The Burning

Name: The Burning
Director: Tony Maylam
Genre: Horror
Released: 1981
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Larry Joshua, Jason Alexander

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

19811h 31m6.2(467 votes)

Horror

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 gr…

The Burning (1981) is a horror film directed by Tony Maylam. It stars Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, and Brian Backer. The film runs for 1 hour 31 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 467 votes.

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Director

Tony Maylam

Cast

Brian Matthews

Todd

Leah Ayres

Michelle

Brian Backer

Alfred

Larry Joshua

Glazer

Jason Alexander

Dave

Ned Eisenberg

Eddy

Carrick Glenn

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Burning

Where can I watch The Burning?

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Who stars in The Burning?

The Burning stars Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, and Larry Joshua, and was directed by Tony Maylam.

How long is The Burning?

The Burning has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes.

When did The Burning come out?

The Burning was released in 1981.

What genre is The Burning?

The Burning is a horror film.

Is The Burning worth watching?

The Burning holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.