Buried Alive(1989)
The Dead Return!
Buried Alive Synopsis
A young woman goes to teach at the Ravenscroft Institute, a spooky old girls' school overrun by ants and staffed by some unusual types. Spurred on by a series of horrific hallucinations, she begins to investigate the mysterious disappearances of several students.
Buried Alive (1989) is a horror and thriller film directed by Gérard Kikoïne, released on September 1, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Robert Vaughn, Donald Pleasence, Karen Lorre and John Carradine. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Gérard Kikoïne
- Writers:
- Stuart Lee, Jake Chesi, Edgar Allan Poe
- Producers:
- Harry Alan Towers
- Cinematographer:
- Gérard Loubeau
- Production:
- Breton Film Productions, The Movie Group
- Status:
- Released
Buried Alive (1989) Trailer
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Buried Alive Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Vaughn
as Dr. Gary Julian
Donald Pleasence
as Dr. Schaeffer
Karen Lorre
as Janet Pendleton
John Carradine
as Jacob Julian
Ginger Lynn Allen
as Debbie
Nia Long
as Fingers
William Butler
as Tim
- Janine Denison
Janine Denison
as Shiro
Arnold Vosloo
as Ken Wade
Ashley Hayden
as Boze
- Stefa Popic
Stefa Popic
as Amy
- Hayley Dorskey
Hayley Dorskey
as Sue-Sue
Key crew
Directed by Gérard Kikoïne, written by Stuart Lee, Jake Chesi and Edgar Allan Poe, produced by Harry Alan Towers.
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Buried Alive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 23 ratings.
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Buried Alive – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Buried Alive online?
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Buried Alive (1989) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Buried Alive?
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The main cast of Buried Alive (1989) includes Robert Vaughn, Donald Pleasence, Karen Lorre, John Carradine and Ginger Lynn Allen. The film was directed by Gérard Kikoïne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Buried Alive released?
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Buried Alive was released on September 1, 1989 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Buried Alive worth watching?
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Buried Alive (1989) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Buried Alive?
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Yes. The official Buried Alive trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.