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The Burning

The Burning

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

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Burning
  • Genres: Horror
  • Release Date: 1981-05-08
  • Runtime: 91 minutes
  • Rating: 6.213/10 (423 votes)
  • Budget: $1,500,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Miramax, The Cropsy Venture, Filmways Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.4647
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Brian Matthews

Brian Matthews

as Todd

Leah Ayres

Leah Ayres

as Michelle

Brian Backer

Brian Backer

as Alfred

Larry Joshua

Larry Joshua

as Glazer

Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander

as Dave

Ned Eisenberg

Ned Eisenberg

as Eddy

Carrick Glenn

Carrick Glenn

as Sally

Carolyn Houlihan

Carolyn Houlihan

as Karen

Fisher Stevens

Fisher Stevens

as Woodstock

Lou David

Lou David

as Cropsy

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Trailers & Clips

Jack Sholder on editing The Burning

BLOOD N FIRE MEMORIES Making The Burning with TOM SAVINI

The Burning (1981) - Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

summer campwoodsrevengeburned alivemurdercampslashermaniacdeathcampfirepsycho killercampfire storyvoyeurismvideo nastyprank gone wrong

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Burning?

The Burning is a Horror movie directed by . It was released on 1981-05-08.

Who are the main actors in The Burning?

The main cast includes Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Larry Joshua, Jason Alexander, .

Where can I watch The Burning online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Burning is available.

Is The Burning based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Burning?

The Burning has an IMDb rating of 6.213/10 based on 423 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Burning?

The movie had a production budget of $1,500,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Burning?

The soundtrack was composed by Miramax, The Cropsy Venture, Filmways Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Burning filmed?

The Burning was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Burning?

The total runtime of The Burning is 91 minutes.

Is The Burning suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Burning?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Burning.

Does The Burning have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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