Burial Ground (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1981, Burial Ground is a horror film directed by Andrea Bianchi, running about 85 minutes. “When the moon turns red, the dead shall rise!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Professor Ayres discovers a secret in an ancient stone and when he opens a crypt, he revives zombies that kill him. He had invited three couples to visit him in his manor to reveal his discovery. However, they never get around to meeting the professor. Out of the blue, the zombies attack them and they seek shelter in the mansion.
Who’s in it. Burial Ground stars Karin Well as Janet, Gianluigi Chirizzi as Mark, Mariangela Giordano as Evelyn and Antonella Antinori as Leslie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Burial Ground has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burial Ground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burial Ground tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burial Ground (1981)?
- In US, Burial Ground is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Burial Ground worth watching?
- Burial Ground holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Burial Ground?
- Burial Ground stars Karin Well, Gianluigi Chirizzi, Mariangela Giordano, Antonella Antinori and Simone Mattioli.
- When was Burial Ground released?
- Burial Ground was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.