THE VAULT

Dead & Buried (1981) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.5/100

It will take your breath away. All of it.

The Premise

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.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Zombie, Supernatural Horror, Dead & Buried taps into fundamental fears. The 6.5/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of small town, sheriff, voodoo continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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