Dead & Buried
1981, English. Directed by Gary Sherman.
It will take your breath away. All of it.
After a series of gory murders commited by mobs of townspeople against visiting tourists, the corpses appear to be coming back to life and living normally as locals in the small town.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 348 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Dead & Buried
Dead & Buried is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, and Screambox in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gary ShermanDirector
- James FarentinoSheriff Dan Gillis
- Melody AndersonJanet Gillis
- Jack AlbertsonWilliam G. Dobbs
- Dennis RedfieldRon
- Nancy LockeLinda
- Lisa BlountGirl on the Beach / Nurse Lisa
- Robert EnglundHarry
- Bill QuinnErnie
- Michael CurrieHerman
- Christopher AllportGeorge Le Moyne / Freddie
- Joseph G. MedalisDoctor
- Macon McCalmanBen
Details
- Released
- 29 May 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett, Alex Stern
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $216K
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Dead & Buried: quick answers
Is Dead & Buried worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 348 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dead & Buried?
Dead & Buried runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Dead & Buried have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dead & Buried. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dead & Buried parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dead & Buried is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dead & Buried on?
Dead & Buried is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, and Screambox in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dead & Buried?
If you liked Dead & Buried, try Schizoid, Mortuary, They Don't Cut the Grass Anymore.
Who directed Dead & Buried?
Dead & Buried (1981) was directed by Gary Sherman and stars James Farentino, Melody Anderson, Jack Albertson.