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When Janet (Karen Lorre) starts her new job, teaching at the Ravenscroft reformatory for girls, she has no idea what sort of place she's gotten mixed up in. It's clear to the viewer almost immediately that something is terribly awry. The girls are mostly bada$$es, but they're the least of Janet's worries.

BURIED ALIVE centers around Janet's attempts to uncover what is behind the mysterious disappearances of some of her students. Robert Vaughn plays Gary Julian, who runs the facility with a seemingly carefree, more open-minded approach. Even so, it's evident that something is up with this guy. Donald Pleasence also stars, playing a teacher who definitely has some issues.

The movie draws from several stories by Edgar Allan Poe, mixing them together, and rolling the dice. It works for the most part, especially if you're a fan of Mr. Poe. It's fun to spot the tributes to the author's terror tales. Otherwise, it can get a bit confusing.

This movie is best viewed with like-minded friends. Inebriation is advised...