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The Burning (1981)

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

6.2audience score
478 votes on TMDB
Released May 8, 1981Runtime 1h 31mDirector Tony Maylam

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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Cast of The Burning

Leah Ayres

Leah Ayres

Michelle
Brian Backer

Brian Backer

Alfred
Larry Joshua

Larry Joshua

Glazer
Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander

Dave
Ned Eisenberg

Ned Eisenberg

Eddy
Carrick Glenn

Carrick Glenn

Sally
Fisher Stevens

Fisher Stevens

Woodstock
Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

Sophie
Mansoor Najee-Ullah

Mansoor Najee-Ullah

Orderly

About The Burning

Where can I watch The Burning?

The Burning is currently streaming in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Who stars in The Burning?

The Burning stars Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Larry Joshua, Jason Alexander.

Who directed The Burning?

The Burning was directed by Tony Maylam.

How long is The Burning?

The Burning has a runtime of 1h 31m.

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.