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The Burning

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

★ 6.2 / 10 (478 votes)May 8, 198191 minEN
Horror

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 facts

Release dateMay 8, 1981
StatusReleased
Runtime91 min
Rating★ 6.2 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America, Canada
Budget$1,500,000
Revenue—
ProductionMiramax, The Cropsy Venture, Filmways Pictures
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Crew

Director

Tony Maylam

Writers

Brad Grey, Tony Maylam, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein

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Cast

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Brian MatthewsTodd
Leah AyresLeah AyresMichelle
Brian BackerBrian BackerAlfred
Larry JoshuaLarry JoshuaGlazer
Jason AlexanderJason AlexanderDave
Ned EisenbergNed EisenbergEddy
Carrick GlennCarrick GlennSally
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Carolyn HoulihanKaren
Fisher StevensFisher StevensWoodstock
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Lou DavidCropsy
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Shelley BruceTiger
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Sarah ChodoffBarbara
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