Dead and Buried (1981)
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1h 33m
In the coastal town of Potters Bluff, a series of gruesome murders leaves residents and visitors alike uneasy. Sheriff Dan Gillis investigates the killings with the help of the local coroner, uncovering strange behavior among the townspeople and unsettling clues that suggest something unnatural. As the deaths mount and the line between life and death blurs, the sheriff must confront the horrifying truth behind the town's secrets.
Cast:
James Farentino as Sheriff Dan Gillis
Melody Anderson as Janet Gillis
Jack Albertson as William G. Dobbs
Robert Englund as Harry
Dennis Redfield as Ron
Nancy Locke as Linda
Lisa Blount as Lisa
Michael Currie as Herman
Bill Quinn as Ernie
Christopher Allport as George LeMoyne / Freddie
Produced by:
Directed by Gary Sherman
Written by Ronald Shusett and Dan O’Bannon
Produced by Ronald Shusett
Special Effects by Stan Winston
Cinematography by Steven Poster
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