When some young campers at Camp Blackfoot play a mean-spirited trick on the camp's caretaker, it goes horribly wrong. Said caretaker, named Cropsy (Lou David) is burned beyond recognition. Sadly for him, he survives, only to leave the hospital after a lengthy stay. Unable to be helped, Cropsy becomes a vengeful killing machine. Now, camp is back in session for another summer. The kids are back, and so is Cropsy.
THE BURNING is a surprisingly effective tale of revenge and bloodletting, and the killer is actually pretty frightening. Dark and silent, Cropsy is like a deadly shadow, living only to destroy those who have destroyed him. His attacks are savage and ruthless.
Tom Savini's makeup and gore effects are very realistic. We can "feel" the wounds that Cropsy inflicts! The raft scene is legendary!
Also, some of the characters aren't as annoying in this movie, as they can be in similar films. Personally, I cared whether they lived or died, which is unusual. Jason Alexander plays one of them, and watch for Holly Hunter in her first, fleeting role...,
THE BURNING is a surprisingly effective tale of revenge and bloodletting, and the killer is actually pretty frightening. Dark and silent, Cropsy is like a deadly shadow, living only to destroy those who have destroyed him. His attacks are savage and ruthless.
Tom Savini's makeup and gore effects are very realistic. We can "feel" the wounds that Cropsy inflicts! The raft scene is legendary!
Also, some of the characters aren't as annoying in this movie, as they can be in similar films. Personally, I cared whether they lived or died, which is unusual. Jason Alexander plays one of them, and watch for Holly Hunter in her first, fleeting role...,