Burned at the Stake (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1981, Burned at the Stake is a horror film directed by Bert I. Gordon, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts, young Ann Putnam accuses several residents of being witches, and they are tried and put to death. In 1980, young 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 has accused the man's 5-year-old girl of witchcraft and the girl is scheduled to be burned at the stake. Loreen must fight being possessed by Ann Putnam and confront the evil minister from 1692 who is consorting with Ann to falsely accuse people of witchcraft.
Who’s in it. Burned at the Stake stars Susan Swift as Loreen Graham / Ann Putnam, Albert Salmi as Capt. Billingham, Guy Stockwell as Dr. Grossinger and Tisha Sterling as Karen Graham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Burned at the Stake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burned at the Stake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burned at the Stake tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burned at the Stake (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burned at the Stake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Burned at the Stake worth watching?
- Burned at the Stake holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Burned at the Stake?
- Burned at the Stake stars Susan Swift, Albert Salmi, Guy Stockwell, Tisha Sterling and Beverly Ross.
- When was Burned at the Stake released?
- Burned at the Stake was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.