The Burning
“A legend of terror isn't a campfire story anymore!”
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.
Where to watch The Burning in United States
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Where is The Burning streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Shudder, Arrow Video Amazon Channel, Shudder Amazon Channel, ARROW | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, Tubi TV | — |
| France | — | Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Burning
The Burning is a 1981 English-language horror film directed by Tony Maylam. The cast is led by Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel .
The Burning was produced by Miramax, The Cropsy Venture, and Filmways Pictures and made in United States of America and Canada. It was released on May 8, 1981, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Tony Maylam
- Writers
- Harvey Weinstein, Tony Maylam, Brad Grey
- Release date
- May 8, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- Miramax, The Cropsy Venture, Filmways Pictures
The Burning cast & crew
The Burning was directed by Tony Maylam and written by Harvey Weinstein, Tony Maylam, and Brad Grey.
The cast features Brian Matthews as Todd, Leah Ayres as Michelle, Brian Backer as Alfred, Larry Joshua as Glazer, Jason Alexander as Dave, and Ned Eisenberg as Eddy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rick Wakeman, cinematography is by Harvey Harrison, and it was produced by Harvey Weinstein and Michael Cohl.
Is The Burning worth watching?
The Burning holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 452 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, The Burning is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Burning
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Cast of The Burning
Brian Matthews
Todd
Leah Ayres
Michelle
Brian Backer
Alfred
Larry Joshua
Glazer
Jason Alexander
Dave
Ned Eisenberg
Eddy
Carrick Glenn
Sally
Carolyn Houlihan
Karen
Fisher Stevens
Woodstock
Lou David
Cropsy
Shelley Bruce
Tiger
Sarah Chodoff
Barbara
The Burning — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Burning in United States?
The Burning is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Burning on fuboTV?
Yes — The Burning is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Burning in?
The Burning is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Burning?
The Burning runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Burning rated?
The Burning is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 452 ratings.
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