The Pit and the Pendulum(1991)
A bizarre descent into hell from the creator of Re-Animator.
The Pit and the Pendulum 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.
The Pit and the Pendulum (1991) is a horror and romance film directed by Stuart Gordon, released on June 27, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee, William Norris and Mark Margolis. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 151 ratings.
- Director:
- Stuart Gordon
- Writers:
- Dennis Paoli, Edgar Allan Poe
- Producers:
- Albert Band
- Cinematographer:
- Adolfo Bartoli
- Composer:
- Richard Band
- Production:
- Full Moon Entertainment
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,331
- Status:
- Released
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The Pit and the Pendulum Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lance Henriksen
as Torquemada
Stephen Lee
as Gomez
- William Norris
William Norris
as Dr. Huesos
Mark Margolis
as Mendoza
Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
as Contessa D'Alba Molina
- Barbara Bocci
Barbara Bocci
as Contessa's Son
Benito Stefanelli
as Executioner
Jeffrey Combs
as Francisco
Tom Towles
as Don Carlos
- Rona De Ricci
Rona De Ricci
as Maria
Jonathan Fuller
as Antonio
Oliver Reed
as Cardinal
Key crew
Directed by Stuart Gordon, written by Dennis Paoli and Edgar Allan Poe, produced by Albert Band.
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The Pit and the Pendulum Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 151 ratings.
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The Pit and the Pendulum – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum online?
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The Pit and the Pendulum (1991) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Pit and the Pendulum?
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The main cast of The Pit and the Pendulum (1991) includes Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee, William Norris, Mark Margolis and Carolyn Purdy-Gordon. The film was directed by Stuart Gordon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pit and the Pendulum released?
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The Pit and the Pendulum was released on June 27, 1991 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Pit and the Pendulum worth watching?
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The Pit and the Pendulum (1991) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 151 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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