Buried Alive! (2025)
In 1968, Mick Meaney was buried alive in a coffin beneath London, not in death, but in pursuit of a world record. Told through the eyes of his daughter, this darkly comic and deeply human documentary unearths the strange history of buried-alive stunts, revealing a forgotten subculture of endurance, spectacle, and legacy.
Director: Daire Collins
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Cast
- Macdara Ó Fátharta
- Mick Meaney - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: Gaeilge, English
Original Language: ga
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Buried Alive! about?
- In 1968, Mick Meaney was buried alive in a coffin beneath London, not in death, but in pursuit of a world record. Told through the eyes of his daughter, this darkly comic and deeply human documentary unearths the strange history of buried-alive stunts, revealing a forgotten subculture of endurance, spectacle, and legacy.
- Who directed Buried Alive!?
- Buried Alive! was directed by Daire Collins.
- Who stars in Buried Alive!?
- Buried Alive! stars Macdara Ó Fátharta, Mick Meaney.
- How long is Buried Alive!?
- Buried Alive! has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Buried Alive!?
- Buried Alive! is a Documentary film.
- Where was Buried Alive! produced?
- Buried Alive! was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.