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Lash of the Penitentes

193648mHarry Revier,Roland Price
IMDb 5.6

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"THIS PICTURE WILL BE OF INTEREST TO ADULTS ONLY!"

Fact and fiction collide in this exploitation flick that employs documentary footage depicting the bizarre self-flagellation rituals of the fanatical Catholic sect known as the Penitentes. Mixed with those truly disturbing sequences is a story concerning a killing in New Mexico, itself inspired by the murder of real-life reporter Carl Taylor as he worked on an article on the Penitentes.

MysteryCrimeDrama
ExploitationCultLentFlagellation

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What is Lash of the Penitentes (1936) about?

Fact and fiction collide in this exploitation flick that employs documentary footage depicting the bizarre self-flagellation rituals of the fanatical Catholic sect known as the Penitentes. Mixed with those truly disturbing sequences is a story concerning a killing in New Mexico, itself inspired by the murder of real-life reporter Carl Taylor as he worked on an article on the Penitentes.

Who stars in Lash of the Penitentes?

Lash of the Penitentes stars Marie DeForrest (Raquel), William Marcos (Chico), Victor Justi (Manuel), Josef Swickard (Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor), Pepe Rubio (George Mack). The film was directed by Harry Revier.

How long is Lash of the Penitentes?

Lash of the Penitentes has a runtime of 48 min and premiered in 1936.

Is Lash of the Penitentes worth watching?

Lash of the Penitentes holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10. Fans of Mystery, Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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