Anonymous Andy (Minus_The_Beer) It can be tough living in a small town. The people are nosy and invasive. The faces seem at times too familiar. People you thought you were gone keep popping back into your life. Welcome to Potter's Bluff, a small sea-side village where they take the slogan "A New Way Of Life" just a little too seriously.In "Dead & Buried," the sheriff of a small town investigates a series of grisly murders that take him further and further down the rabbit hole. It seems some folks from out of town are taking too kindly to the area and, well, over-staying their welcome -- much like the townies that populate Potter's Bluff. It's a bizarre mystery flick with a whiff of the undead and a feel all-too similar to that of a classic "Twilight Zone" episode.Director Gary Sherman ("Death Line", "Poltergeist III") makes ample use of the small town setting to create a claustrophobic film that slowly tightens its grip around the viewer's neck. He is aided by some remarkable make-up and special effects, courtesy of none other than Stan Winston. Sure, some of it may look primitive by today's standards, but you can see Winston and company honing their craft, paving the way for the iconic work done in later films like "The Terminator" and "Aliens." The story, as crafted by "Alien" scribes Ron Shusett and Dan O'Bannon is, likewise, a cut above the average genre fare of the era. Smart and innovative, the film is only ever hampered by some thin characters and a few stiff performances. But then again, given the subject matter, maybe that's appropriate.While the film didn't quite catch on with audiences in its time, it's definitely worth the cult-classic status it seems to be inching towards with each passing year. Its high concepts and equally tight execution make it the sort of film that will still creep under your skin. "Dead & Buried" deserves to be unearthed by genre fans (especially those who love late '70s/early '80s fare). Truly ahead of its time, it's worth digging up by any means necessary.

PeterMitchell-506-564364 An original horror movie, with more story than horror. This one really works, it's story about a mob of townspeople, anti touriste, you could say. Visitors come, but never leave, like an unlucky photographer, taking snapshots of a blonde haired beauty in a red blouse, smiling and posing, invitingly, where the next instant he's set on fire, the body never recovered at the scene. Why? Because he's been brought back to life by masterful mortician, with some outside help I presume. There's little gore in this one, but it's the story that holds your attention. James Farentino is the town cop, of the wintery seaside location, a perfectly chosen place which is called Potters Bluff. Some of the crazies involved in this illegal activities are nurses, doctors, etc. Jack Albertson (Chiko And The Man) turned in such a commendable and worthy performance, where we see the real madness of his character in it's not so pretty end, where Farentino finds himself, in too deep on this one. I like Melody Anderson as Farantino's wife, a teacher and much more too, where she involves her class of kiddies in a lesson of witchcraft. Dead And Buried (love it's poster) is genuinely a chilling piece of cinema, due to it's disturbing story which was how I first judged it when seeing back in 86. It leads you to think if something like this could really happen too, if judging by the procedures shown in this movie, but really. One line has Farentino questioning a guy who answers "Yes", when Farentino asks him, "Is there any way to reanimate someone after they have died". In today's world of technology, maybe that is not so much of a stupid answer.

MartinHafer I liked watching Jack Albertson in this film. Although he's mostly known for "Chico and the Man" and for playing Charlie's grandpa in "Willy Wonka", here he plays a VERY different sort of guy. How different? He's a demented maniac who kills and re-animates people!! Now that's playing against type! The film is told from the point of view of the sheriff in a small town (James Farentino). There is a murder--and that's very unusual. However, when another murder soon occurs--and ALSO involving people from out of town--he starts to wonder if some conspiracy is afoot. Weird? Yes--but not nearly as weird as when he gets word that one of the victims' bodies is gone! And, weirder yet--the person is seen ALIVE later!! Obviously bad things are happening here! The film is like combining "The Stepford Wives", "Phantasm" and perhaps even a bit of "Rosemary's Baby"! It's wild and exciting and is filled with WONDERFUL twists. In fact, the ending is one of the best endings I've ever seen in a horror flick. This is an exceptionally eerie and well written film...so why is its current rating only 6.5?! Don't believe the low score--this is a brilliantly spooky film. A must-see!

BloodTheTelepathicDog This film is a horror/thriller masterpiece that all frightfest fans can enjoy. The story is good enough that it can stand alone without all the special effects. However, there is enough gore and mayhem to sustain the interest of the modern horror fan who craves that sort of thing. No one who has seen this movie can forget Christopher Allport getting burned at the stake or the lab technician getting his face fried, or, and let's not forget, Lisa Blount jabbing a syringe into a patient's eye.DEAD & BURIED centers on a quiet, rustic, seaside community named Potter's Bluff. The inhabitants all look like your normal, run-of-the-mill quiet smalltown folk, but in the opening scene we learn otherwise. These seemingly normal people are sadistic for some reason and learning why is the fun of the film. Town sheriff James Farentino has to put the pieces together when a rash of murders rocks Potter's Bluff, but the sheriff may not like the truths he unearths during his investigation.STORY: $$$$$ (This might be my all-time favorite horror story. Yes, the isolated community has been done to death in the horror genre but these characters are quite interesting and the witchcraft, re-animation subplots left me enthralled. As the viewer, you'll be hooked to the screen as Farentino tries to solve this mystery--one he fears strikes too close to his home. As the movie rolls along, you get the impression that there isn't a soul in Potter's Bluff that Farentino can trust. The screenplay builds to an effective, creepy and nail-biting climax that is far greater than any masked-killer chase scene).AVTING: $$$ (The acting is quite good. Jack Albertson shines as the eccentric Dobbs--town mortician. He talks to his cadavers and likes playing classical music as he drives out to murder scenes to retrieve his corpses. James Farentino is great as the hero. He expertly bottles his emotions and lets them out at the proper time. Melody Anderson, as Farentino's wife, is solid as the school teacher who seems a bit too interested in witchcraft. NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET'S Robert Englund has little to do and the Lisa Marie in the cast isn't the buxom former Mrs. Tim Burton. Lisa Blount also gives a quality performance as the sensual yet depraved nurse).NUDITY: $$ (Near the end of the film Farentino has a sex scene with Melody Anderson but nothing is seen. In the first scene of the film Christopher Allport plays an unfortunate photographer who takes photographs of the beach at Potter's Bluff. When Lisa Blount comes down to pose for him, he can't believe his good fortune when she doffs her top for some nudes, but his fantasy quickly turns to a nightmare when he is tied to a pole and burned alive).