Protected
Bury Me an Angel
1971 · New World Pictures · Dir. Barbara Peeters
After learning that her brother has been murdered, biker Dag sets out on the road with two close friends to find the killer. As they travel, they encounter various people and conflicts, and Dag’s emotional struggle becomes increasingly apparent, leading to a final violent confrontation with her brother’s murderer.
Confidence
95
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
Under the Copyright Act of 1976 and the Copyright Renewal Act of 1992, works published between 1964 and 1977 are granted automatic renewal of copyright for a total term of 95 years from publication. 'Bury Me an Angel' was released in 1971 by Roger Corman's New World Pictures. The film was registered with the US Copyright Office on July 1, 1971, under registration number LP40555.
Because the film was registered during the 1964–1977 window, it did not require a manual renewal filing in its 28th year to remain protected. Furthermore, the film is actively managed; it has been released on DVD and Blu-ray by Shout! Factory (as part of the 'Roger Corman’s Cult Classics' series) and is currently available for streaming on platforms like Tubi and Amazon Prime via licensed channels. The chain of title from New World Pictures to New Horizons/Shout! Factory is well-documented.
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— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- US Copyright Office Catalog of Copyright Entries (CCE), Motion Pictures and Filmstrips, 1971, p. 104 (LP40555)
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films: Bury Me an Angel (1971)
- Stanford Copyright Renewal Database (Search for LP40555/New World Pictures)
- Shout! Factory / New Horizons Home Video catalog
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.