A nobleman, obsessed with the fear of being buried alive, lives in constant dread of premature entombment. He devises elaborate measures to ensure he's not mistakenly interred, including a tomb with an escape route and a bell. His fear intensifies when his troubled marriage and a suspicious doctor contribute to his paranoia, blurring the lines between his phobia and potential reality.

The Premature Burial was met with mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its atmospheric tension and Ray Milland's performance, though some critics found its plot somewhat convoluted. It is generally regarded as a solid entry in Roger Corman's Edgar Allan Poe film series.

• Praised for its gothic atmosphere and Ray Milland's committed performance.
• Noted for its exploration of psychological horror and phobias.
• Some found the plot to be predictable or less engaging than other Poe adaptations.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available, but generally, viewers appreciate the film's classic horror elements and its connection to Edgar Allan Poe's work.

The film's plot deviates significantly from Edgar Allan Poe's original short story, with Corman and screenwriter Charles Beaumont adding a more complex narrative involving infidelity and murder plots.