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.
A group of teenagers attending a summer camp decides to play a prank on a grotesque, one-eyed former counselor named Cropsy, who is still recovering from severe burn injuries. The prank goes horribly wrong, leaving Cropsy disfigured and vengeful. He escapes the hospital and returns to the camp with his sharp garden shears, seeking bloody revenge on the campers.
The Burning is considered a cult classic slasher film from the early 1980s, known for its suspenseful atmosphere and graphic kills. While not a critical darling upon release, it has gained a dedicated following over the years, appreciated for its practical effects and its place within the slasher subgenre.
Google audience: Google users generally found 'The Burning' to be an enjoyable and suspenseful slasher film, with many appreciating its classic horror elements and effective scares. Some viewers felt the plot was somewhat predictable, but the film's overall execution and memorable kills were frequently highlighted as strengths.
The film features early appearances by future stars Jason Alexander and Holly Hunter in minor roles.
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