Buried Alive (also known as. Edgar Allan Poe's Buried Alive) is a 1990 horror film, directed by Gérard Kikoïne and based on the work of Edgar Allan Poe. It stars Robert Vaughn, Donald Pleasence and John Carradine. This film is considered to be Nia Long’s acting debut. The script was based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. The film marks Carradine's final performance is dedicated to his memory.