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The Burning (1981)

A legend of terror isn't a campfire story anymore!

  • May 8, 1981
  • 1h 31m
  • R

6.2/10

TMDB user score
478 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Burning is a 1981 horror film directed by Tony Maylam. Its leading cast includes Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres and Brian Backer. It runs for 1 hour 31 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 31 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.2/10 from 478 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

The Burning (1981) - Official Trailer · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch The Burning

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Cast

  • Brian Matthews Todd
  • Leah Ayres Michelle
  • Brian Backer Alfred
  • Larry Joshua Glazer
  • Jason Alexander Dave
  • Ned Eisenberg Eddy
  • Carrick Glenn Sally
  • Carolyn Houlihan Karen
  • Fisher Stevens Woodstock
  • Lou David Cropsy
  • Shelley Bruce Tiger
  • Sarah Chodoff Barbara
  • Bonnie Deroski Marnie
  • Holly Hunter Sophie
  • Kevi Kendall Diane
  • K.C. Townsend Hooker
  • John Tripp Camp Counselor
  • Mansoor Najee-Ullah Orderly

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