

The Premature Burial
1962-03-07 · 81 min · ★ 6.3
An artist grows distant from his new wife as an irrational fear of premature burial consumes him.
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- Directors
- Roger Corman
- Production companies
- Santa Clara Productions, American International Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 1,250,000
Top Cast
Ray MillandGuy Carrell
Hazel CourtEmily Gault
Richard NeyMiles Archer
Heather AngelKate Carrell
Alan NapierDr. Gideon Gault
John DierkesSweeny
Dick MillerMole
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