Movie

The Burning

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

★ 6.2(448)19811h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Tony Maylam
Release date: 1981-05-08
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Budget: $1,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Miramax

The Burning — trailer

About The Burning

The Burning is a 1981 movie in the Horror genre, directed by Tony Maylam, starring Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres and Brian Backer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 448 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Burning in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Brian Matthews

Todd

Leah Ayres

Michelle

Brian Backer

Alfred

Larry Joshua

Glazer

Jason Alexander

Dave

Ned Eisenberg

Eddy

Carrick Glenn

Sally

Carolyn Houlihan

Karen

Fisher Stevens

Woodstock

Lou David

Cropsy

Shelley Bruce

Tiger

Sarah Chodoff

Barbara

Themes & keywords

summer campwoodsrevengeburned alivemurdercampslashermaniacdeathcampfirepsycho killercampfire storyvoyeurismvideo nastyprank gone wrong

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Burning in Mexico?+

The Burning is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Burning on Netflix?+

The Burning is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Burning?+

The Burning has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Burning?+

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

When did The Burning come out?+

The Burning is a 1981 movie directed by Tony Maylam.

What genre is The Burning?+

The Burning is Horror film.

Who directed The Burning?+

The Burning was directed by Tony Maylam.