The Pit and the Pendulum

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

Apr 1 1991 R 1h 37m
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.

Plot

It is the time of the Spanish Inquisition. Maria does not like what is going on during the "Auto De Fe". When she speaks out, she is arrested and accused of being a witch. Torquemada has plans for her! He orders her tortured, and her tongue to be cut out. Her husband attempts to free her...

Written by

Edgar Allan Poe, Dennis Paoli

Directed by

Stuart Gordon

Cast

Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee, William Norris

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Full Moon Entertainment

Languages

English, Deutsch

Awards

1 win & 5 nominations total

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# of Votes
6,136
Average Rating
6 out of 10
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