Dead & Buried

Dead & Buried

Gary Sherman

(1981)

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.

Cast

James Farentino
Sheriff Dan Gillis: James Farentino
Melody Anderson
Janet Gillis: Melody Anderson
Jack Albertson
William G. Dobbs: Jack Albertson
Ron: Dennis Redfield
James Farentino
Sheriff Dan Gillis: James Farentino
Melody Anderson
Janet Gillis: Melody Anderson
Jack Albertson
William G. Dobbs: Jack Albertson
Ron: Dennis Redfield
Nancy Locke
Linda: Nancy Locke

Crew

DirectorGary Sherman
ScreenplayRonald Shusett
ScreenplayDan O'Bannon
First Assistant DirectorBrian E. Frankish
Makeup Effects DesignerStan Winston

Overview and Horror Legacy

Dead & Buried received mixed reviews at the time of its release but has since been re-evaluated as a cult classic. Its unique premise and strong atmosphere have earned it a lasting reputation among horror enthusiasts.

Collector Market and Memorabilia

Zombie cinema's collector appeal centers on physical craft — the effects work, the makeup, the specific texture of decay. The film delivers that craft within a narrative that gives it meaning beyond pure spectacle.

Cult Status

Directed by Gary Sherman, Dead & Buried combines elements of small-town mystery with horror. Dead & Buried received mixed reviews at the time of its release but has since been re-evaluated as a cult classic.

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