The Pit and the Pendulum Poster

The Pit and the Pendulum

56.00% | June 27, 1991 | Horror, Romance

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.

Featured Crew

Stuart Gordon
Director
Albert Band
Producer
Dennis Paoli
Screenplay

Cast

Lance Henriksen
Lance Henriksen
Torquemada
William J. Norris
William J. Norris
Dr. Huesos
Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
Contessa D'Alba Molina

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