The Pit And The Pendulum

– 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 (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.

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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.

Director:

Stuart Gordon

Writer:

Edgar Allan Poe (story), Dennis Paoli

Main Actors:

Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee, William Norris, Mark Margolis

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:

MGM

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
56%