Premature burial.
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A: Access CP: Composite Positive AC: Acetate C: 1200' 16/8/9.5mm 16mm Color Sound 3000 Roger Corman Director: Roger Corman American International Pictures (Firm)
The film follows Guy Carrell, a British aristocrat who is consumed with the fear of being buried alive. His fear becomes so overwhelming, it nearly prevents him from marrying his fiancee Emily. After the wedding ceremony, Emily plays the melody to "Molly Malone" on the piano which seems to send Guy into a state of abject misery, finally causing him to pass out. Guy soon builds an elaborate vault, equipped with several safeguards in case of premature burial, including a poisonous elixir.
The film follows Guy Carrell, a British aristocrat who is consumed with the fear of being buried alive. His fear becomes so overwhelming, it nearly prevents him from marrying his fiancee Emily. After the wedding ceremony, Emily plays the melody to "Molly Malone" on the piano which seems to send Guy into a state of abject misery, finally causing him to pass out. Guy soon builds an elaborate vault, equipped with several safeguards in case of premature burial, including a poisonous elixir.
Credits
- Corman, Roger.
- Cast
- Ray Milland, Hazel Court, Alan Napier
Complete catalog record
Tells the tale of a man who fears being buried alive but suffers that very fate. Directed by Roger Corman. Stars Ray Milland.
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