The Premature Burial (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1962, The Premature Burial is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Roger Corman, running about 81 minutes. “Within the Coffin I Lie...ALIVE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An artist grows distant from his new wife as an irrational horror of premature burial consumes him.
Who’s in it. The Premature Burial stars Ray Milland as Guy Carrell, Hazel Court as Emily Gault, Richard Ney as Miles Archer and Heather Angel as Kate Carrell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Premature Burial has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Premature Burial page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Premature Burial tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Premature Burial (1962)?
- In US, The Premature Burial is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Premature Burial worth watching?
- The Premature Burial holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Premature Burial?
- The Premature Burial stars Ray Milland, Hazel Court, Richard Ney, Heather Angel and Alan Napier.