The Burning

3.1

(1.3K)

Horror

1981

91 min

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.

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Horror

Slasher

6.3/10

60%

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"i enjoyed this classic slasher flick of the fabulous 80s. A few up & coming stars, Jason Alexander, Holly Hunter, Fisher Stevens ( looking like a beanpole), & Brian Mathews of Young & Restless. Very reminiscent of The Bad News Bears imo. The tweens are smoking & cursing a blue streak,lol. Everyone was so naturally skinny (i hate the gmo garbage of today). U can find this gem on Tubi"

Katherine

"This standalone slasher gets a lot of love from the horror aficionados and I’m not sure why. This is one of the few films I’ve had to start and stop multiple times across multiple days due to boredom. It’s not very well made and with the exception of Jason Alexander before he became famous the acting is trash. The only love I can give this is that the premise is strong and the villain could have been absolutely iconic in more capable hands but that potential is mostly squandered here. If there was ever a movie deserving of a remake it’s this one. If you’re a fan of 80s slashers check this one out but if you have even a remote interest in watching a quality horror film look elsewhere. "

"I'm a sucker for Slashers especially 80s slashers this is up my Alley call it nostalgia or whatever I don't know why but the fake blood of the 80s, the synthesizers and the graphics are usually bad but I typically love them this is no different good movie"