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The Burning

The Burning

8th May 1981
1h 31m
Tony Maylam
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7.0
 MetaCritic
42
 Rotten Tomatoes
80%
 IMDb
6.4

The Burning is a Horror Prank Gone Wrong film released on 8th May 1981; Tony Maylam directed the film which stars Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, and Jason Alexander.

Plot

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 accidently burned him.

Genres & Themes

Backwoods Horror Cult Classic Horror Prank Gone Wrong Slasher Teen

Film Settings

Summer Camp

Cast (19)

Brian Matthews in The Burning (1981)
Brian Matthews Todd
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Leah Ayres in The Burning (1981)
Leah Ayres Michelle
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Jason Alexander in The Burning (1981)
Jason Alexander Dave
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 21
Brian Backer in The Burning (1981)
Brian Backer Alfred
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 24
Fisher Stevens in The Burning (1981)
Fisher Stevens Woodstock
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 17
Ned Eisenberg in The Burning (1981)
Ned Eisenberg Eddy
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Larry Joshua in The Burning (1981)
Larry Joshua Glazer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Holly Hunter in The Burning (1981)
Holly Hunter Sophie
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 22
Mansoor Najee-ullah in The Burning (1981)
John Tripp Camp Counselor
K.C. Townsend in The Burning (1981)
K.C. Townsend Hooker
Kevi Kendall in The Burning (1981)
Kevi Kendall Diane
Bonnie Deroski in The Burning (1981)
Lou David in The Burning (1981)
Lou David Cropsy
Jerry McGee's profile
Jerry McGee Intern
Carrick Glenn in The Burning (1981)
Carrick Glenn Sally
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 24
Sarah Chodoff in The Burning (1981)
Sarah Chodoff Barbara
Shelley Bruce in The Burning (1981)
Shelley Bruce Tiger
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 15
Carolyn Houlihan in The Burning (1981)

Advisories

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Graphic Violence
Smoking

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The Burning FAQ

When was The Burning released?

The Burning was released 43 years ago, on Friday May 8th, 1981.

Who plays the lead role(s) in The Burning?

The lead role is played by Brian Matthews in the role of Todd.

How much did The Burning cost to make?

The budget was $1,500,000.

Is The Burning on Netflix?

No, The Burning is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Burning on Amazon Prime?

No, The Burning is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Burning on Disney Plus?

No, The Burning is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

The Burning Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

11% 13-19
42% 20-29
47% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

47% Female
53% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown