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The Burning 1981

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.

Directed by: Tony Maylam
Written by: Peter Lawrence & Bob Weinstein
Release date: 1981-05-08
Runtime: 91 minutes
Critics score:
100 / 100
Tagline: A legend of terror isn't a campfire story anymore!
Cast:
Holly Hunter Holly Hunter
Sophie 
Fisher Stevens Fisher Stevens
Woodstock 
Jason Alexander Jason Alexander
Dave 
Leah Ayres Leah Ayres
Michelle 
Ned Eisenberg Ned Eisenberg
Eddy 
Larry Joshua Larry Joshua
Glazer 
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Also known as:
  • Chamas da Morte
  • The Burning - Brennende Rache
  • Žár