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The Pit and the Pendulum

R19911h 37mStuart Gordon
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 50%

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"A bizarre descent into hell from the creator of Re-Animator."

Set during the height of Spanish Inquisition. The beautiful and kind-hearted Maria is arrested as a witch when she inadvertently cries out in horror at the public whipping of a child. As Maria’s husband Antonio tries to save her, Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor, determines to punish Maria with torture for the desire she inflames in him. Loosely based on Edgar Allen Poe's classic short story.

HorrorRomance
WitchTorture ChamberBased On Short StoryTorquemadaSpanish Inquisition

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What is The Pit and the Pendulum (1991) about?

Set during the height of Spanish Inquisition. The beautiful and kind-hearted Maria is arrested as a witch when she inadvertently cries out in horror at the public whipping of a child. As Maria’s husband Antonio tries to save her, Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor, determines to punish Maria with torture for the desire she inflames in him. Loosely based on Edgar Allen Poe's classic short story.

Who stars in The Pit and the Pendulum?

The Pit and the Pendulum stars Lance Henriksen (Torquemada), Stephen Lee (Gomez), William Norris (Dr. Huesos), Mark Margolis (Mendoza), Carolyn Purdy-Gordon (Contessa D'Alba Molina). The film was directed by Stuart Gordon.

How long is The Pit and the Pendulum?

The Pit and the Pendulum has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated R.

Is The Pit and the Pendulum worth watching?

The Pit and the Pendulum holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Horror, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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