Dead & Buried (1981): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Dead & Buried is a 1981 mystery horror film directed by Gary Sherman, starring Christopher Allport, Lisa Blount and James Farentino. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Make-up at the Saturn Awards 1982. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Gary Sherman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dead & Buried About?
The premise of Dead & Buried without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wave of brutal murders shatters the peaceful facade of a small coastal town. As the sheriff and his wife investigate the gruesome crimes, they discover a terrifying secret: the deceased are inexplicably returning from their graves. Facing an escalating crisis and an evil beyond comprehension, they must confront the horrifying truth behind the disturbing events and fight to protect the living.
Dead & Buried Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- extreme violence
- coastal town
- zombie
- murder investigation
- tortured to death
- suffering
- screaming
- sadism
- photographer
- needle in eye
- man wears sunglasses
- video nasty
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- ampersand in title
- punctuation in title
- nurse
- syringe
- child killed
- supernatural power
- man killed
- town with a dark secret
- suspenseful horror
- suspenseful film
- gory murders
- reanimation
- reanimated corpse
- witchcraft
- black magic
- partial female nudity
- partial nudity
- sex scene
- man burned alive
- reference to drugs
- reference to marijuana
- drunken man
- director's last film
- flashing breasts
- suspense
- town
- sheriff
- murder
- corpse
- voodoo
- undertaker
- massacre
- female nudity
- big band music
- waitress
- trauma
- trap
- telephone call
Dead & Buried Cast
Christopher Allport leads the cast, with Lisa Blount and James Farentino. Directed by Gary Sherman; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gary Sherman
Also Starring in Dead & Buried
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Dead & Buried Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dead & Buried 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 71% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 64% User score
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Dead & Buried Plot Summary
What happens in Dead & Buried from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The tranquil coastal town of Potters Bluff promotes itself with the enticing slogan, “A New Way of Life.” However, beneath this façade lies a sinister reality that unveils itself as George Le Moyne (Christopher Allport), a visiting photographer, enjoys the picturesque beach setting. While capturing the beauty of the shore, he encounters a captivating young woman, Lisa (Lisa Blount). In a playful exchange, she questions his identity and proposes the name “Freddie” for him, as he half-heartedly calls her “Lisa.” This seemingly innocent moment takes a dark turn when George is abruptly surrounded by a mob of townsfolk. They seize his camera and, in a horrific display of brutality, bind him to a post and ignite a fiery demise.
Full summary
The whole story of Dead & Buried, scene by scene
Dead & Buried Awards & Nominations
Dead & Buried earned 1 award nomination, including Best Make-up at the Saturn Awards 1982.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1982 1 nomination- Nominated Best Make-up – Stan Winston
Dead & Buried Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Dead and Buried (1981) trailer
- Trailer Dead and Buried (1981) Roadshow Home Video Australia Trailer
- Featurette Guillermo del Toro on DEAD AND BURIED
How Well Do You Know Dead & Buried?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What unique feature does George Le Moyne retain after his accidental burn?
Cars in Dead & Buried
12 cars on screen, including the GMC Jimmy and the 1960 Cadillac Funeral Coach.
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GMC Jimmy Important role -
1960 Cadillac Funeral Coach Minor role -
1958 Chevrolet Task-Force Apache 31 Minor role -
1964 Dodge 330 Minor role
Dead & Buried Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Dead and Buried” and “Muertos y enterrados”.
- Also known as
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- Dead and Buried
- Muertos y enterrados
- Morts i enterrats
- Mort et enterré
- Dood en begraven
- A Cidade dos Mortos-Vivos
- Réincarnations
- Noituutta
- Död och begraven
- Tromos stin poli
- Ζωντανός και θαμμένος
- Zongeria
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- Похоронены, но не мертвы...
- Look Alive
- Mrtvi i sahranjeni
- ゾンゲリア
- Morti e sepolti
- Tot und begraben
- Mrtví a pohřbení
- 盖棺了结
- 蓋棺了結
- 죽음과 매장
- Kuolleet ja haudatut
- Martwy i pogrzebany
- De levende døde
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Dead & Buried FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Dead & Buried, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dead & Buried?
Dead & Buried runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Dead & Buried released?
Dead & Buried was released on October 9, 1981.
Who directed Dead & Buried?
Dead & Buried was directed by Gary Sherman.
More films by Gary Sherman Who is in the cast of Dead & Buried?
Dead & Buried stars Christopher Allport, Lisa Blount and James Farentino, among 10 credited actors.
How is Dead & Buried rated?
Dead & Buried has 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was Dead & Buried nominated for any awards?
Dead & Buried received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Dead & Buried have a post-credit scene?
No. Dead & Buried has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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