The Pit and the Pendulum (1991) Horror Romance

Rated R | Threatrical Jun 27, 1991 (US) | Genres Horror, Romance | Runtime 1h 37m
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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.

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Official Trailer

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The Pit and the Pendulum Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1991 (more 1991 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 97 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Romance
Horror Genres:  Psychological
Horror Subgenres:  Torture
Directors: Stuart Gordon
Stars: Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee, William Norris, Mark Margolis, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jun 27, 1991
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
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