The Burning(1981)
“A legend of terror isn't a campfire story anymore!”
Overview
A caretaker at a summer camp is burned when a prank goes tragically wrong. After several years of intensive treatment at hospital, he is released back into society, albeit missing some social skills. What follows is a bloody killing spree with the caretaker making his way back to his old stomping ground to confront one of the youths that accidentally burned him.
Director
Tony Maylam
Studio
Miramax
Budget
$2M
Cast
Brian Matthews
as Todd
Leah Ayres
as Michelle
Brian Backer
as Alfred
Larry Joshua
as Glazer
Jason Alexander
as Dave
Ned Eisenberg
as Eddy
Carrick Glenn
as Sally
Carolyn Houlihan
as Karen
Fisher Stevens
as Woodstock
Lou David
as Cropsy
Shelley Bruce
as Tiger
Sarah Chodoff
as Barbara
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
Miramax • The Cropsy Venture • Filmways Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Burning?▼
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What is The Burning about?▼
A caretaker at a summer camp is burned when a prank goes tragically wrong. After several years of intensive treatment at hospital, he is released back into society, albeit missing some social skills. What follows is a bloody killing spree with the caretaker making his way back to his old stomping ground to confront one of the youths that accidentally burned him.
Who directed The Burning?▼
The Burning was directed by Tony Maylam and released in 1981. It is a horror film.
How long is The Burning?▼
The Burning has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in The Burning?▼
The cast of The Burning includes Brian Matthews as Todd, Leah Ayres as Michelle, Brian Backer as Alfred, Larry Joshua as Glazer, Jason Alexander as Dave and more.
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