The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)

Movie80minsRated M

IMDb7.0/ 10CTV score6.9/ 10

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About The Pit and the Pendulum

Francis Barnard goes to Spain, when he hears his sister Elizabeth has died. Her husband Nicholas Medina, the son of the most brutal torturer of the Spanish Inquisition, tells him she has died of a blood disease, but Francis finds this hard to believe. After some investigating he finds out that it was extreme fear that was fatal to his sister and that she may have been buried alive!

Year: 1961
Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 80mins
Rated: M
Director: Roger Corman
Top cast: Vincent Price, John Kerr, Barbara Steele, Luana Anders, Antony Carbone

The Pit and the Pendulum release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide): 12 August 1961

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Pit and the Pendulum

Vincent Priceas Nicholas Medina / Sebastian Medina
John Kerras Francis Barnard
Barbara Steeleas Elizabeth Barnard Medina
Luana Andersas Catherine Medina
Antony Carboneas Doctor Leon
Patrick Westwoodas Maximillian
Lynette Bernayas Maria
Mary Menziesas Isabella
Charles Victoras Bartolome
Larry Turneras Young Nicholas
Randee Lynne Jensenas Extra (uncredited)

Director: Roger Corman
Screenplay: Richard Matheson
Producer: Roger Corman
Original Music Composer: Les Baxter
Director of Photography: Floyd Crosby

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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