Does anyone know what those fire lit sticks that they use in movies when mobs are chasing persons are called?

Question

Does anyone know what those fire lit sticks that they use in movies when mobs are chasing persons are called?

Answer 1

Fire sticks of DOOM!

Answer 2

Fire sticks.

Answer 3

They're called torches.

Which is also the generic name for a Maglite or Eveready Dolphin.  However, why Americans insist on calling them flashlights when they don't flash... I have no clue.  LOL

Answer 4

Torches

Answer 5

last time I checked they were called torches.

Answer 6

That would be a torch.

Unless you wanna call it a wand. That works too

Answer 7

They are called torches.  Still, remember: when you are talking about angry mobs, you have to remember that it is torches AND pitchforks.

Answer 8

torches or magic whatever you wanna think