5.7The Pit and the Pendulum · 1991
The Pit and the Pendulum (1991) is a Horror / Romance film directed by Stuart Gordon, starring Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee, William Norris.
HorrorRomance
5.7Overview
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.
Cast
Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee, William Norris, Mark Margolis, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon, Barbara Bocci, Benito Stefanelli, Jeffrey Combs
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What is "The Pit and the Pendulum" 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.
When was "The Pit and the Pendulum" released?
The Pit and the Pendulum was released in 1991.
Who stars in "The Pit and the Pendulum"?
The cast includes Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee, William Norris, Mark Margolis.
