Trapped Alive
“There's EVIL underground ...”
Synopsis
A sheriff's deputy, some escaped prisoners and two young girls find themselves trapped in a mine shaft where a cannibalistic mutant is hunting them for food.
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Trapped Alive 1988 Trailer - Underground cannibal horror! Coming to Blu-Ray
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 22, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leszek Burzynski
- Screenplay & Story
- Leszek Burzynski, Julian Weaver
- Original Score
- Michael Mark
- Original Title
- Trapped Alive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Filmworld International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leszek Burzynski
Leszek Burzynski, Julian Weaver
Michael Mark
Nancy Schreiber
Matthew Mallinson
Alexander W. Kogan Jr., Barry Tucker, Christopher Webster
Department Leadership Roster
Leszek Burzynski
Screenplay
Leszek Burzynski
Director
Michael Mark
Original Music Composer
Christopher Webster
Producer
Matthew Mallinson
Editor
Donna McCrow
Costume Design
Julian Weaver
Screenplay
Nancy Schreiber
Director of Photography
Brian Savegar
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trapped Alive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trapped Alive about?
A sheriff's deputy, some escaped prisoners and two young girls find themselves trapped in a mine shaft where a cannibalistic mutant is hunting them for food.
Who directed Trapped Alive?
Trapped Alive was directed by Leszek Burzynski.
Who stars in Trapped Alive?
The principal cast of Trapped Alive includes Alex Kubik, Elizabeth Kent, Cameron Mitchell, Mark Witsken, Sullivan Hester.
When was Trapped Alive released and how long is it?
Trapped Alive was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Trapped Alive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trapped Alive was composed by Michael Mark.