Buried Alive
“One of them put an end to the marriage, until the other came back for revenge.”
A married woman and her lover plot to kill her husband to make off with the insurance money. However, their attempt to murder him using poisonous fish toxins backfires in surprising ways.
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About Buried Alive
Buried Alive is a 1990 English-language thriller, crime and horror film directed by Frank Darabont. The cast is led by Tim Matheson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, William Atherton. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings.
Buried Alive was produced by Niki Marvin Productions and Universal Television and made in United States of America. It was released on May 9, 1990, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Frank Darabont
- Writers
- David A. Davies
- Release date
- May 9, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- Niki Marvin Productions, Universal Television
Buried Alive cast & crew
Buried Alive was directed by Frank Darabont and written by David A. Davies.
The cast features Tim Matheson as Clint Goodman, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Joanna Goodman, William Atherton as Cort van Owen, Hoyt Axton as Sheriff Sam Eberly, Jay Gerber as Quintan, and Wayne Grace as Bill Scorby.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michel Colombier, cinematography is by Jacques Haitkin, and it was produced by Niki Marvin.
Is Buried Alive worth watching?
Buried Alive holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 190 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller, crime, and horror, Buried Alive is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Buried Alive
Tim Matheson
Clint Goodman
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Joanna Goodman
William Atherton
Cort van Owen
Hoyt Axton
Sheriff Sam Eberly
Jay Gerber
Quintan
Wayne Grace
Bill Scorby
Donald Hotton
Reynolds
Brian Libby
Earl
Peg Shirley
Helen Eberly
David Youse
Billy
Milt Hamerman
Coroner
Michael Keep
Foreman
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Buried Alive — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Buried Alive in United States?
Buried Alive is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Buried Alive in?
Buried Alive is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Buried Alive?
Buried Alive runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Buried Alive rated?
Buried Alive is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 190 ratings.
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