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Buried Alive 1989

★ 4.120 votes87 min📅 1989-09-01

"The Dead Return!"

In *Buried Alive (1989)*, a brave young educator takes on a teaching position at the Ravenscroft Institute, an eerie, ivy-covered girls' school with a dark reputation.

Director: Gérard Kikoïne

Cast

Robert Vaughn
Robert Vaughn
Dr. Gary Julian
Donald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence
Dr. Schaeffer
Karen Lorre
Karen Lorre
Janet Pendleton
John Carradine
John Carradine
Jacob Julian
Ginger Lynn
Ginger Lynn
Debbie
Nia Long
Nia Long
Fingers
William Butler
William Butler
Tim
Janine Denison
Shiro
Arnold Vosloo
Arnold Vosloo
Ken Wade
Ashley Hayden
Ashley Hayden
Boze

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buried Alive (1989) about?

A new teacher arrives at a gothic girls' school where students have mysteriously vanished. As disturbing hallucinations take hold, she uncovers a sinister history tied to the institution's dark past.

Who directed Buried Alive?

Gérard Kikoïne directed the film, delivering a chilling blend of horror and suspense.

Who stars in Buried Alive?

The film features Robert Vaughn, Donald Pleasence, Karen Lorre, John Carradine, and Ginger Lynn in key roles.

Is Buried Alive (1989) worth watching?

As a vintage '80s horror-thriller, it offers atmospheric dread and intriguing mystery, though fans of modern jump scares may find it slow-paced. Its cult appeal lies in its eerie setting and classic cast.

How long is Buried Alive?

The runtime is 87 minutes.

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About Buried Alive (1989) — Psychological Horror with a Haunting Mystery

In *Buried Alive (1989)*, a brave young educator takes on a teaching position at the Ravenscroft Institute, an eerie, ivy-covered girls' school with a dark reputation. As unsettling visions plague her mind, she becomes determined to unravel the truth behind a string of vanished students—each disappearance shrouded in mystery and dread.

Directed by Gérard Kikoïne and blending horror with psychological suspense, this 87-minute chiller stars Robert Vaughn and Donald Pleasence as enigmatic figures within a faculty hiding more than just lesson plans. With unsettling atmosphere and a slow-burn mystery, *Buried Alive (1989)* delivers a vintage '80s horror experience that lingers long after the credits roll.