The Pit And The Pendulum

Name: The Pit And The Pendulum
Genre: Horror, Romance
Released: 1991-06-27
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 6.20
Cast: William Norris, Stephen Lee, Mark Margolis, Lance Henriksen

– Set during the height of Spanish Inquisition. The beautiful and kind-hearted Maria is arrested as a ..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

6.20 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 37 Minutes

Release Year:

1991

The Pit And The Pendulum — The Pit and the Pendulum (1991)

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.

Styles:

Gothic, Scary, Bleak, Suspenseful, Serious, Atmospheric

Story Timeline:

1400s, 15th Century, Middle Ages

Producing Country:

Italy, USA

Filming Locations:

Dungeon, Spain, Europe

Genre:

Horror, Romance

The Pit and the Pendulum (1991) - Trailer

Release Date:

27 Jun 1991

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:

R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Directed by:

Stuart Gordon

Story Written By:

Dennis Paoli, Edgar Allan Poe

Main Actors:

William Norris, Stephen Lee, Mark Margolis, Lance Henriksen

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...

Awards:

1 win & 5 nominations.

Production Company:

MGM

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

6.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes:

56%