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The Premature Burial (1962) | Criteria

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The Premature Burial

English • 1962 • 1h 21m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Mystery Thriller Horror

Synopsis

An artist grows distant from his new wife as an irrational fear of premature burial consumes him.

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August 2023
Position 40
Included in
Grindhouse Gothic: Roger Corman Directs Edgar Allan Poe
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorRoger Corman

WriterCharles Beaumont, Ray Russell

CinematographerFloyd Crosby

ComposerRonald Stein

EditorRonald Sinclair

ProducerRoger Corman, Samuel Z. Arkoff

Cast

Ray Millandas Guy Carrell

Hazel Courtas Emily Gault

as Miles Archer

Heather Angelas Kate Carrell

Alan Napieras Dr. Gideon Gault

John Dierkesas Sweeny

Dick Milleras Mole

Brendan Dillonas Minister

Clive Hallidayas Judson