The Pit and the Pendulum
1991
⭐5.7(143 votes)
1h 37m
HorrorRomance
Overview
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.
About The Pit and the Pendulum
The Pit and the Pendulum (1991) is a Horror, Romance film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch The Pit and the Pendulum on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 143 votes. Fans of horror movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
