The Pit and the Pendulum
The Pit and the Pendulum

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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...... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in The Pit and the Pendulum:

Lance Henriksen
Stephen Lee
William Norris
Mark Margolis
Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
Barbara Bocci

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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...

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About.com - 10/10 by Fred TopelBoring adaptation with no scares, no mood and no sex appeal (considering it's a form of sexual persecution)
Times (UK) - 8/10 by Wendy IdeThe second in the popular series of Edgar Allan Poe adaptations made by the enterprising mini-studio American International Pictures, this Roger Corman picture is carpeted wall-to-wall with luxuriant gothic excess.
User Review - 10/10 by Tony PAny film with Lance Henrikson is a work of art. Including Piranha 2.
User Review - 10/10 by Michelle MI love this movie. Its one of those movies that you enjoy more and more each time you see it. Lance Henriksen's performance as Torquemada gives me chills; Repression, Power, and so much more all wrapped up in one character and the performance by an actor who is truly a credit in any film he does. I dislike the fact that people often refer to this as a remake. First let me say that Vincent Price is in a class by himself and the version of Pit and the Pendulum that he was in was amazing. However other then the title and one scene toward the end of the movie where some unlucky fellow tries to get free of the Pendulum before it slices him in two, is where the similarities end. It is set back in Spain during 1492, the (real) inquisition. Lance Henriksen, stars as Torquemada. With the assistance of his underlings, he wants to rid the world of witchcraft and heresy, figuring the best way to do this is to torture and kill what seems like 99% of the population (historically, he was said to be responsible of over 100,000 executions). During one ugly public display involving Gordon's wife Carolyn Purdy-Gordon a young baker Antonio and his wife Maria make the mistake of trying to intervene, so they assume she's a witch and toss her in the dungeon. Maria's husband tries to save her and of course is immediately arrested as well. Unfortunately for Maria, Torquemada, who is a monk, is horrified to find himself secretly attracted to her and doesn't know how to deal with it. At first it seems like Maria might be able to use this to her advantage, but since Torquemada is so psychotically religious that he thinks any human emotions are the work of Satan, things just get more complicated and intense from there. There are several very clever references to Poe's works, that are not just tossed in there, they actually fit in very nicely with the story. The cast is amazing and I will refrain from speaking on them because this would get really long if I did. ^_^ This is definately not a movie for kids, or adults who are extremely sensitive because most likely you will be horrified or offended in some fashion. The atmosphere and the settings are impressive. The ancient castle and the torture chambers are really intriguing. The costumes are terrific as well. There isn't too much gore and violence to detect in this movie but they're are a few very explicit scenes that show true horror. But it's always shot with a lot of style and class. Those explicit scenes are the torture and executions and they can be a little intense for those who might be sensitive, as I stated previously. Overall this is by far one of my all time favorite movies.
User Review - 10/10 by Navaura CThis was a great old fashioned movie. Alot of fun. Whatever happen to actors when they finish their big screen events anyhow. I can't believe the sister forgot. That's what happens when you commit adultery. No wonder Nicholas was screwed up as an adult. He saw his father murder his own brother and his wife for committing adultery. :) Brilliant work Mr. Poe.
User Review - 10/10 by Dan Zwhile completely different from the classic Vincent Price version of the Pit and the Pendulum, the talented Stuart Gordon, b-movie artist, once again takes on the challenge of reinventing the story and once again deliverers. while armed with a stellar cast for his villains as well as a clever mix of three Poe tales in one, the film does not fall prey to the usual traps of continuity or blandness often expected in Roger Corman films. The film deals more into the drama of the Inquisition, it is still immersive enough, and Jeffrey Comes as usually delivers as well. this is probably my favor Stuart Gordon film.
User Review - 10/10 by Derek JI saw this once in the mid-90's during an insomnia attack. It was unforgettable!! Will be added to my personal collection
User Review - 8/10 by Orlok WPretty good, I always wanted to see a movie with old torture instruments. From this movie we have a pretty good idea of what mentality people had there.
User Review - 8/10 by John TI loved this movie when I was a kid. It shows the corruption of the Inqueisition and a few naked girls. Either way not a bad flick.
User Review - 8/10 by Tim SA solid adaptation. The plot shares some similarity to the earlier Vincent Price vehicle. Lance Henriksen is in top form here and the rest of the cast does its best. For a Full Moon movie it has high production value.

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