I Bury the Living 1958
"Out of a Time-Rotted Tomb Crawls an Unspeakable Horror!"
Albert Band's 1958 chiller I Bury the Living (1958) follows a cemetery superintendent whose shaky grip on reality starts to slip when he suspects a mistake on an old burial map has unleashed a vengeful force from the graveyard.
Director: Albert Band
Cast
Richard Boone
Robert Kraft
Theodore Bikel
Andy McKee
Herbert Anderson
Jess Jessup
Robert Osterloh
Lt. Clayborne
Howard Smith
George Kraft
Peggy Maurer
Ann Craig
Russ Bender
Henry Trowbridge
Glen Vernon
Stuart Drexel
Lynette Bernay
Elizabeth Parrish Drexel
Ken Drake
Bill Honegger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Bury the Living (1958) about?
A cemetery manager becomes convinced that an error on a burial map has triggered a wave of premature deaths among plot owners. When no one believes his theory, he risks his sanity—and maybe his life—to rearrange the plots once more and expose the truth.
Who directed I Bury the Living?
Albert Band directed this taut supernatural thriller, blending small-town dread with eerie cemetery intrigue.
Who stars in I Bury the Living?
The film features Richard Boone as the haunted manager, Theodore Bikel as the skeptical doctor, and Herbert Anderson as his beleaguered assistant.
Is I Bury the Living (1958) worth watching?
For fans of vintage horror-mystery hybrids, I Bury the Living delivers a brisk 77-minute ride packed with psychological suspense and gothic atmosphere. While it lacks CGI shocks, its clever premise and strong performances make it a solid late-night watch.
How long is I Bury the Living?
The film runs 77 minutes, perfect for a lean, chilling evening in.
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About I Bury the Living (1958) — Cemetery Chaos That Won't Stay Buried
Albert Band's 1958 chiller I Bury the Living (1958) follows a cemetery superintendent whose shaky grip on reality starts to slip when he suspects a mistake on an old burial map has unleashed a vengeful force from the graveyard. Tipped over the edge by paranoia and sleepless nights, he races to prove he can still play master of the macabre—only to learn that tampering with the final resting places of the dead never ends well. Set against the quiet menace of small-town America, the film blends classic mystery suspense with eerie supernatural dread, all captured in crisp black-and-white frames that heighten every shadowy corner and whispered doubt.
Richard Boone stars as the tormented overseer, his steely presence magnifying the creeping terror as he drags his skeptical colleagues into a waking nightmare. Supported by Theodore Bikel's stern authority and the everyday anxieties embodied by Herbert Anderson, the ensemble grounds the story's gothic flourishes in relatable human frailty.
