The Pit And The Pendulum
– Set during the height of Spanish Inquisition. The beautiful and kind-hearted Maria is arrested as a ..
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.
27 Jun 1991
English
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.
Stuart Gordon
Edgar Allan Poe (story), Dennis Paoli
Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee, William Norris, Mark Margolis
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...
1 win & 5 nominations.
MGM