All my life, I've had a dreadful fear of premature burial. I awaken sometimes screaming with nightmares in which I see myself buried alive, waking to find myself entombed, without air stifling, and no escape.
16 seconds sound clip from the Isle of the Dead (1945) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:30:01.934 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- The General is putting all his hopes on you, Doctor.
- Yes, I know. That frightens me more than the plague.
- Doctor, I'm extremely sorry for what happened yesterday. I would like to explain.
- I know. It's not an uncommon fear.
- Perhaps I have more reason for my fear than most.
- You see, since childhood I've been ill. I have fainting spells. Trances.
- Was it I who mentioned catalepsy yesterday?
- Yes. I couldn't tell you then.
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Actors: Boris Karloff (General Pherides), Ellen Drew (Thea), Marc Cramer (Oliver Davis), Katherine Emery (Mrs. Mary St. Aubyn), Jason Robards Sr. (Aubrecht), Ernst Deutsch (Dr. Drossos), Helene Thimig (Madame Kyra)
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