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The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)

Movie ★ 6.9 80 min

Horror Mystery Drama

In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor.

Roger Corman Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 12, 1961
Runtime
80 min
Budget
$200,000
Box office
$2.0M
IMDb
tt0055304
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Themes

Cast

Vincent Price Vincent Price Nicholas Medina / Sebastian Medina John Kerr John Kerr Francis Barnard Barbara Steele Barbara Steele Elizabeth Barnard Medina Luana Anders Luana Anders Catherine Medina Antony Carbone Antony Carbone Doctor Leon Patrick Westwood Maximillian Lynette Bernay Lynette Bernay Maria Mary Menzies Isabella Charles Victor Bartolome Larry Turner Young Nicholas Randee Lynne Jensen Randee Lynne Jensen Extra (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Pit and the Pendulum about?
In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor.
Who directed The Pit and the Pendulum?
The Pit and the Pendulum was directed by Roger Corman.
Who stars in The Pit and the Pendulum?
The Pit and the Pendulum stars Vincent Price, John Kerr, Barbara Steele, Luana Anders.
When was The Pit and the Pendulum released?
The Pit and the Pendulum is a 1961 horror, mystery, drama film.
Where can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum?
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