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The Burning (1981)

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

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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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Cast

  • Brian Matthews Todd
  • Leah Ayres Leah Ayres Michelle
  • Brian Backer Brian Backer Alfred
  • Larry Joshua Larry Joshua Glazer
  • Jason Alexander Jason Alexander Dave
  • Ned Eisenberg Ned Eisenberg Eddy
  • Carrick Glenn Carrick Glenn Sally
  • Carolyn Houlihan Karen
  • Fisher Stevens Fisher Stevens Woodstock
  • Lou David Cropsy
  • Shelley Bruce Tiger
  • Sarah Chodoff Barbara
  • Bonnie Deroski Marnie
  • Holly Hunter Holly Hunter Sophie
  • Kevi Kendall Diane
  • K.C. Townsend Hooker
  • John Tripp Camp Counselor
  • Mansoor Najee-Ullah Mansoor Najee-Ullah Orderly

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