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The Burning (1981): movie guide
The Burning (1981) is a Horror running about 91 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.2/10 from 481 votes. Notable cast includes Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Larry Joshua. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1981-05-08
- Runtime: 91 min
- TMDB: 6.2/10
- Genres: Horror
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1981-05-08
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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 one of the youths that accidentally burned him.
Cast highlights
The Burning features Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Larry Joshua, Jason Alexander, Ned Eisenberg. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1981-05-08. Runtime: 91 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (481 votes). Genres: Horror. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Burning?
- The Burning is listed as Horror on TMDB.
- How long is The Burning?
- The Burning runs about 91 minutes.
- Who stars in The Burning?
- Cast highlights include Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Larry Joshua, Jason Alexander, Ned Eisenberg.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Burning?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Burning?
- Open the The Burning page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
