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The Burning (1981)

The Burning is a 1981 slasher film directed by Tony Maylam, with music by Rick Wakeman. It tells the story of a cruel, alcoholic, sadistic caretaker at a summer camp (nicknamed "Cropsy" and based on the urban legend of Cropsey) who falls victim to a prank that went out of control which leaves him horribly burned and disfigured. Following his release from hospital, he returns to his old stomping ground and begins a murder spree.

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Director: Tony Maylam
Distributor: Filmways (United States)
Release date: May 8, 1981
Running time: 91 minutes
Budget: $1,500,000 (estimated)
Gross: $707,770

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