to life.






What sets Flamethrower apart from other thrillers? The Hook video reveals the most compelling aspect of the story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Expect thrilling twists, high stakes, and shocking reveals that make this film a must-watch. This video is designed to pull you deeper into the narrative and get you invested in the high-octane, suspenseful journey.




This video showcases the initial vision for Flamethrower, providing a glimpse into the gritty, suspense-filled world of a masked vigilante hunting those responsible for a deadly arson. With a dark synth soundtrack and 1980s-inspired vibes, the trailer sets the tone for a thriller with horror elements and pulse-pounding action. The visuals will leave you hooked, teasing the high stakes and tense atmosphere of this vigilante story.











Get a sneak peek at the story's premise in our Logline Trailer. This short teaser offers the essence of the plot—highlighting the masked vigilante’s quest for justice, the corrupt system he battles, and the personal stakes involved. It’s the perfect starting point to understand the core of the film in just a few seconds.




Meet some of the key characters of Flamethrower in this video. From the gritty, mysterious vigilante to the troubled detectives caught in the crossfire, get to know the individuals driving the story forward. Each character is introduced with their motivations, backstory, and role in the plot, providing an early glimpse into their complex personalities and relationships. Characters include Detective Johnny Andrews, Reporter Janet Dupree, Firefighter Chris Armstrong, and Detective Ernie Mueller.



Explore the central themes of Flamethrower in this video, including justice, corruption, and revenge. With a blend of horror and mystery, the film delves into the moral complexities of vigilantism and the psychological toll of revenge. Discover how the 1980s throwback atmosphere enhances these themes, creating a haunting and thrilling narrative that pays homage to classic thrillers of the era.










The fire spreads in the third official Flamethrower concept video. This live-action teaser pushes the visual tone further, diving deeper into the brutal world of a masked vigilante who turns flame into punishment. Set against a backdrop of urban decay and an 1800s-style orchestra score, this clip continues building the gritty atmosphere inspired by 1980s grindhouse horror, revenge thrillers, and slasher cinema. Every shot carries menace. Every ember hints at something bigger. This is justice — charred and relentless. As the body count rises, so does the heat. The flames are no accident... they're a message. The Vigilante is seen attacking, manhandling, and chopping a criminal with an ax, and going to chop down a door to procure the killing of another criminal. As the screen goes black, the flames of a flamethrower are heard after the door is chopped four more times and the screams of a man is heard..





General concept video 
This video is a general concept video describing the concept of what the movie Flamethrower is going to be about




This is the second video featuring more character introductions including Brent Andrews, Firefighter Mike Landers and Firefighter Lieutenant Carpenter.







Comments

  1. Excellent, perfect! Looking great

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  2. Sounding great, like the concelpt themes, hook, and the evrything else!

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  3. I like the sound of the grit and suspense and practical sfx you are talk

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  4. The lead in picture sets the stage for the videos content, nuff' siad

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  5. sounding greta, the characters, the conflict, the hook, the themes, loving it all.

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  6. Vicious dark and gritty, love the 80s themed vigilante sound to things

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  7. Looking great old war dog filmmaker, if i hadn't retired, i would have loved to have gotten involved with this!

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  8. Great art within the videos by the way, and like the 80s gritty grime feeling to the videos

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  9. Like the 80s throwback revenge vigilante genre.

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  10. The lead in picture is perfect looks like some old 80s exploitation picture. Kind of like the films your aiming for. Grindhouse for life

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  11. I like the 3rd concept trailer, gives more plot but not too much, and the adding of sound efx is a great touch as well.

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  12. Great music for the concept trailer 3

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  13. This is a really great set of videos, definitely building a presence of what this movie will be like

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  14. Loving the concept trailers especially the most recent one.

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  15. death takes a rideMay 13, 2025 at 6:52 AM

    Like concept trailer three with the classical music theme

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