The Burning
"A legend of terror isn't a campfire story anymore!"
Originally released in 1981. The Burning is a horror film. directed by Tony Maylam.
Starring Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, and Brian Backer
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 8, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (433 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- Miramax
- The Cropsy Venture
- Filmways Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 skill...
Who directed The Burning?
The Burning was directed by Tony Maylam.
How long is The Burning?
The Burning has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Burning released?
The Burning was released on May 8, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Burning?
The main cast of The Burning includes Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Larry Joshua, Jason Alexander.
Is The Burning worth watching?
The Burning has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 433 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.