The Pit and the Pendulum
movie
A bizarre descent into hell from the creator of Re-Animator.
Released June 27, 1991
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.
Runtime
1h 37m
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$,3,331
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
The Pit and the Pendulum
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Italy
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English
- Deutsch (German)
Production Companies
Full Moon Entertainment
United States
