S4.E11: THE BURNING (1981) Review | Summer Camp Slashers

Pack your bags and grab your bug spray, because we are officially kicking off our brand-new themed month: SUMMER CAMP SLASHERS!   For the next few weeks, we are leaving the comfort of the studio behind to head deep into the woods, exploring the campgrounds, the urban legends, and the creative kills that defined the golden age of 1980s horror.   We are launching the series with an absolute heavyweight of the genre—the 1981 masterpiece of practical effects and summer dread: THE BURNING!   We are breaking down the legendary legend of Cropsy, Tom Savini's mind-blowing special effects makeup, and that infamous, jaw-dropping raft scene.   To help us navigate the woods and look at this film from every angle, we’ve assembled a phenomenal panel of heavy hitters in the booth: Shawn C. Baker from @thehorrorvision Chris Higgs, physical media connoisseur and host of the Beyond the Blood podcast.  Whether you're a die-hard fan of boutique Blu-ray restorations or you just love a classic 80s creature feature/slasher vibe, this is going to be an incredible deep dive into one of the absolute best independent horror films of its era.   SCORE THE KILLS WITH US! As always, your voice is the final word on the show! The Official Average Scorecard is live at the link in our bio right now. We want your ratings on the practical effects, the slasher atmosphere, and the ultimate kill count.   Submit your scores before or during the stream, and we'll read your reviews and hottest takes live on the air! #TheAveragePodcast #TheBurning #TheBurning1981 #SummerCampSlashers #SlasherMovies #TomSavini #80sHorror #PhysicalMedia #TheHorrorVision #BeyondTheBlood #MovieReview #LivePodcast #MovieScorecard #HorrorCommunity #Cropsy