Movie

The Pit and the Pendulum

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

★ 5.7(143)19911h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Stuart Gordon
Release date: 1991-06-27
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: German
Box office: $3,331
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Full Moon Entertainment

The Pit and the Pendulum — trailer

About The Pit and the Pendulum

The Pit and the Pendulum is a 1991 movie in the Horror and Romance genres, directed by Stuart Gordon, starring Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee and William Norris. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 143 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Pit and the Pendulum in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Lance Henriksen

Torquemada

Stephen Lee

Gomez

William Norris

Dr. Huesos

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

Oliver Reed

Cardinal

Themes & keywords

witchtorture chamberbased on short storytorquemadaspanish inquisition

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum in Mexico?+

The Pit and the Pendulum is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Pit and the Pendulum on Netflix?+

The Pit and the Pendulum is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Pit and the Pendulum?+

The Pit and the Pendulum has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Pit and the Pendulum?+

The Pit and the Pendulum stars Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee, William Norris, Mark Margolis and Carolyn Purdy-Gordon.

When did The Pit and the Pendulum come out?+

The Pit and the Pendulum is a 1991 movie directed by Stuart Gordon.

What genre is The Pit and the Pendulum?+

The Pit and the Pendulum is Horror and Romance film.

Who directed The Pit and the Pendulum?+

The Pit and the Pendulum was directed by Stuart Gordon.