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The Burning

1981

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

  • Tony Maylam
  • 1h 31m
  • May 8, 1981 · United States of America, Canada

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
May 8, 1981
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America, Canada
Director
Tony Maylam
Cinematography
Harvey Harrison
Budget
$1,500,000
Revenue
Not recorded
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