


Film · Released
The Burning
“A legend of terror isn't a campfire story anymore!”
The Burning at a glance
The Burning is a 1981 horror film, running 1h 31m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Arrow Video Amazon Channel and ARROW.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts9
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1981-05-08
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Genres
- Horror
- Director
- Tony Maylam
- Created by
- Harvey Weinstein
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.2 / 10 · 479 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmA 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.
Cast
14 names
Leah AyresMichelle
Brian BackerAlfred
Larry JoshuaGlazer
Jason AlexanderDave
Ned EisenbergEddy
Carrick GlennSally
Fisher StevensWoodstock
Holly HunterSophieQuestions about The Burning
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Burning in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Burning is listed on Arrow Video Amazon Channel, ARROW. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Burning suitable for children?
The Burning is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Burning on PelisPlus UK?
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What is The Burning about?
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…
How long is The Burning?
The Burning runs for 1h 31m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Burning trailer?
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