The Pit and the Pendulum

The Pit and the Pendulum - (1991)Released

Overview

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.

Genres

HorrorRomance

Production Countries

ItalyUnited States of America

Production Companies

Full Moon Entertainment

Spoken Languages

EnglishDeutsch

Release Date

1991-06-27

Budget

2000000

Revenue

3331

Runtime

97 minutes

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