The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)

  • NR
  • 08/23/1961 (US)
  • Horror, Mystery, Drama
  • 1h 20m

Betrayal cuts both ways!

Overview

In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor.

Richard Matheson

Screenplay

Roger Corman

Director

Cast

Vincent Price's headshot

Vincent Price

Nicholas Medina / Sebastian Medina
John Kerr's headshot

John Kerr

Francis Barnard
Barbara Steele's headshot

Barbara Steele

Elizabeth Barnard Medina
Luana Anders's headshot

Luana Anders

Catherine Medina
Antony Carbone's headshot

Antony Carbone

Doctor Leon
Patrick Westwood's headshot

Patrick Westwood

Maximillian
Lynette Bernay's headshot

Lynette Bernay

Maria
Mary Menzies's headshot

Mary Menzies

Isabella

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