The fresh woodsy smell of pine and children splashing carelessly in the nearby crystal clear lake are synonymous with the nostalgic feeling of youth summer camps. Away from their parental hovering, kids like to push boundaries and maybe get into a little harmless trouble. Well, turns out that horrifically burning the camp groundskeeper alive is not a great idea. This is how 1981’s cult classic, The Burning, sets up a familiar and at the same time unique slasher. Lot’s of tropes in this one, but there are enough plot surprises and grisly non-flinching kills provided by special effects wizard Tom Savini to rise above the other summer camp movies of the era. The Burning is still a relatively unknown gem for casual genre fans that needs more attention, so give Jason a well-deserved break, ok?
