Director: Stuart Gordon
Budget: 2 000 000 $Worldwide: 3 331 $
Language
English
NMTW
56%
Mixed
1 win & 5 nominations total
Daily Popularity History
Daily Attention Score for The Pit and the Pendulum
Popularity history based on daily ranking data.
How it works?
Where to Watch in USA
by
User Reviews
Write Your Review
0 / 5000 characters
Loading reviews...
-
Lance HenriksenTorquemada -
Stephen LeeGomez
-
Mark MargolisMendoza
-
Carolyn Purdy-GordonContessa D'Alba Molina
-
Benito StefanelliExecutioner
-
Jeffrey CombsFrancisco
-
Tom TowlesDon Carlos
-
Jonathan FullerAntonio
-
Oliver ReedCardinal
-
Larry DolginSergeant of the Guards
-
Frances BayEsmeralda
-
Fabio CarforaBeggar
-
Michael DeakGuard (uncredited)
-
William NorrisDr. Huesos
-
Barbara BocciContessa's Son
-
Rona De RicciMaria
-
View More →
| Budget: | 2 000 000 $ |
| Worldwide Box Office: | 3 331 $ |
| Profit: | −1 996 669 $ |
| Country: | Italy, USA |
| Age rating: | |
| MPAA rating: | |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 1 h 37 min |
Description:
During the Spanish Inquisition, Maria is wrongly accused of witchcraft after showing distress at a public whipping. Her husband, Antonio, fights to save her. But the Grand Inquisitor Torquemada becomes obsessed with Maria and plans to torture her. Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, this story explores power, temptation, and cruelty in a time of religious intolerance.
| Alternative title: | The Pit and the Pendulum |
| Release year: | 1991 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 1 win & 5 nominations total |
| Director: | Stuart Gordon |
| Type: | Movie |
More movies in this sub-genre
Lists with Movie “The Pit and the Pendulum”
Created: 26.02.2026 •
995
995
TSZDT's The 1,000 Greatest Horror Films
Created: 26.02.2026 •
956
956
956 Horror Sequel Films: A to Z
This collection showcases a chilling array of horror sequels, each building upon…
Created: 26.02.2026 •
801
801
801 Horror Films from Decades Past
This collection delivers decades of chilling tales designed to unsettle and disturb.…
Created: 26.02.2026 •
793
793
793 Weird and Wonderful Genre Movie Collection
This diverse collection showcases unique stories defying easy categorization. Expect quirky characters,…
Created: 26.02.2026 •
662
662
662 Occult Movies: An Ultimate Guide
This collection delves into the mysterious and supernatural, showcasing tales of witchcraft,…
Frequently Asked Questions
Expand
What is "The Pit and the Pendulum" about?
What sub-genres does "The Pit and the Pendulum" belong to?
What is the rating of "The Pit and the Pendulum"?
What language is "The Pit and the Pendulum" in?
Which country produced "The Pit and the Pendulum"?
Is there a trailer for "The Pit and the Pendulum"?
When was "The Pit and the Pendulum" released?
How long is "The Pit and the Pendulum"?
What was the budget of "The Pit and the Pendulum"?