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The Burning

R 1981 Horror · 1h 31m
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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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About The Burning

A summer camp prank turns horrific when caretaker Cropsy is severely burned. Years later, after extensive hospital treatment, a disfigured and mentally scarred Cropsy is released. Fueled by rage and a thirst for vengeance, he embarks on a gruesome killing spree, targeting the unsuspecting teenagers at a nearby summer camp. He returns to his old stomping grounds to confront the youth responsible for his disfigurement, unleashing a torrent of terror and bloodshed.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Tony Maylam, The Burning features a cast including Brian Matthews as Todd, a mischievous camper, and Leah Ayres as Valerie, a compassionate counselor. Brian Backer plays Alfred, an awkward and introverted camper. Larry Joshua is Glazer, a more assertive and rebellious character. Jason Alexander appears as Dave, a nerdy and anxious camper. Ned Eisenberg portrays Eddy, another one of the camp counselors.

What people like about The Burning

Critics and audiences alike have praised The Burning for its practical effects, masterfully crafted by special effects legend Tom Savini. Many appreciate the film's slow-burn approach to horror, prioritizing suspense and atmosphere over cheap jump scares. The remote summer camp setting provides an effectively isolated and vulnerable backdrop for the unfolding terror. Some viewers commend the film's unflinching portrayal of violence, arguing that it heightens the sense of realism and dread.

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Movie Score

62%

Released

May 8, 1981

Director

Tony Maylam

Cast

Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Larry Joshua, Jason Alexander, Ned Eisenberg

Genre

Horror

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Movie Score

62%

Released

May 8, 1981

Director

Tony Maylam

Cast

Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Larry Joshua, Jason Alexander, Ned Eisenberg

Genre

Horror

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