The Premature Burial
Seen it?1962 | 81 min | Horror, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Rear Window or The Others, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
An artist grows distant from his new wife as an irrational fear of premature burial consumes him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roger Corman
- Ray MillandGuy Carrell
- Hazel CourtEmily Gault
- Richard NeyMiles Archer
- Heather AngelKate Carrell
- Alan NapierDr. Gideon Gault
- John DierkesSweeny
- Dick MillerMole
- Brendan DillonMinister
- Clive HallidayJudson