The movie we’re looking at is “Burned at the Stake” made in 1982. It’s a horror genre film set in 1692 and 1980 Salem, Massachusetts. In this movie, characters Ann Putnam and Loreen Graham are central and are played by Susan Swift, with Albert Salmi and Guy Stockwell appearing in notable roles. As we delve deeper, we’ll find out more about where the movie was shot, other intriguing details, and some fun facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Burned at the Stake” was shot in a number of locations around Salem, Massachusetts, USA. These include: The House of Seven Gables at 115 Derby Street, The Salem Witch Museum at 19 1/2 N. Washington Square, The Burying Point at 51 Charter Street, Plimoth Plantation at 137 Warren Avenue, and various other locations within Salem. Filming for the movie happened on September 26, 1979.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Frank Dolan | Kevin O’Neil |
| Judy Dodd | Nancy |
| Terese Giammarco | Gwyneth |
| David Golia | The Driver |
| Harold Jackson | Library Guard |
| Richard Kneeland | Giles Corey |
| Nina Marten | Rebecca Nurse |
| Janice Wayne | Miss Williams |
Trivia and Facts
- The director of the movie is Bert I. Gordon, who also wrote the script.
- The film’s duration is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
- In the storyline, young Ann Putnam accuses residents of Salem of being witches leading to their execution. Later, in the 1980s, Loreen Graham, who may be Ann’s reincarnation, faces eerie experiences on a school trip to the Salem Witch Museum.
- The movie’s more colloquially known as “The Coming” in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Finland.
- Although the movie is about witch trials and stake burnings, interestingly, during the real Salem witch trials in the 17th century, no one was burned at the stake. Executions were carried out by hanging, and one unfortunate man was pressed to death by heavy stones.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: House of Seven Gables, 115 Derby Street, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.5216942
- Longitude: -70.8834888
- Place ID: ChIJYza_FmgU44kRoW-cra6Ow0Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 115 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Salem Witch Museum, 19 1/2 N. Washington Square, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.52360789999999
- Longitude: -70.89097459999999
- Place ID: ChIJ9_27aW8U44kRA2HY1Vk_xxQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 19 1/2 N Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: The Burying Point, 51 Charter Street, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.5205971
- Longitude: -70.8922415
- Place ID: ChIJB916r2UU44kRKAWug1nsKlI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 51 Charter St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 41.9380991
- Longitude: -70.6253663
- Place ID: ChIJr2xhnIK65IkRj4ZVG25aHN8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Salem, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.5197473
- Longitude: -70.8954626
- Place ID: ChIJt1b4amRp44kRRVmlpaK44IE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Salem, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
