I Bury the Living
I Bury the Living

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I Bury the Living

1958
Movie
77 min
English

The new manager of a small-town cemetery becomes convinced that he triggered the untimely deaths of several plot owners by tampering with a certain map. When nobody believes him, he risks his sanity to play God once again and prove his point.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Reginald Le BorgGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A ruthless advertising executive is promoted to president of a major advertising agency. He learns that the agency's success is partly due to a mysterious 'curse' placed on competitors by the previous president. The new president, initially skeptical, begins to experiment with the curse himself, attempting to eliminate his rivals through supernatural means.

Critical Reception

The film is considered a cult classic within the horror genre, often praised for its inventive premise and suspenseful atmosphere despite its low budget. It gained a significant following over the years for its unique take on supernatural revenge and psychological horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clever and original concept.

  • Appreciated for building suspense on a modest budget.

  • Noted for its dark, atmospheric tone.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with many viewers highlighting the film's unique premise and ability to generate unease and tension.

Fun Fact

The film's premise of using a photograph to curse an opponent was highly innovative for its time and has influenced later horror narratives.

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John Chard

John Chard

No needles, just pins! I Bury the Living is directed by Albert Band and written by Louis Garfinkle. It stars Richard Boone, Theodore Bikel, Howard Smith, Herbert Anderson, Robert Osterloh and Peggy Maurer. Music is scored by Gerald Fried...

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