Buried Alive
“The Dead Return!”
Synopsis
A young woman goes to teach at the Ravenscroft Institute, a spooky old girls' school overrun by ants and staffed by some unusual types. Spurred on by a series of horrific hallucinations, she begins to investigate the mysterious disappearances of several students.
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Top Cast
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Robert Vaughn
Dr. Gary Julian
Donald Pleasence
Dr. Schaeffer
Karen Lorre
Janet Pendleton
John Carradine
Jacob Julian
Ginger Lynn Allen
Debbie
Nia Long
Fingers
William Butler
Tim
Janine Denison
Shiro
Arnold Vosloo
Ken Wade
Ashley Hayden
Boze
Stefa Popic
Amy
Hayley Dorskey
Sue-Sue
Roslynn Farrell
Tina
Dee Dee Eybers
Yvonne
Isabel Kastrikis
Rita
Sharlene Benn
Roxy
Blanche Frolich
Miss Rye
Lynne White
Doris Raeburn
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 9, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Kikoïne
- Screenplay & Story
- Jake Chesi, Stuart Lee
- Original Score
- Frédéric Talgorn
- Original Title
- Buried Alive
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Breton Film Productions, The Movie Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Kikoïne
Jake Chesi, Stuart Lee, Edgar Allan Poe
Frédéric Talgorn
Gérard Loubeau
Gilbert Kikoïne
Harry Alan Towers, Avi Lerner
Department Leadership Roster
Gérard Kikoïne
Director
Harry Alan Towers
Producer
Jake Chesi
Screenplay
Stuart Lee
Screenplay
Gilbert Kikoïne
Editor
Leonardo Coen Cagli
Production Design
Gérard Loubeau
Director of Photography
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is Buried Alive about?
A young woman goes to teach at the Ravenscroft Institute, a spooky old girls' school overrun by ants and staffed by some unusual types. Spurred on by a series of horrific hallucinations, she begins to investigate the mysterious disappearances of several students.
Who directed Buried Alive?
Buried Alive was directed by Gérard Kikoïne.
Who stars in Buried Alive?
The principal cast of Buried Alive includes Robert Vaughn, Donald Pleasence, Karen Lorre, John Carradine, Ginger Lynn Allen.
When was Buried Alive released and how long is it?
Buried Alive was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Buried Alive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buried Alive was composed by Frédéric Talgorn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buried Alive?
Buried Alive holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).