Lash of the Penitentes (1936) is a Mystery, Crime, Drama film that follows fact and fiction collide in this exploitation flick that employs documentary footage depicting the bizarre self-flagellation rituals of the fanatical Catholic sect known as the Penitentes. Mixed with those truly disturbing sequences is a story concerning a killing in New Mexico, itself inspired by the murder of real-life reporter Carl Taylor as he worked on an article on the Penitentes. Currently, you can watch Lash of the Penitentes on Kino Film Collection. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 7 votes. Fans of mystery movies may also want to explore similar titles below.