Buried Alive
Buried Alive

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Buried Alive

1990
Movie
94 min
English

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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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Frank DarabontGenres: Crime, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Joanna, a struggling artist, marries the wealthy but sickly Clint Goodman. Shortly after their marriage, Clint begins to suffer from a rare disease that doctors claim will kill him within weeks. His wife and his doctor conspire to hasten his demise and inherit his fortune, faking his death and burying him alive. However, Clint's spirit refuses to rest, and he returns from the grave seeking revenge on those who wronged him.

Critical Reception

Buried Alive was generally well-received as a made-for-television horror film, praised for its effective suspense, strong performances, and atmospheric direction by Frank Darabont. It's considered a notable entry in the genre for its time, offering a solid thriller with supernatural elements that kept audiences engaged.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful plot and effective build-up of tension.

  • Tim Matheson's performance as the vengeful protagonist was a highlight.

  • The film successfully blends crime thriller elements with supernatural horror.

Google audience: Audience reception for Buried Alive is generally positive, with viewers appreciating its suspenseful narrative and the satisfying revenge plot. It's often cited as a memorable made-for-TV movie that delivers on scares and thrills.

Fun Fact

Director Frank Darabont would later go on to direct acclaimed films like 'The Shawshank Redemption' and 'The Green Mile'.

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JPV852

JPV852

Entertaining enough made-for-cable TV movie moves at a brisk pace and has a great finale. Good performances from the three main cast members with Tim Matheson, Jennifer Jason Leigh and William Atherton (surprise surprise plays a scumbag) ma...

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