What It Is: An early slasher film written by the Weinstein brothers.Why I Watched It: Looking into The Uninvited Guest on Amazon, I noticed The Burning listed under one of those "customers viewing this item also purchased..." sections.
What I Thought: The plot is a bit similar to Friday the 13th, but not to the point of plagiarism. Tom Savini (played "Sex Machine" in From Dusk Till Dawn and worked make-up for Friday the 13th and Romero's Living Dead films) was in charge of special effects and make-up, but there just weren't enough killings to really do him justice.
Most of the Burning is less than spectacular, yet it's the movie's cast that made it so watchable. Not for their awesome performances mind you, rather The Burning happens to be the shared first film of so many notable actors. Jason Alexander, Holly Hunter, Fisher Stevens and Brian Backer were all on board. Most had bit parts, but Jason Alexander actually had a strong supporting role and a full head of hair!
Highlights: Worst practical joke ever, Jason Alexander with hair, and a nice first death scene.
Who Should See It: Slasher aficionados and Tom Savini fans.
How Soon: Whenever you're dying to see Holly Hunter's or Jason Alexander's first film.
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