The Burning (1981) Horror
The Burning (1981) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.23/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.3/10
The Burning Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A janitor at a summer camp is accidently burned severely from a prank. Years later, he is released from an institute, and returns to the camp with a pair of hedge clippers to take revenge on the campers.
Tagline: Gather Around the Campfire to Die!
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The Burning Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1981 (more 1981 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Burning Release Dates In Theaters: May 08, 1981
Writers: Harvey Weinstein, Tony Maylam, Brad Grey, Peter Lawrence, Bob Weinstein
Producers: Michael Cohl, André Djaoui, Daniel Ubaud, Jean Ubaud, Harvey Weinstein
Editors: Jack Sholder
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The Burning (1981) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Burning Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bonnie Deroski | ... | Marnie |
| Holly Hunter | ... | Sophie |
| Kevi Kendall | ... | Diane |
| J.R. McKechnie | ... | Fish |
| George Parry | ... | Alan |
| Ame Segull | ... | Rhoda |
| Jeff DeHart | ... | Supervisor (as Jeff De Hart) |
| Bruce Kluger | ... | Rod |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Brian Matthews – Todd
- Leah Ayres – Michelle
- Brian Backer (b. December 5, 1956) – Alfred
Sign: Sagittarius - Larry Joshua (b. February 12, 1952) – Glazer
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Lawrence Joshua - Jason Alexander (b. September 23, 1959) – Dave
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 4¼" (1.64 m)
Also known as: Jason Greenspan - Ned Eisenberg (b. January 13, 1957) – Eddy
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Ned Eisenburg - Carrick Glenn – Sally
Also known as: Carrick Glen - Carolyn Houlihan – Karen
- Fisher Stevens (b. November 27, 1963) – Woodstock
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Fisher 'Super Harp' Stevens - Lou David – Cropsy
- Shelley Bruce – Tiger
- Sarah Chodoff – Barbara
- Bonnie Deroski – Marnie
- Holly Hunter (b. March 20, 1958) – Sophie
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Kevi Kendall – Diane
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