Name: The Pit and the Pendulum
Director: Roger Corman
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Drama
Released: 1961-01-01
Duration: PT1h 20mM
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Vincent Price, John Kerr, Barbara Steele, Luana Anders, Antony Carbone

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What is The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) about?

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In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor.

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Who stars in The Pit and the Pendulum?

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The Pit and the Pendulum stars Vincent Price (Nicholas Medina / Sebastian Medina), John Kerr (Francis Barnard), Barbara Steele (Elizabeth Barnard Medina), Luana Anders (Catherine Medina), Antony Carbone (Doctor Leon). The film was directed by Roger Corman.

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How long is The Pit and the Pendulum?

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The Pit and the Pendulum has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1961. It is rated 12.

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Is The Pit and the Pendulum worth watching?

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The Pit and the Pendulum holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Horror, Mystery, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum?

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