
The Pit and the Pendulum
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Pit and the Pendulum
- Genres: Horror, Romance
- Release Date: 1991-06-27
- Runtime: 97 minutes
- Rating: 5.7/10 (129 votes)
- Budget: $2,000,000
- Revenue: $3,331
- Production Companies: Full Moon Entertainment
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.4548
- Languages: English, German
Cast & Crew

Lance Henriksen
as Torquemada

Stephen Lee
as Gomez

William J. Norris
as Dr. Huesos

Mark Margolis
as Mendoza

Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
as Contessa D'Alba Molina

Barbara Bocci
as Contessa's Son

Benito Stefanelli
as Executioner

Jeffrey Combs
as Francisco

Tom Towles
as Don Carlos

Rona De Ricci
as Maria
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What is The Pit and the Pendulum?▼
The Pit and the Pendulum is a Horror, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1991-06-27.
Who are the main actors in The Pit and the Pendulum?▼
The main cast includes Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee, William J. Norris, Mark Margolis, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon, .
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Is The Pit and the Pendulum based on a true story?▼
A bizarre descent into hell from the creator of Re-Animator.
What is the IMDb rating of The Pit and the Pendulum?▼
The Pit and the Pendulum has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 129 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Pit and the Pendulum?▼
The movie had a production budget of $2,000,000 and earned $3,331 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by Full Moon Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Pit and the Pendulum filmed?▼
The Pit and the Pendulum was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Pit and the Pendulum?▼
The total runtime of The Pit and the Pendulum is 97 minutes.
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