The Burning

[Skott]

I wanted to start a thread to see if anyone has heard any news about the DVD release. So far it's not looking good, MGM has already started to announce titles for release in October and so far they have yet to say anything about The Burning. From what I hear, no one is willing to talk about it either. The soundtrack is still coming out in August but I don't think that is a sign either way.

[Shoesalesman]

I haven't heard anything.

Generally, I love this movie; very campy, classic 80s formula. Some pretty brutal scenes on the lake.

[Rich]

I think it was either nothing more then an internet rumor or original planned and then cancelled for some reason. If it were coming out in September you would be able to pre-order it from sites like Amazon and DVDEmpire by now. The title is nowhere to be found on either. That leads me to believe that it isn't going to happen.

This sucks. I have never seen The Burning, but have been reading about it for years on these boards. This was finally my chance to see it, and it does not seem like it is going to happen now.

[Skott]

I think MGM planned on releasing it, something stopped them from moving forward with their plans. I'm sure it has something to do with who produced the film or rights issues....the usual crap. It's very dissapointing and while I'm not ready to write it off as not coming out I don't think it's looking good at all. I'd say it has a 10% chance of coming out in September. The only other thing I can think of is that MGM knowing The Burning would be a decent seller decided to hold it back and not release it on a day already loaded with long awaited titles and a special edition of ROTLD. So maybe, it will come out in October on a less crowded day. MGM is already announcing their October titles so if that's the case we should know something soon.

[sCabbOy]

Michael Fleisher is the one who produced the extras on the disc. He said on DeadPit.com that is IS coming out 100% definite and he said 100% it's September.

He mentioned it will have commentary by the director, a Savini BTS and a rare redband trailer that was never released.

[Brett H.]

I hope The Burning comes out, it's probably the last GREAT slasher to hit DVD. I don't mean "great" slashers like Graduation Day and Prom Night, either. ;)

Nice avatar, Scabby, I remember the day I bought Blood Rage on VHS. Ahhh, the memories. That sucker must have made the rental stores decent bucks. Amazing cover art.

[sCabbOy]

It reminds me of the cover for Victims! almost identical.


http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/1350/scan0038ib9.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scan0038ib9.jpg)

[Brett H.]

It reminds me of the cover for Victims! almost identical.


http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/1350/scan0038ib9.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scan0038ib9.jpg)

I've never heard of that flick before. May have to look into it.

[sCabbOy]

I've never heard of that flick before. May have to look into it.

It's not too great, but has graphic moments.

I reviewed it here...

http://www.deadpit.com/blog/?p=166

[Brett H.]

It's not too great, but has graphic moments.

I reviewed it here...

http://www.deadpit.com/blog/?p=166

Jess Franco. :(

I still like the cover art and if I were to find it I'd probably give it a go if it was cheap.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

That's a bummer that The Burning might not be coming out as planned. At least my Monsters HD version will tide me over until it finally does.

I'm definitely going to pick up the soundtrack. I've always loved Rick Wakeman's score.

[sCabbOy]

Fleischer mentioned that Night of The Creeps may be on the way too. Rights issues are still being worked out, but it seems to be in gear at least.

[Joshg]

I hope so. NotC and The Burning are great films.
And did you know Scarecrows got 4 stars!?

[Wheatjedi]

I just finished watching a double-bill (on DVD) of The Burning and The Funhouse with some friends at my house. None had ever heard of The Burning, but they all thought it was a lot of fun. It's always fun to introduce people to good films..... :)

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I just finished watching a double-bill (on DVD) of The Burning and The Funhouse with some friends at my house. None had ever heard of The Burning, but they all thought it was a lot of fun. It's always fun to introduce people to good films..... :)

I agree. I showed my brother The Burning when I was visiting him in LA recently. He's not really into horror films, but he actually really liked The Burning. :)

[Skott]

Michael Fleisher is the one who produced the extras on the disc. He said on DeadPit.com that is IS coming out 100% definite and he said 100% it's September.

He mentioned it will have commentary by the director, a Savini BTS and a rare redband trailer that was never released.

Sadly, he's just the producer of the extras and studios lie. It's a good thing to hear but until MGM officially announces the disc and retailers put it up I will remain cautious. The thing is we should have heard something by now, most studios give a lot of time between the announcement and release date so retailers can get their orders in. Not a single DVD site other then a few horror sites have even said anything about the title. There are also no retailers taking order for it which for a title coming out in September is strange.

[sCabbOy]

Yeah Felsher is just the producer of the extras, but he seemed very adamant about the release date. I'm sure if it was being held back he wouldn't be the first to know.

[kramerfan]

I love film.I so hope it comes out in sept.

[CampNewBlood]

Me too. I wanna buy the dvd, go get some fast food and come home and watch it.

[Skott]

A single retailer is taking order for the DVD:

http://www.moviesunlimited.com/musite/product.asp?sku=D55419

The lack of any details makes me think it's just a reaction or the rumors. I have no idea how trustworthy the site is or of its reputation. The only other thing I can think of that may be a good sign is that a press release for The Graduate was put out today and it streets the same day (9/11).

[Ron]

I wonder if Jason Alexander will be in any extras??probably not:duh:

[kramerfan]

Hes too busy getting ready for Festivus day.

[sCabbOy]

From what I heard there will be no featurettes with the cast :(

[Wheatjedi]

That's a shame. It would be fun to hear Jason Alexander's thoughts on this film.

[Ron]

From what I heard there will be no featurettes with the cast :(

that's a real bummer..it would have made an awesome featurette for such a long awaited dvd release.

[sCabbOy]

Cast commentary would have been great.

None of them are really doing anything. Holly Hunter has a new TV series, and Jason's doing movies.... but there's still the rest of the cast.

[Ron]

whatever happened to the kid that was in fast times at ridgemont high?? was he just a thing of the 80's?

[Wheatjedi]

Brian Backer certainly enjoyed most of his acting success in the 80's. The last thing I remember seeing him in was Loser back in 2000.

[sCabbOy]

Brian Backer now does theater.

[Skott]

Anyone else find it funny how doing a DVD search for The Burning on Amazon brings up some of the other 9/11 MGM/FOX DVDs? Kinda odd how From Beyond and ROTLD show up on a search that has nothing to do with them..........

[Joshg]

Very.

Oh, it's the Ghost of Christmas DVD Reassurance, telling us not to worry, and a DVD is on its way. Aww, how sweet. They better use the original artwork! Grrr at Dressed to Kill, and others...

[sCabbOy]

I doubt the same art work will be used. See the atrosity that dons the front of the DVD for From Beyond? Or ROTLD?

I bet the front of The Burning will have a girl screaming, a silhouette of Cropsy with the shears, Jason Alexander and Holly Hunter.

[Ron]

they screw around way to much with original artwork. they should just leave the originals the hell alone..but i guess the same can be said about remakes.:meh:

[Joshg]

Yeah, plus there's Burnt Offerings too...Well

Wait! The original artwork for Scanners was used. There's still hope. :( No matter how little.

[sCabbOy]

they screw around way to much with original artwork. they should just leave the originals the hell alone..but i guess the same can be said about remakes.:meh:

They should make dual covers or at least an insert of the original artwork (Monster Squad will have that) so you can have it.

[Ron]

yeah Happy Birthday To Me had the original artwork as an insert too if I'm not mistaken. that cover was bad ass.

[sCabbOy]

I didn't like the new artwork for Happy Birthday... but I really didn't like the old artwork either even though it was so much better than the DVD artwork.

[WesReviews]

Felsher said in an interview on DeadPit radio that the disc would include commentaries by director Tony Maylam and Tom Savini (not sure if it's two separate ones or both on the same track) as well as behind the scenes home video footage provided by Savini and a photo gallery. I think he mentioned a few cast interviews, too, but I don't recall. I know he said the Weinsteins weren't asked to participate due to time constraints.

[Wheatjedi]

Did he say whether the cast interviews were recent or from the home video footage Savini shot?

[Ron]

I'd imagine that there must be some new material as fas as interviews are concerned. that would be quite a cheap move just recycling a featurette , but it has been done before.:shifty:

[WesReviews]

To the doubters out there...how about the official cover art!!!

http://www.dvddrive-in.com/images/i-m/mgm0732.jpg

Not great, but a heck of a lot nicer than From Beyond's cover art. Honestly, From Beyond's cover art looks like a leftover from MGM's Sony days (since From Beyond was originally scheduled to come out the fall of the Sony takeover, and it looks identical to the shitty Sony photoshop jobs which befell Happy Birthday to Me, Real Genius, and other flicks.)

[The New Blood]

so does this mean that it is coming out in September?

[WesReviews]

Yes, 9/11 according to DVDDrive-In.com today.

[The New Blood]

Cool, thanks for posting the pic. I'll definetly be picking up this one. It better be the unrated version though or I might just have to skip it.

[Ron]

I'm really disappointed with the box art

[Wheatjedi]

I'll just put the disc in the case that currently holds my unofficial DVD of the film. It has the classic art for the box art.

[Ron]

yeah, i think i may be forced to do the same. why do they always find it neccesary to screw around with the box art? is it rights issues?

[sCabbOy]

I have a pretty sweet custom DVD cover made by Dusk (I think). I'd use that, as I use a lot of custom ones for movies.

Here's a sample if anyone cares.

It's really sad when non-professionals can make better cover art than PAID pros.

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/5113/theburning150zp0jr6.th.jpg (http://img113.imageshack.us/my.php?image=theburning150zp0jr6.jpg)

It's like the cover art to the low budget Halloween ripoff The Offerings. THat had sweet cover art on the VHS, the DVD is just cheap and lame. I HATE THAT.

[Ron]

hey scab that covers awesome.

[Brett H.]

I would complain about the cover if I had any energy to fight for this title. Six years of waiting, a few times wondering if it'll come out at all. Even recently wondering if it was going to come out. They could have wrote "Teh berning" on it as cover, text only. In Comic MS Sans font, and I'd have happily bought it. After all these years, I just wanna see the fuckin' movie already.

[The New Blood]

Does anyone know if the DVD will be the unrated version?

[Ron]

I believe it is.
ADDED:
i was riddled with frustration as well. i could wait any longer so i set out to get a copy by any means neccesay.

[sCabbOy]

It was quoted that it is the most uncut version of the film, which means it's probably unrated.

But unrated doesn't mean it's uncut or "bloody" it just means it was never sent to be rated.

[Skott]

Wes, do you know if he got those images from sell sheets (either ads from trade magazines or directly from studio binders)? You can see white around the borders on some of the images which makes me think that's where they came from. If that's the case then I think that's as much confirmation as we need! Anyway, I like the concept but something looks really off about Cropsy in the pic they used....is that even him?? I like the Scarecrows cover art, despite never seeing the movie! Although the thing on the cover looks an a lot like the zombie on the cover of Burial Ground.

[sCabbOy]

I think the official cover art blows. haha

That's how Cropsy was dressed when he left the hospital, right? with the top hat?

[Skott]

I think the official cover art blows. haha

That's how Cropsy was dressed when he left the hospital, right? with the top hat?

Take away the sheers and I think you have the reason MGM went with the cover...trying to cash in on a certain pop icon?

[WesReviews]

George at DVDDrive-In.com is the one who put the cover art up. He's had a great relationship with MGM for years, so I'm about 99% certain that this cover art is legit and that the film is coming to DVD September 11th.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I have a pretty sweet custom DVD cover made by Dusk (I think). I'd use that, as I use a lot of custom ones for movies.

Here's a sample if anyone cares.

It's really sad when non-professionals can make better cover art than PAID pros.

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/5113/theburning150zp0jr6.th.jpg (http://img113.imageshack.us/my.php?image=theburning150zp0jr6.jpg)

It's like the cover art to the low budget Halloween ripoff The Offerings. THat had sweet cover art on the VHS, the DVD is just cheap and lame. I HATE THAT.

I have that one too. I HATE the new cover, so i'll probably just take it out and use the custom one I printed out, haha. :)

[sCabbOy]

At least it doesn't have Jason Alexander on the cover, heh

[Ron]

he had the same hair in this that he had in Shallow Hal! HAIR IN A CAN!

[sCabbOy]

This time I think it was real, haha

[Skott]

I'm surprised they didn't use his name on the cover :) I usually like new cover art, I really like the concept of the new one like I said but it comes off like NOES ripoff.

[Ron]

I'm surprised they didn't use his name on the cover :) I usually like new cover art, I really like the concept of the new one like I said but it comes off like NOES ripoff.

i must say that i did like the new cover art for the Black Christmas (74).

[Joshg]

I loved the new cover arts for BC '74. Both the American and Canadian covers.
New covers that suck: Terror Train. Well kinda. The Canadian DVD cover is pretty good, but the American DVD cover is shit, I hate to say.

In terms of this new Burning DVD cover...um...I'd kind of like someone to post a picture of it in a thread. That'd be helpful.

[Wheatjedi]

In terms of this new Burning DVD cover...um...I'd kind of like someone to post a picture of it in a thread. That'd be helpful.

Look at the previous page of this thread.

[Melanie Jarvis]

Well, I hope it comes out soon because I am one of the few people on here that still hasn't seen it. I might just have to give in and buy a copy off of eBAY.

[sCabbOy]

I'd burn you a copy before you did that. People on eBay overcharge for burns on eBay and hide by the "Berne Act" which really doesn't mean shit.

[Ron]

Well, I hope it comes out soon because I am one of the few people on here that still hasn't seen it. I might just have to give in and buy a copy off of eBAY.

if you've waited this long you might as well just wait a little longer. you're just gonna get charged a ridiculous amount of money for a used piece of crap.

[Joshg]

Yeah, I mean, in less than two months you can own the official copy! Bad cover art or not, it'll be a treat.
Man, it has almost been a year since I watched it. I can't wait to watch agian. :) Sooooooo gooooood.

PS. Thanks Wheatjedi! ;) Now I feel dumb :P

[Ron]

I always loved how the kept Cropsy's appearance hidden until the end. I think the Cropsy makeup was really well done.

[The New Blood]

I always loved how the kept Cropsy's appearance hidden until the end. I think the Cropsy makeup was really well done.

yeah, his face looks so crazy. I love it!

[CampNewBlood]

Retro-Slashers has the MGM/Fox cover art for the new DVD.

http://retroslashers.net/

[Ron]

this cover sucks hard like the re-release of April fools day.

[Lammert]

Whats Darkman doing on the cover for The Burning..?

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Haha, the new cover is so ridiculous looking.

I'm going to replace it with one of the custom covers I have printed out. :)

[Joshg]

You never know. They may have the original artwork in the case!

:X Yeah, I didn't think so. That'd be too perfect.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

That'd be great, but highly unlikely. :(

Why does everyone insist on butchering classic covers? Probably to cater towards the more "mainstream" crowd, I suppose. I think that's a dumb reason to change the cover art. I mean, if the mainstream horror audience doesn't like these type of movies, changing the cover won't make them like the movies anymore. So why bother?

[girlychaos]

Haha, the new cover is so ridiculous looking.

I'm going to replace it with one of the custom covers I have printed out. :)

Can you believe I still haven't seen it?! :shock: :(

[Ron]

Can you believe I still haven't seen it?! :shock: :(

I wish I was you!

[kramerfan]

Coer is bad but ive seen worse.Im just happy its finally coming out.Ill replace the cover art also.

[sCabbOy]

Eh
After looking at the cover a while I don't think it's horrible. It just doesn't fit what kinda movie it is.... and the old art is of course legions better.


Can't get over that damn hat.

[Joshg]

I mean, if the mainstream horror audience doesn't like these type of movies, changing the cover won't make them like the movies anymore. So why bother?

Because everybody is out to jip everybody else off.
Thing is, will The Burning DVD get a release into Blockbusters and Movie Galleries? Just asking, cuz I doubt it, plus, mainstream audiences prefer to rent films than buy them. Which would make changing the cover even more stupid. Errr MGM!!!

[sCabbOy]

It's all marketing. Trying to market to a new demographic because old school horror fans obviously can't support the DVD release alone.
That's why the Monster Squad art was changed- to cater to fans of Harry Potter fans.

[Ron]

I just think a lot of the new cover arts come off as bland and unexciting..

[Wheatjedi]

I couldn't agree more. It's a shame most studios don't just use the original one-sheet art for their DVD covers. Most of those posters were very good.

[Brett H.]

http://fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=4686

Is Skott convinced yet?

[Merf]

Actually, I liked the new cover art for The Monster Squad. Didn't see that big a difference between the new and the old.

Also... I saw the specs for the new DVD release of The Burning and they are pretty... crappy.

[Ron]

Actually, I liked the new cover art for The Monster Squad. Didn't see that big a difference between the new and the old.

Also... I saw the specs for the new DVD release of The Burning and they are pretty... crappy.

Damn, I hope your just trying to get my goat. I think the fans of this film deserve a good set of special features especially after such a long wait and the fact that this is such a great slasher.:meh:

[sCabbOy]

From what I was told the new MS DVD will have the old art as an insert. You can always use that. BEsides that there are custom DVD covers (fgan made) that also can be used!

[Merf]

Damn, I hope your just trying to get my goat. I think the fans of this film deserve a good set of special features especially after such a long wait and the fact that this is such a great slasher.:meh:

No, not saying that to get anyone's "goat". Simply saying that, if today's tripe that is so quickly churned out by one studio after another can get a two-disc DVD release, filled to the brim with bullshit featurettes about an equally-as-bullshit film, why does The Burning get the shaft with, what... a commentary, a theatrical trailer and a still gallery?

[sCabbOy]

The Burning also has a Savini featurete- I agree it deserves more.

I heard people were hard to find for the extras. The Weinstein brothers were a no-go, and of course 3 people who are now having a good career would have been to pricey. I think the movie really had all it could have in the extras department.

[Joshg]

At least it's not barebones.
Look at it this way. 4 features!!! Woow! :P
Ha:
Trailer, Pic Gallery, Commentary, Featurette

[sCabbOy]

The trailer is also a never released red-band trailer, which is sort of cool for trailer lovers. LOL

[Joshg]

Really? That's amazing! Yay!

[Skott]

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51heryS9azL._SS500_.jpg

A bit higher res. Took them long enough to announce the damn thing :)

[sCabbOy]

I'm actually starting to like the cover. Obviously it doesn't hold a torch to the original, but it could have been much worse.

[Ron]

The color scheme reminds me of the re-release boxart of April Fool's Day for some reason...I guess you're right though Scab..it could be worse.

[Spade]

i would've prefered the original box art, but this one isn't that bad. Hell I'm just happy one of my favorite slasher movies is coming out on dvd.

Take care and God bless.

Spade

[Ron]

i would've prefered the original box art, but this one isn't that bad. Hell I'm just happy one of my favorite slasher movies is coming out on dvd.

Take care and God bless.

Spade

Amen to that. Lord knows we've waited long enough. Like many have said also, if you you don't like the boxart you can always use another insert so it's not that big a deal.

[Lammert]

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51heryS9azL._SS500_.jpg


I still dislike Darkman being on the cover instead of Cropsy.

[Ron]

Hopefully those that are disappointed with the boxart will be greatly compensated with specs.

[sCabbOy]

See, I pictured a Scream type cover. The Cropsy silhouette on one side and a face montage (ala Scream) of Jason Alexander, Holly Hunter and Fisher Stevens.

Maybe that was just wishful thinking, lol.

I just hope that they mention where the fuck this movie was filmed. I know it was filmed a stone throw away from where I live, but I have never been able to find the exact spots.

[Ron]

The more I look at this cover the less I like it. They should have just used the original.

[Melanie Jarvis]

I am so pissed that I have not seen this yet. I don't want to buy a used VHS because I'm anticipating the DVD release. But I was at Suncoast Motion Picture Company yesterday, and I asked if they had the movie on file since it is supposedly being released on DVD soon, and they said it didn't show up anywhere in their database.

[Ron]

The Burning is coming out September 11th according to fangoria.com so just fight the temptation and hang in there Mel.

[Skott]

I am so pissed that I have not seen this yet. I don't want to buy a used VHS because I'm anticipating the DVD release. But I was at Suncoast Motion Picture Company yesterday, and I asked if they had the movie on file since it is supposedly being released on DVD soon, and they said it didn't show up anywhere in their database.

Suncoast uses discs for their database so it can take a while for them to get the updates (I worked there for three years). Unless it's on their reservation sheet which is usually just bigger titles there isn't much else to do. Anyway, it is indeed coming out on 9/11 so less than a month to wait!

Full Specs:

1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Unrated Version
Mono Audio
Audio commentary by director Tony Maylam and genre journalist Alan Jones
Blood 'n' Fire Memories featurette with Tom Savini
Photo gallery
Theatrical trailer

[Melanie Jarvis]

Thanks guys. Can't wait!

[Joshg]

Eeek! I never really expected the featurette with Savini from MGM, but I'm happy they brought it.

Cheers!

[Ron]

It's gonna be the same Svini featurette, right? That was pretty cool.

[sCabbOy]

Mon audio? Wow, you'd think they could do better than that!

[Joshg]

I have to agree. They probably could have done better. :(

But I won't step on their tails. It's coming, that's for certain, so I'm just awaiting its release. Go Cropsy Go!

[Ron]

I love the scene in the hospital when Cropsy is first burned and he grabs that doctor's arm. The burns look super painful.

[Skott]

It's the original audio format though. Mono doesn't make for the best 5.1 mixes as previous releases have shown. For a movie like The Burning mono will be just fine as long as they do a good job on cleaning it up. I've heard a mono mix of the MonsterHD version (not sure if it was mono on the original broadcast) and I pray they won't be using that mix. It's horrible, tinny and distant and the levels are all off.

[The Dream Master]

Given that the film's original soundtrack is mono, there's no reason for a multi-channel soundtrack.

Edit: Skott beat me to it.

[sCabbOy]

I'm not gonna complain too much. I rarely use my surround sound system anyways. I just thought it would have been cool with it.

[Joshg]

True dat,

Umm, the trailer that it circling around video upload sites. There's a shot of the girl in the shower screaming. But in the Monsters HD version, you don't see her scream, only hear her.

Any explanations?

[Ron]

he josh, i take it you ended up watching sleepaway camp afterall! it's good to see Judy back as your avatar.

[Joshg]

Well, I have only watched it three times in my life. Last time was about december. Eeek! Must get back to it. :( And yeah, Judy frickin rocks!

[Ron]

3 times?!? trust me, it gets better and better with repeat viewings. I created a drinking game (back in my partying days) where you would have to drink every time that Ricky swears. Trust me, it fucks you up quick!

[Joshg]

How can it get better than perfect? :D Hehe,
Kidding...or am I? :)

In addition to the Ricky swears, drink for all the gay overtones and undertones. Now THAT'S a party. :D

[Melanie Jarvis]

6 days until the DVD release!!!

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I will soon have a 4th copy of The Burning in my collection. :) Can't wait!

[kramerfan]

I cant even find this on ebay for pre-order..

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I cant even find this on ebay for pre-order..

You can pre-order it on Amazon.

[NW77]

6 days until the DVD release!!!


Yay!! :funky: :funky:

And may I say you're cute, Mel. :D

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Mel and NW, you won't be disappointed. :) I've been watching this film for years, and it NEVER gets old.

[ZPowers]

Is this DVD gonna be uncut? Does anyone know?

[NW77]

Is this DVD gonna be uncut? Does anyone know?

From what I heard, it will be uncut. Hopefully so, since they should not cut the "raft" scene. :)

[Skott]

Yes, the DVD is the uncut version of the movie.

[sCabbOy]

Not onl;y uncut, but Felcher said it has another few seconds that the Monsters HD version did not have... probably won't notice, but still.

[Skott]

Not onl;y uncut, but Felcher said it has another few seconds that the Monsters HD version did not have... probably won't notice, but still.

Is that from that 'radio' interview? I was never able to hear the second part so I'm quite interested to see what he's talking about. I just hope I can find the damn thing on Tuesday, most store seem to have their copies in the states already but here it could be quite hard.

[sCabbOy]

Is that from that 'radio' interview? I was never able to hear the second part so I'm quite interested to see what he's talking about. I just hope I can find the damn thing on Tuesday, most store seem to have their copies in the states already but here it could be quite hard.

I'm pretty sure. I also believe he said it wasn't cut gore, but a scene that was cut short for some reason... I dunno.

[Skott]

I suppose it comes to what source material was available. MonstersHD seems to do their own thing independent of what studios end up releasing so I wouldn't be surprised if they are sourced from different materials.

[The Dream Master]

My copy of this shipped from Deep Discount today. :)

Also, if this has more footage from the MonstersHD version, that would indicate that it's probably a brand new, re-mastered transfer and everything. MonstersHD (and any other channel for that matter) can only play what the studios give them, so, in this case, it looks like MGM has ponied up some cash to make this a good release, quality-wise.

[Melanie Jarvis]

I am so friggin excited. I can't believe I haven't seen this movie yet. The only copies I could find were used VHS, so I opted not to take the chance. My work better get at least a couple copies.

[Shoesalesman]

I threw it on the DVD player last night just for shits and giggles. That raft/boat scene still gets me every time. :shock:

[sCabbOy]

yeah, it has been stated that it's not the same transfer from Monster's HD, Im sure Felcher said that on the DP audio interview.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I thought the Monsters HD transfer looked really good. If this is better, then....DAMN!!! Can't wait to get this version.

[sCabbOy]

I may be mistaken, but the monster's HD was remastered from a print, and the one they used for the DVD was from a negative.

[simonthekillerewok]

The best way to describe this film: it's a cross between Deliverance, Friday the 13th and Madman. I really liked the atmosphere of this movie, it has a real backwoods slasher feel to it and the kills are awesome.

So glad they're re-releasing it.

[sCabbOy]

I'd say Sleepaway Camp, Madman and Humgous.. but very close I just can't see the Deliverance other than the atmosphere.

[Rich]

I have been reading about this movie for years! I have never seen it! Today I am going to take myself to the video store and buy it and watch it and love it (hopefully)!

[ZPowers]

I have a feeling that, like Monster Squad, it may not be so easy to find right away in video stores.

[Skott]

I have a feeling that, like Monster Squad, it may not be so easy to find right away in video stores.

I could only find ROTLD out of all the MGM release today...so annoying. I ordered them off Amazon with express shipping, screw waiting for Canadian stores :(

[Joshg]

I have a feeling that, like Monster Squad, it may not be so easy to find right away in video stores.

Really? I found Monster Squad for 14.99 (Canadian) at CD Plus.

Also, I bought "From Beyond", a 9/11 DVD release from MGM. Scarecrows and The Burning however, I'm still searching for.

Uh, is Monster Squad any good peeps?

[DarkPumpkin]

Really? I found Monster Squad for 14.99 (Canadian) at CD Plus.

Also, I bought "From Beyond", a 9/11 DVD release from MGM. Scarecrows and The Burning however, I'm still searching for.

Uh, is Monster Squad any good peeps?


ANY GOOD? Try the most amazing and life changing movie that I ever had the pleasure to see. Of course, that is strictly my biased opinion shining through, but by all means, do yourself a favor and buy it!

[jackdeth]

I can't find this anywhere in stores. Im just going to order it from xploited cinema. Should have done that in the first place.

[Melanie Jarvis]

Yeah, my work wasn't even carrying the DVD so I had to special order it.

[ZPowers]

Really? I found Monster Squad for 14.99 (Canadian) at CD Plus.

Also, I bought "From Beyond", a 9/11 DVD release from MGM. Scarecrows and The Burning however, I'm still searching for.

Uh, is Monster Squad any good peeps?

Well, it was really hard to find day-of in America anyways (dunno about now).

As for it being any good... this movie defined my childhood, then I didn't see it for 10 years, and now I love it more than ever. Or as much as ever, I'm not sure I can top that old love. See it. Now.

[Skott]

Just got m copy from Amazon :) Nice to finally have this on DVD, can't wait to give it a watch. Along the the Burning I got Scarecrows, From Beyond, and Tales from the Crypt/Vault of Horror (yes I'm aware Vault is cut but I only wanted TFTC anyway). Made the dumb mistake of passing on ROTLD when I saw it a few times in stores Tuesday, now it's sold out everywhere.

Screen Shots: May or may not contain 'spoilers'
DON'T HOTLINK!
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http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1424/1374041579_d7080af97f_o.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1389/1374948048_18fe19be9a_o.jpg

Raft Scene....spoilers?

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1092/1374041327_63f4a27d0b_o.jpg

I've never actually sat down and watched the unrated version of the film so I'm not the best to say if this version is completely uncut or not. I hardly remember the details of the R rated cut! I'm not sure if you can tell or not from the screen shot above but if you can, please confirm this is the uncut version. From what I can remember, the cut version was missing the tight shot on the hand after the fingers were sheered off?

[sCabbOy]

on here looks like the MHD version, but im sure on a big/wide tv it's gonna be amazing.

[Skott]

The transfer overall is nice, it has definite film qualities to it (ie: grain) but that is expected. It's a bit soft but I find that typical of lower budget flick from the 80's. Everything else seems fine to me, audio is great as well.

[Spade]

Got my copy yesterday. Can't wait to watch this classic horror movie one more time.

[Skott]

Watched it all last night, better than I remembered although I didn't remember the 'score' being so cheesy! Transfer is great as I said, colors are some of the best I've seen on a low budget 80's slasher flick. I'm glad MGM gave this some love, the transfer is worth a purchase alone. The photo gallery is interesting and something I have not seen listed, it has some pics of scenes I don't remember being in the film! I have not watched the featurette, probably won't as I tend to not watch special features for most part.

[sCabbOy]

I'm pretty sure the movie had a pretty big budget in context to it's sub-genre, I think over a million which was a lot seeing movies like The Forest, Don't Go In The Woods, Humongous and such were made for 100-400,000.

[Rich]

I haven't found a copy of this yet. I'll have to go to Best Buy tonight and see if they have it. I have been to places like Borders and K-Mart, but they did not have it. :mad:

[NW77]

I have been to places like Borders and K-Mart, but they did not have it. :mad:

Heh! K-Mart is the least thing store I would look for that movie. I wonder if Suncoast carry them. They tend to carry many movies, thought I plan to check Best Buy too.

[Skott]

Heh! K-Mart is the least thing store I would look for that movie. I wonder if Suncoast carry them. They tend to carry many movies, thought I plan to check Best Buy too.

Suncoast should have it, however it seems not many stores got it in so I would call first. You should be able to check stock online at Best Buy's website if you want to save yourself a trip.
ADDED:
Just a heads up to the Canadians looking for this and other MGM release: Future Shop has a 2 for $20 (or $12.99ea.) for all of the releases (except From Beyond & ROTLD) and should have multiple copies in stock. They are on an end cap and other than From Beyond none are on the new release shelf, the only one I couldn't find was Witchfinder General. You can check store stock at futureshop.ca or if you prefer Best Buy you can do the same.

P.S- Jeepers Creep 1&2, Child's Play, Wrong Turn (?), Amityville Horror (original) and a few others have new slipcases like some of the recent Fox re-releases. Same editions but some of them (Jeepers and Child's Play) looked quite nice.

[Melanie Jarvis]

Yeah, I work at Best Buy and we don't carry it. At least my store doesn't. I had to buy it off of the BB website and I got it yesterday. Loved it!

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it, Mel. :)

[NW77]

Yeah, I work at Best Buy and we don't carry it. At least my store doesn't. I had to buy it off of the BB website and I got it yesterday. Loved it!

Kewl beans!! I wish BB, Suncoast, & others has part on their website that listed if a town carry the items you're looking for. That would make it easier for us. ;)

[Melanie Jarvis]

Usually there will be a link that says "Select Store Availability" and you can see if the product is carried at your local BB. I wouldn't completely rely on the website though.

[Beefy_Bakeuk]

I watched it for the first time yesterday and loved it!! I wondered what peoples opinions where of the soundtrack i think Rick Wakeman does a great job on it :)

[sCabbOy]

I bought a 1,100 buck laptop from Circuit City expecting it in 20 minutes.. the site said they had one and when I went to go egt it they said they never carried the laptop at the store. SO, I checked another store and another and another and ALL sold out.

So, I had to go back and have it ordered for me. A week later I got it.

So, yeah never rely on website "in stock" counts- CALL.

[101ant101]

i was sure it would of got a sequel but i heard that it sold bad. back thenb anyway

[The Dream Master]

I finally got to watch the DVD last night. It was flippin' fantastic--the film looked glorious to be 25+ years old.

As for the film itself, I really enjoyed it. It's your standard 80's slasher, but it's a very competant film with likeable characters and some good gore.

[101ant101]

I finally got to watch the DVD last night. It was flippin' fantastic--the film looked glorious to be 25+ years old.

As for the film itself, I really enjoyed it. It's your standard 80's slasher, but it's a very competant film with likeable characters and some good gore.

The raft scene i like the most.

[cropsy]

Glad to see this thread as this may very well be my all-time favorite film for slashers. I loved the raft scene and all the other kills and hopefully someday will have a cropsy mask. I would love to see some collections people have also from this movie and i will post some of my stuff later. Oh and yeah the dvd cover sucked but the dvd itself was well worth the wait.

[Spade]

It's a little hard to get ahold of a Cropsy mask. I only know of two different ones that that have been available. Both versions looked good. One was by Jeremy Bohr and the other is rare and was sold a long while back. You'd probably be able to find someone willing to sell the Bohr one since he made several (and even had two different paint styles). I do know that Frosty over at Frosty Designs is/was planning on making one.

[cropsy]

Yeah the one I am looking into maybe getting is the newest run and is limited to like 6 I think. It is a killer mask even with the $300 price tag. I wish I had picked them up when they were $60

[Melanie Jarvis]

Wow, I never even thought they made Cropsy masks, haha. Would definitely be an awesome collectors item.

[Spade]

They were only made by independent mask makers (you know the fans). Here's a pic of what one of Jeremy Bohr's masked looked like :

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/drm6181/CropseyManiac_3136thumb.jpg

[Melanie Jarvis]

Wow, that's pretty awesome.

[NW77]

They were only made by independent mask makers (you know the fans). Here's a pic of what one of Jeremy Bohr's masked looked like :

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/drm6181/CropseyManiac_3136thumb.jpg

Whoa! That pretty amazing how they did the detail on the mask. And just look at Cropsey's nose. Who knew he was such a pig? Oink oink!!! http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/49.gif

[sCabbOy]

They were only made by independent mask makers (you know the fans). Here's a pic of what one of Jeremy Bohr's masked looked like :

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/drm6181/CropseyManiac_3136thumb.jpg

That's the one I like better, I think Featured Creatures did the other? I always felt that the mask was too... narrow.

[Spade]

Jeremy Bohr is Featured Creatures. He just had a couple different paint schemes for the masks. Now someone else bought the mold and is selling a limited run that look like this :

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/drm6181/P1060201.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/drm6181/P1060226.jpg

The other Cropys mask was sold for a limited time over at the HMA, but that was a long time ago. And I think it looked like this :

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/drm6181/cropsy1.jpg

None of those are my pics, I [cough]borrowed[/coughed] them from other peoples posts.

[cropsy]

They are both killer masks with the new cropsy going for around $300 or so if I remember right as it is limited to 6

[MaDMaNMaRz]

It reminds me of the cover for Victims! almost identical.


http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/1350/scan0038ib9.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=scan0038ib9.jpg)

That cover is kind of similiar to the cover for The Forest. The "evil eyes" on both of them look alike.

[sCabbOy]

That cover is kind of similiar to the cover for The Forest. The "evil eyes" on both of them look alike.

The eyes are identical actually haha
ADDED:
Jeremy Bohr is Featured Creatures. He just had a couple different paint schemes for the masks. Now someone else bought the mold and is selling a limited run that look like this :

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/drm6181/P1060201.jpg


I actually love that one! Love the paint, the eye... well isn't perfect but the paint makes up for that. AWESOME

[Joshg]

I caught The Forest similarity too. Haha, what a rip!
I think that the same cover for Bodycount (1987) may have been used for Camp Fear as well.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

http://www.slasherindex.com/images/videoartwork/HiResScans/MyScans/victims.jpg

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/61572C8TS5L._SS500_.jpg

Haha, they're so similiar.

[Joshg]

Off base, but....how was Victims!? Was it a worthy slasher?

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I haven't seen it in such a long time. But I remember not liking it that much. It had some relatively graphic moments. If you're a collector, it's very much worth it. It is pretty rare, so if you happen to find it, you might have to pay alittle more for it. I want to track it down myself. :)

scab would be able to tell you. I know he has it.

[sCabbOy]

No, it's... not very good.

The first fifteen minutes is basically a demo reel for the SFX team. Maybe like 5-6 deaths in a row dont by killers not in the movie and characters not in the plot. The killings are well done, but sorta makes no sense.

After that the girls of the movie are introduced and then go to the desert... gets boring and the rest of the movie is some guys trying to help them and the girls being raped (Last House style girl is forced at gunpoint to perform oral on another girl) and killed and of course the heroine kills the perverts. It's more og a schlocky exploitation than a slasher. It's also old. The box says 85, but the cars are 1970s and the transfer looks really old and worn.

[girlychaos]

I can't believe I still haven't watched The Burning yet. I keep hearing how awesome it is...I wish I'd find it around here! :(

[NW77]

I can't believe I still haven't watched The Burning yet. I keep hearing how awesome it is...I wish I'd find it around here! :(

Can't you try Amazon? I can trust them with my right nut on ordering the film from them. :D :D I done plenty of business with Amazon, including ordering the Crystal Lake Memories. :cool:

[girlychaos]

Can't you try Amazon?

I suppose, yeah...I need to check the shipping fee though. But thanks for the tip, I appreciate it. :)

[sCabbOy]

I snagged it new on Amazon for $8.00. Click the "new and used" link.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

http://www.myspace.com/theburningmusicpage

I just discovered this page today. I've always loved the score for The Burning. I'd like to get it. I love the theme for it, and the synth version used for the opening credits. :)

[cropsy]

I need to add that music to my page on there. I am still trying to build up my page with pics from the Burning and other memorabillia. The guy who made that page did a hell of a job on a song also called the cropsy maniac that is on my page now.

http://www.myspace.com/the_burning

[Joshg]

I just bought this from a local music store. $16.99 Canadian. Man! Our dollar is higher, but so are the prices! What a jip!

Oh well.

[cropsy]

could you post a pic of the cover if it is different? I have seen a few that had a difference between some of the ones from Canada and the U.S.

[Melanie Jarvis]

Something I've been wondering... Did Todd really hate Cropsy so much that he didn't even feel guilty about almost killing him? I found it kind of weird that he was actually telling the story around the campfire being that he is the reason that Cropsy was almost killed.

[Joshg]

could you post a pic of the cover if it is different? I have seen a few that had a difference between some of the ones from Canada and the U.S.

It appears to be the exact same. Canadian and US DVDs are usually the same, just with different rating logos. Some exceptions are Terror Train, which is 1000x better on the Canadian TVAFilms release than the horrendous American one. And it isn't even that amazing to begin with. :D

I haven't seen the American back though. Mine has "THE ULTIMATE HORROR-THRILLER" -Los Angeles Herald-Examiner on back.
It also has three pics :(...I know, small amount, (not including background image). There's a head shot of the hooker, the campfire, and shower girl when she's clipper fighting with Cropsy (one-sided if I do say so myself).

SPECIAL FEATURES
*Commentary by Director Tony Maylam and International Film Journalist Alan Jones
*Blood 'n' Fire Memories

Ha! I'm so nutty.

[Patrick]

I still need to get this dvd. I am ashamed to say I have never seen "The Burning".

[MaDMaNMaRz]

The guy who made that page did a hell of a job on a song also called the cropsy maniac

Yeah, Slasher Dave. He's great! He's actually releasing a CD, but I don't know when. I'm going to get it when he does. :)

[cropsy]

I'll certainly have to pic one up also.

I got my newest set of Looby cards today also. Pics should be comming soon of my small collection of stuff from this movie.

[sCabbOy]

This is a long shot, but anyone know the exact region this movie was shot in? I live not too far from the shooting area, I have looked but can't find the exact area. We stumbled on what looked like those ruins at the end, but we aren't sure.

[Joshg]

Cool. I hear people on here living by the most interesting slasher shooting sites, and it intrigues me. Lucky them.
If I have time, I try and find out where that is sCab. Although, since you're 10,000 times closer to it than I am, I doubt that I'll be much help.

But that brings me to something I found out the other day.
I was born beside SYDNEY MINES, 1991. 10 years after My Bloody Valentine. Imagine my surprise when I found that out. I should go back there some day, and see if I can find some of the scenes around Sydney. Afterall, it's not too far away. Cape Breton is about 3-4 hours from me.

[sCabbOy]

Well, I heard the movie was shot at some camp near Allegany State Park then I hear it was near Castile, NY (opposing directions). The ruins we found was near Castile, near Lethworth State Park. I tried calling Tom Savini but he never picks up the phone (his phone number is listed, but usually only his machine answers).

The shooting location for NOTLD isn't too far either, neither is the shooting location for those turds Ghost Lake and Dark Harvest 2.

Some of Poultrygeist was shot here, and a new movie called Banshee was shot here.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Oh man. The Dark Harvest movies are AWFUL! :X

Off the top of my head, the only horror film I can think of that was shot in Chicago (i'm in Joliet, but it's not terribly far) is The Wizard of Gore.

[sCabbOy]

They really are.... so low budget. Like in part 1 where the guy was ripped in half. They used the guys clothes stuffed with straw.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

:lol: That's terrible. You can tell the SFX are so fake in those and the Scarecrow movies.....Scarecrow, Scarecrow Slayer, and Scarecrow Gone Wild.

In Scarecrow Gone Wild, there's a scene where the guy has his guts laying on his stomach, but you can clearly tell it's rubber, haha.

http://slasherp.nexcess.net/htm/reviews/stills/scarecrow3_02.jpg

:lol:

[sCabbOy]

Not to derail this convo, but in Scarecrow gone wild where the 2 guys are pissing, you see them "unzip and pull out" but the camera doesn't pan up and you can see theres nothing in their hands at all! It shows the hands almsot completely. That always made me laugh.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

LMAO! I didn't notice that before, haha. It's always funny when shitty horror films make goofs like that.

[Joshg]

Maybe they were there. You just couldn't see 'em. :)

"Even when the camera adds 10 pounds, their meat still couldn't get their fifteen seconds of fame."

[sCabbOy]

Anyways, thought The Burning fans would love to know. I am in contact with the lady who did the extras casting in the movie (she is the CEO of Girl Scounts in the area and the president of a local Real Estate agency) and we are discussing the parts where the movie was filmed at.

Some of it was shot along Tonawanda Creek, in North Tonawanda, NY. Some in Silver Lake in Perry, NY. She's not sure where the camp was shot, because it's been a long time but she said she will find out for me. She thinks it may be either Camp Asbury on Silver Lake in Perry, or a YWCA camp in North Tonawanda.

As for the ruins where the last sequence was shot, we know it's abandon copper mines in Tonawanda (not North Tonawanda) and not quite sure where yet.

Silver Lake has changed over the years, but we thinkw e found the place where the water shenanigans part took place. Where Glazer got shot in the ass.

Now?
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/7158/39420983oq0.jpg

Then?
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2485/10qk9.jpg

It looks like a river in the movie, but Silver Lake is long and narrow, and the part in the movie looked quite wide at the point where the cabin was.

[Patrick]

That really cool to hear sCabbOy...that you are in contact with the extras casting lady. Damn it, I still need to get this movie. I have been wanting to see it.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

That's awesome scab. Thanks for posting that info.

SilverShamrock - The Burning is really a great slasher film. It's one of my all-time favorites. I've heard Suncoast Video actually carries it in stores. If you have one near you, you could check there. :)

[sCabbOy]

I guess other parts of the movie were shit in Franklinville, NY and Olean, NY haha

Im hoping to really find the areas, it probably wont happen because she doesn't really know 100%

[nottidelterrore]

That really cool to hear sCabbOy...that you are in contact with the extras casting lady. Damn it, I still need to get this movie. I have been wanting to see it.

It's a great movie. You should definitely pick it up sometime. Well worth it.

[Patrick]

Yea I'm thinkin of bidding on a dvd of it on eBay. I just watched the trailer on YouTube and it makes me wanna see it even more.

[sCabbOy]

Check out Amazon.com. I got mine from the USed bin for 6 bucks and it was brand new.

[nottidelterrore]

I got mine for around $11 off Amazon. That's with shipping included.

[Patrick]

That's awesome scab. Thanks for posting that info.

SilverShamrock - The Burning is really a great slasher film. It's one of my all-time favorites. I've heard Suncoast Video actually carries it in stores. If you have one near you, you could check there. :)

Yea I have a Suncoast at the local mall here...about 25 minutes away. i go there all the time, but they are so expensive (unless you can catch a sale). They normally charge retail price and they won't comp price (compare shop) with anyone else because all they carry mainly is movies.

[cropsy]

Awesome news Scabboy. I would love to know anything else she can tell you also as I am a nut when it comes to this film.

Certainly go get this SilverShamrock as this is one of the best slasher films ever IMO. I think I have 8 to 10 copies right now of it and looking to get even more. I just got my Promo record from Japan of it with the Theme from the Burning on it and have a Radio ad also on the way.

[Patrick]

YAY! I won the DVD on eBay for $7. :) Can't wait to get it in the mail.

[Fowlees]

You won't be disappointed sir. Its a must have for any horror fan. Its hard to get hold of over here in the UK as its currently deleted. I managed to out bid everyone on e-bay awhile back and now my copy sits proudly in my DVD collection.
Incidentally, watch out for the scene where Glazer gets shot on the arse with a pellet gun..its a hoot!

Happy viewing.

[Joe Strummer]

This one is a bit hard for me to watch. I mean it's a decent film, but I keep thinking of Seinfeld when I watch it...George with hair. whenever he's around water, I keep thinking of the episode where he went in the pool and his dick shrunk and his girlfriend saw his tiny member lol

[sCabbOy]

Cropsy I will keep you and everyone posted. At this point there's a huge conflict as to where everything was shot. Basically it was shot over 6-7 places over a 100 mile radius. Principal photography was shot over 2 camps nearby eachother (Olean and Franklinville, NY) and then the concrete ruins part was shot 100 miles away from those places in Model City, NY and Savini's gore inserts were shot in another place Tonawanda, NY.

I doubt I will ever find every spot, but at least the camp and the ruins.

[cropsy]

I know it sounds strange but I would actually love to go to the sites and take even just a bit of dirt from each place and hold it in a jar.

God I need to get help for this obsession with this movie. lol

[sCabbOy]

Well, if we find it I will get dirt. I am also gonna snag a cinder block from the ruins as well. But, my and my friend are planning on boating down the entire Tonawanda Creek to try and find the spots where the guys were sitting on the rocks waiting for the raft to come back. That was shot someone along there and Savini's gore inserts were done near there.

I dunno, it's just a mess because the movie's principal scenes weren't shot in one place, but many. Basically every shot- the shower, the mess hall, the baseball game, swimming, and the bunks were all shot in different places.

[cropsy]

I'd love to get one of the cinder blocks also but I can only imagine the shipping and handling on that one. I may have to tell my g/f that would be the best place to go for a vacation just so I can be there.

[Patrick]

I got my DVD in the mail today and have watched the trailer on it. I am going to watch the movie later tonight. Just the trailer alone is awesome. Oddly enough, but cool none-the-less, was behind the factory dvd cover art that came with it, was a very good printed out copy of the same cover art. I guess the seller on eBay likes making dvd covers.
I would love to if I would take the time to sit and piddle with photoshop. I have alot of them downloaded, but have never tried to print them out. Go figure.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

You won't be disappointed. It truly is a great slasher film. It's one of my all-time favorites.

[Patrick]

Wow. That is a really good movie. It has "slight" similarities to 'Friday the 13th'...which is cool....but it is a very original story and great atmosphere throughout.
The scene where a bunch of the kids are paddling back to camp on the raft they built and they come upon one of their canoes floating alone.....I never even thought about it being Cropsy in the canoe and when he jumped up and started slashing, it scared the shit outta me. I assumed he had put the first girl that he killed into the canoe.

Great horror film. I loved it. :D

[Spade]

You won't be disappointed. It truly is a great slasher film. It's one of my all-time favorites.

It's up there on my all time slasher list as well.

Wow. That is a really good movie. It has "slight" similarities to 'Friday the 13th'...which is cool....but it is a very original story and great atmosphere throughout.
The scene where a bunch of the kids are paddling back to camp on the raft they built and they come upon one of their canoes floating alone.....I never even thought about it being Cropsy in the canoe and when he jumped up and started slashing, it scared the shit outta me. I assumed he had put the first girl that he killed into the canoe.

Great horror film. I loved it. :D

Glad to hear you liked it.

[sCabbOy]

Speaking of the similarities with F13, Savini and the Weinsteins say that this was written before Friday The 13th and Savini said he got the script for The Burning while he was working on Friday The 13th- before it was released.

Anyways, if you have Google Earth type in Bonds Lake New York, there's a quarry above it, that's one spot this movie was filmed.

[Rich]

I just watched this movie. It was okay. It was not as great as others say it is. The best thing about it was Savini's work on it.

[Patrick]

I loved the way they would show Cropsy with an underneath shot......where you couldn't see his head for the sunlight and all you could see was his arms and the shears.

[sCabbOy]

The shot where he was on the rocks? Where you can see his feet and the shears dangling as he watched Alfred?

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/9135/theburning13li1.jpg

[MaDMaNMaRz]

I loved the way they would show Cropsy with an underneath shot......where you couldn't see his head for the sunlight and all you could see was his arms and the shears.

This one:

http://www.phantasmagoria.nl/assets/images/TheBurning8.jpg

[cropsy]

That is going to be one of the tats I end up getting.

[sCabbOy]

Oh, duh, the most iconic silhouette in the movie.

[Joshg]

It kind of annoyed me how Alfred the dork turned out to be the final girl (in this case: guy). He was a pervert, and just...creepy!

PS, Holly Hunter played Sophie, so...I was wondering...who was Sophie again? Was she on the raft? No. Was she in the girls cabin? I think perhaps.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Sophie was one of the kids standing to the side when the raft floated back after the massacre. That's the only time I recall seeing her. She might have appeared briefly in another scene.

[Patrick]

This one:

http://www.phantasmagoria.nl/assets/images/TheBurning8.jpg

Yes...that's it. That's so cool lookin'.

[Joshg]

Sophie was one of the kids standing to the side when the raft floated back after the massacre. That's the only time I recall seeing her. She might have appeared briefly in another scene.

Yeah, Going to Pieces taught me that. :) Nice movie.

But for her to be named "Sophie", and appear in the credits not too late, she must have had another part. Hmm..

[nottidelterrore]

Sophie was one of the kids standing to the side when the raft floated back after the massacre. That's the only time I recall seeing her. She might have appeared briefly in another scene.


I've always had a hard time locating Holly Hunter too. At least Jason Alexander was easy to locate...in his very hilarious role as Dave. I'm glad Dave survived. I really enjoyed his character.

I thought Fisher Stevens was Edward Furlong's brother or something until I realized that he's the dude from Short Circuit.

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Haha, Jason Alexander was awesome in it. I've always loved Seinfeld, so it was natural I liked him in The Burning.

[cropsy]

As many times as I have watched it I can not find Hlly Hunter other then in the same scene as stated above. Jason Alexander was awesome in it though I didn't need to see his behind. lol

[slasher king]

She is also in the scene where Glazer got shot in the ass

[sCabbOy]

You can see Woodstocks nut sack. Classic scene.


Yeah Holly Hunter had lines, I think? She was a bit more than an extra in that movie.

[Scarecrow]

It kind of annoyed me how Alfred the dork turned out to be the final girl (in this case: guy). He was a pervert, and just...creepy!
.


Come on, he was still the Final GIRL. ;)


- Scarecrow

[sCabbOy]

Haha.

Alfred was awesome...

Glazer- "U comin down on the wwong man!"

[Fowlees]

Haha.

Alfred was awesome...

Glazer- "U comin down on the wwong man!"

Ha ha. I love that bit.

Also, the scene in the mess hall, when Glazer says, "Hey i'm talkin to her," then that other chap mimics him :"Hey i'm talkin to her....can i talk to her too?"

That scene and the scene in the bunk house where our "hero", Alfred sees " a horrible face" at the window.

Those scenes along with the bit where Woodstock shoots Glazer up the jacksy with his pellet gun never fail to make me chuckle.:D:D

[MaDMaNMaRz]

Alfred was great.

Glazer: "You guys are realy wimps, ya know? Lookin' at them girly magazines. *insinuates masturbating* You oughta try the real thing someday."

:lol:

[Fowlees]

Alfred was great.

Glazer: "You guys are realy wimps, ya know? Lookin' at them girly magazines. *insinuates masturbating* You oughta try the real thing someday."

:lol:

Ha ha . Yeah, tht's another one of the more amusin quotes. We could all learn a lot from Glazer couldn't we?! ;)

[cropsy]

I still can't get over seeing Glazer in For Love of the Game as the guy in the bar wanting to see Kevin Costner not get the win. The whole cast was great and I wish we could see a dvd out with them all getting a few minutes to talk about it. Someday I will win a few million and I will release the Ultimate dvd of the movie.

[sCabbOy]

I ordered lubricated, these aint lubes, I ain't paying you


or whatever.