The Pit and the Pendulum (1991) Horror Romance
The Pit and the Pendulum (1991) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.50/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.0/10
The Pit and the Pendulum Plot Synopsis:
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...
Synopsis / Plot Summary: It is the time of the Spanish Inquisition. Maria does not like what is going on during the "Auto De Fe"...
Tagline: A bizarre descent into hell from the creator of Re-Animator.
More: Most Anticipated Horror Movies Coming Soon in 2026-2027!Official Trailer
The Pit and the Pendulum Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1991 (more 1991 movies)
Nominations: 5
Production Co.: MGM
Language: English
Country: United States, Italy
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Pit and the Pendulum Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 27, 1991, DVD: Mar 14, 2000
Writers: Edgar Allan Poe, Dennis Paoli
Producers: Albert Band, Charles Band, Michael Catalano
Musicians: Richard Band
Cinematographers: Adolfo Bartoli
Trending in Movies:
Whistle (2025), Forgive Us All (2025), Hell House LLC: Lineage (2025), 28 Years Later: The Bone… (2026), 28 Years Later (2025), We Bury the Dead (2024), Strange Harvest: Occult Murder… (2024), Bring Her Back (2025), Parvulos (2024), and ZombieCON Vol. 1 (2024)
Check Out the Best Horror Movies of 2026 You Must See!
Check out more movies that start with T and movies from 1991.
More: Must See New Horror Movies in 2026!(7) Movie Recommendations
Similar Movies to The Pit and the Pendulum (1991)(Click to Expand)
- From Beyond (1986) / (read From Beyond (1986) review)
- Dagon (2001) / (read Dagon (2001) review)
- Pit and the Pendulum (1961)
- Dolls (1986) / (read Dolls (1986) review)
- Castle Freak (1995)
- Subspecies (1991)
- Daughter of Darkness (1990)
The Pit and the Pendulum (1991) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Pit and the Pendulum Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Lance Henriksen | ... | Torquemada |
| Stephen Lee | ... | Gomez |
| William Norris | ... | Dr. Huesos (as William J. Norris) |
| Mark Margolis | ... | Mendoza |
| Carolyn Purdy-Gordon | ... | Contessa D''Alba Molina |
| Barbara Bocci | ... | Contessa''s Son |
| Benito Stefanelli | ... | Executioner |
| Jeffrey Combs | ... | Francisco |
| Tom Towles | ... | Don Carlos |
| Rona De Ricci | ... | Maria |
| Jonathan Fuller | ... | Antonio |
| Geoffrey Copleston | ... | Butcher |
| Larry Dolgin | ... | Sergeant of the Guards |
| Tunny Piras | ... | Guard |
| Fabio Carfora | ... | Beggar |
| Frances Bay | ... | Esmeralda |
| Fabrizio Fontana | ... | Jew |
| Oliver Reed | ... | Cardinal |
| Michael Deak | ... | Guard (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Lance Henriksen (b. May 5, 1940) – Torquemada
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10¼" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Lance Hendrickson | Lance Henricksen - Stephen Lee, as Gomez, passed away at age 58 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - William Norris – Dr. Huesos (as William J. Norris)
- Mark Margolis (b. November 26, 1939) – Mendoza
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10¾" (1.8 m) - Carolyn Purdy-Gordon (b. November 30, 1946) – Contessa D''Alba Molina
Also known as: Carolyn P. Gordon | Carolyn Gordon - Barbara Bocci – Contessa''s Son
- Benito Stefanelli, as Executioner, passed away at age 71 in .
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Benny Reeves | Ben Steffen - Jeffrey Combs (b. September 9, 1954) – Francisco
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Jeffery Combs | Jeff Combs - Tom Towles, as Don Carlos, passed away at age 65 in P.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Rona De Ricci – Maria
- Jonathan Fuller – Antonio
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Geoffrey Copleston, as Butcher, passed away at age 77 in Rome, Italy.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: G. Copleston | Gerald Geoffrey Copleston | Joeffrey Copleston | Geoffrey Coplestone | Geoffrey Coppleston | Jeffrey Coppleston | Jeoffrey Coppleston | Geoffrey Copplestone - Larry Dolgin – Sergeant of the Guards
Also known as: Lerry Dolchin | Larry Dolgen | Larry Maurice Dolgin - Tunny Piras – Guard
- Fabio Carfora – Beggar
Source: IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, HellHorror.com fans like you!