Bury Me Deep
Bury Me Deep

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Bury Me Deep

1963
Movie
95 min
Japanese

A suspense directed by Umetsugu Inoue, starring Ayako Wakao, depicting the intense lust created by the passion of a writhing woman.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Robert TronsonGenres: Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A meek accountant, John Matthews, is shocked to discover his wife, Ruth, has been systematically embezzling funds from his firm. When she threatens to expose his own minor indiscretions to cover her tracks, John becomes trapped in a desperate game of cat and mouse. He must find a way to outsmart his manipulative wife before she ruins his life completely.

Critical Reception

Bury Me Deep is a taut and suspenseful thriller that effectively plays on domestic anxieties and the dark side of ordinary lives. Critics noted its gripping plot and strong performances, particularly from Jill Bennett as the calculating Ruth. While not a major blockbuster, it is recognized as a well-crafted B-movie that delivers on its suspenseful premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tightly woven suspense and escalating tension.

  • Jill Bennett's performance as the villainous wife is a standout.

  • A solid, character-driven thriller that keeps audiences guessing.

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Fun Fact

The film is notable for its early use of a seemingly ordinary domestic setting to generate intense psychological horror and suspense, a trope that would become more prevalent in later thrillers.

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