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The Pit and the Pendulum

1219611h 20mRoger Corman
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 78

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"Betrayal cuts both ways!"

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.

HorrorMysteryDrama
SpainInquisitionInsanitySupernaturalCastleBuried AliveFlashbackGothic HorrorSecret DoorMadness

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Frequently asked questions

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

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.

Who stars in The Pit and the Pendulum?

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.

How long is The Pit and the Pendulum?

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

Is The Pit and the Pendulum worth watching?

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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