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Cast
Susan Swift
as Loreen Graham / Ann Putnam
Albert Salmi
as Capt. Billingham
Guy Stockwell
as Dr. Grossinger
Tisha Sterling
as Karen Graham
Beverly Ross
as Merlina
David Rounds
as William Goode
John Peters
as Rev. Parris
Jennine Babo
as Dorcas Goode
Dana Hardwick
as Justice Hathorne
Lauren Jennifer Downing
as Sarah Goode
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1981
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresHorror, Thriller
Votes7
DirectorBert I. Gordon
WritersBert I. Gordon
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBurned at the Stake
About Burned at the Stake
In 1692 Salem, Ann Putnam accuses those who have angered her of witchcraft; they are tried and put to death. In 1980, Loreen Graham is on a school outing to the Salem Witch Museum when a wax figure of a man from 1692 comes to life and accosts her. It seems that she may be the reincarnation of Ann, who had accused the man's 5-year-old daughter of witchcraft and the girl is scheduled to be burned at the stake. Loreen must fight against Ann's possession and confront the corrupt 17th century minister consorting with Ann to falsely accuse people of witchcraft.
Directed by Bert I. Gordon, Burned at the Stake leans on a strong ensemble — Susan Swift, Albert Salmi, Guy Stockwell — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1981.
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