Richard Boone in I Bury The Living

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  • 1958
  • 1 hr 16 min

Richard Boone in I Bury The Living is a psychological mystery thriller that was released in 1958. The film is directed by Albert Band and stars Richard Boone, Theodore Bikel, and Peggy Maurer in lead roles. The movie effectively keeps the audience on the edge of their seats as it tells the story of a man who finds himself in the middle of a mystery that he cannot understand.

The story begins with Robert Kraft (played by Richard Boone) who is a businessman who takes over the management of the Maplewood Cemetery. Soon after becoming the cemetery's chairman, he discovers that he has been given an unusual gift. A map of the cemetery, with black and white pins, which signify which burial plots are sold and which are not. As he begins to work in the cemetery, he discovers that the black pins, representing sold plots, mysteriously turn white, which represents vacant graves.

Robert finds this extremely strange, and tries to find an explanation for why this is happening. The cemetery owners try to explain to Robert that the pins are just symbolic, and that they have no actual effect on the graves, but Robert still insists that the pins are responsible for the strange occurrences. He tells people about his fears, hoping to find a solution or an explanation, but no one seems to believe him.

Robert's fear and paranoia begin to take over his life, and he starts to become increasingly anxious and paranoid about the mysterious deaths that seem to happen in the graveyard. He is convinced that he has the power to decide who will live or die, just by moving the pins in the map. He comes to believe that the cemetery plot can influence death itself.

The audience is left guessing what happens next, as Robert's mental state deteriorates and the movie builds up to a chilling conclusion. Richard Boone does a fantastic job of portraying the character with nuance and power, making it easy for the audience to empathize with his plight. Theodore Bikel is also excellent in his role and, the couple has captivating on-screen chemistry. Peggy Maurer, in her role as Robert's supportive wife, provides a stable and calming presence amidst the tension and mystery weaved into the plot.

The cinematography in the movie is well-done, and manages to capture the eerie, creepy atmosphere that is essential to the story. The way the cemetery is shot creates a sense of unease in the viewer, and it's clear that the film takes full advantage of the environment to create suspense.

Overall, Richard Boone in I Bury The Living is a well-crafted psychological thriller that does an excellent job of utilizing its actors and setting to tell a harrowing story. While the narrative is a bit slow at times, it is essential to the overall development of the plot and its characters, adding depth and complexity to the story. The movie is not just an entertaining thriller, but also an examination of the human psyche and the lengths people are willing to go to make sense of the world around them. It's definitely worth watching if you're a fan of classic films or psychological suspense.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1958
  • Runtime
    1 hr 16 min