Buried Alive (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1989, Buried Alive is a thriller, horror and tv movie film directed by Gérard Kikoïne, running about 87 minutes. “The Dead Return!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Buried Alive stars Robert Vaughn as Dr. Gary Julian, Donald Pleasence as Dr. Schaeffer, Karen Lorre as Janet Pendleton and John Carradine as Jacob Julian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Buried Alive has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buried Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buried Alive tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buried Alive (1989)?
- In US, Buried Alive is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Buried Alive worth watching?
- Buried Alive holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buried Alive?
- Buried Alive stars Robert Vaughn, Donald Pleasence, Karen Lorre, John Carradine and Ginger Lynn Allen.
- When was Buried Alive released?
- Buried Alive was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.