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The Premature Burial (1962)

★ 6.5Unrated81 minDirector: Roger Corman

1962 film by Roger Corman

The Premature Burial, also known as Premature Burial, is a 1962 American horror film directed by Roger Corman and starring Ray Milland, Hazel Court, Alan Napier, Heather Angel and Richard Ney. The screenplay by Charles Beaumont and Ray Russell is based upon the 1844 short story of the same name by Edgar Allan Poe. It was the third in the series of eight Poe-themed pictures, known informally as the "Poe Cycle", directed by Corman for American International Pictures.

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What is The Premature Burial about?
The Premature Burial (1962) — Emily Gault arrives at the Carrell mansion determined to rekindle an old relationship with Guy Carrell, despite the disapproval of his sister, Kate. Guy overcomes his all-consuming fear of being buried alive long enough to marry Emily but soon becomes obsessed again, building a c
Is The Premature Burial based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Premature Burial scary?
Content rating: Unrated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.