The Burning (1981)

"A legend of terror isn't a campfire story anymore!"
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The Burning
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StarringBrian MatthewsLeah AyresBrian Backer
DirectorTony Maylam
WriterPeter Lawrence
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R 1 hr 31 minMay 8th, 1981Horror
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 8th, 1981 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:September 11th, 2007 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$1,500,000
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Michael Cohl, André Djaoui, Jean Ubaud
Production Companies:Miramax, The Cropsy Venture, Filmways Pictures
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