The Pit and the Pendulum

The Pit and the Pendulum

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

5.7 /10 142 votes
June 27, 1991 1h 37m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Stuart Gordon
Writers Dennis Paoli, Edgar Allan Poe
Studio Full Moon Entertainment
Rating 5.7/10
Language EN
Budget $2,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Lance Henriksen

Lance Henriksen

Torquemada

Stephen Lee

Stephen Lee

Gomez

William Norris

Dr. Huesos

Mark Margolis

Mark Margolis

Mendoza

Carolyn Purdy-Gordon

Carolyn Purdy-Gordon

Contessa D'Alba Molina

Barbara Bocci

Contessa's Son

Benito Stefanelli

Benito Stefanelli

Executioner

Jeffrey Combs

Jeffrey Combs

Francisco

Tom Towles

Tom Towles

Don Carlos

Rona De Ricci

Maria

Jonathan Fuller

Jonathan Fuller

Antonio

Oliver Reed

Oliver Reed

Cardinal

Frequently Asked Questions

The Pit and the Pendulum was released on June 27, 1991.

The runtime of The Pit and the Pendulum is 1h 37m.

The Pit and the Pendulum is a Horror, Romance movie.

The Pit and the Pendulum has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Pit and the Pendulum is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Pit and the Pendulum was directed by Stuart Gordon.

The main cast of The Pit and the Pendulum includes Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee, William Norris.

The Pit and the Pendulum is originally in English.