Buried Alive II
Buried Alive II

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Buried Alive II

1997
Movie
97 min
English

A woman inherits a fortune, causing her husband and his lover to plot her demise by poisoning her. The only trouble is it only places her in a deep coma that resembles death. When an accident occurs in the embalmer's office he doesn't complete the embalming process, causing her to be buried alive. Awakening from the grave, she claws her way out and seeks revenge against the two who caused her supposed demise

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Tim MathesonGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

Joanne, a beautiful socialite, is married to the wealthy and cruel pharmaceutical mogul, Lou. After faking her own death to escape his abuse, she discovers that Lou is not only alive but has also been secretly replaced by his twin brother, Kurt, who is now trying to finish the job. Joanne must now team up with a washed-up private investigator to expose the truth and fight for her life.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who cited its convoluted plot, lack of suspense, and uninspired direction. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a disappointing sequel that failed to capture the tension of its predecessor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its predictable and often nonsensical plot twists.

  • The film struggles to generate any genuine suspense or horror.

  • Performances are generally considered uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'Buried Alive II' is not readily available in public records. General audience sentiment appears to be that the film is a weak sequel with a confusing storyline.

Fun Fact

Although marketed as a sequel to the 1990 TV movie 'Buried Alive,' 'Buried Alive II' features a completely different cast and a largely unrelated storyline, with only the premise of being buried alive as a shared element.

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