Burned at the Stake (1981)

In 1692 a young girl in Salem, Massachusetts, accuses several residents of being witches, and they are burned at the stake. In 1980 a young woman who is a descendant of the accuser finds ... See full summary »

Director:

Bert I. Gordon

Writer:

Bert I. Gordon

Stars:

Susan Swift, Albert Salmi, Guy Stockwell

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Susan Swift	...	Loreen Graham / Ann Putnam
Albert Salmi	...	Capt. Billingham
Guy Stockwell	...	Dr. Grossinger
Tisha Sterling	...	Karen Graham
Beverly Ross	...	Merlina
David Rounds	...	William Goode
John Peters	...	Rev. Parris
Jennine Babo	...	Dorcas Goode
Dana Hardwick	...	Justice Hathorne
Lauren Jennifer Downing	...	Sarah Goode (as Lauren Downing)
Frank Dolan	...	Kevin O'Neil
Judy Dodd	...	Nancy
Terese Giammarco	...	Gwyneth
David Golia	...	The Driver
Harold Jackson	...	Library Guard

Storyline

In 1692 a young girl in Salem, Massachusetts, accuses several residents of being witches, and they are burned at the stake. In 1980 a young woman who is a descendant of the accuser finds herself having recurring nightmares about the incident and comes to believe she is being terrorized by the ghost of the father of the women who were burned as witches.

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Plot Keywords:

salem | burned at the stake | witch | curse | supernatural | 

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Genres:

Horror

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

The Coming

Filming Locations:

Salem, Massachusetts, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alan Landsburg Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

During the witch trials in Salem during the 17th century, no one was burned at the stake. Executions were performed by hanging, and one male prisoner was pressed to death by heavy stones. However, this 'pressing to death' of Giles Cory was not a punishment. It was an effort to get him to plead innocent or guilty. It is from this method of getting information that we get the modern term of "pressing a person for information."

User Reviews

A little-known horror gem of the early Eighties...

As a fan of Susan Swift's OTHER and much better known reincarnation movie - 1977's Audrey Rose - I was eager to see The Coming. It took me ages to find a copy of the video, and when I did locate one in a second-hand shop, I had to spend £10 to get it! But I was not disappointed. I thought it to be a highly intelligent and original horror movie, which dealt superbly with the fascinating 17th century Salem witch hunts. As Loreen Graham/Ann Putnam, Susan Swift was brilliant, and I am amazed that the film is barely heard of anywhere in the world. I strongly recommend that you try and see it.