The Burning

The Burning

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

6.2 /10 437 votes
May 8, 1981 1h 31m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Tony Maylam
Writers Tony Maylam, Harvey Weinstein
Studio Miramax
Rating 6.2/10
Language EN
Budget $1,500,000

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Cast & Crew

Brian Matthews

Todd

Leah Ayres

Leah Ayres

Michelle

Brian Backer

Brian Backer

Alfred

Larry Joshua

Larry Joshua

Glazer

Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander

Dave

Ned Eisenberg

Ned Eisenberg

Eddy

Carrick Glenn

Carrick Glenn

Sally

Carolyn Houlihan

Karen

Fisher Stevens

Fisher Stevens

Woodstock

Lou David

Lou David

Cropsy

Shelley Bruce

Tiger

Sarah Chodoff

Barbara

Frequently Asked Questions

The Burning was released on May 8, 1981.

The runtime of The Burning is 1h 31m.

The Burning is a Horror movie.

The Burning has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Burning is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Burning was directed by Tony Maylam.

The main cast of The Burning includes Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer.

The Burning is originally in English.