Pit and the Pendulum (1961)
Genre: Horror / Mystery
Duration: 80 minuten
Alternative titles: The Pit and the Pendulum / Het Mysterie van de Dodende Slinger / Edgar Allan Poe's Pit and the Pendulum
Country:
United States
Directed by: Roger Corman
Stars: Vincent Price, John Kerr and Barbara Steele
IMDb score:
7,0 (18.887)
Releasedate: 12 August 1961
Pit and the Pendulum plot
"Betrayal cuts both ways!"
Francis Barnard goes to Spain when he learns that his sister Elizabeth has passed away. Her husband, Nicholas Medina, son of the worst martyr of the Spanish Inquisition, tells him she has died of a blood disease, but Francis finds this hard to believe. After some investigation, he discovers that it was extreme fear that killed her and that she may have been buried alive. Then strange things start to happen in the Medina castle.
Actors and actresses
Nicholas Medina / Sebastian Medina
Francis Barnard
Elizabeth Barnard Medina
Catherine Medina
Doctor Leon
Maximillian
Maria
Isabella
Bartolome
Young Nicholas
Reviews & comments
Aapje81
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- 2261 messages
- 5265 votes
Atmospheric Gothic horror film by Roger Corman. Everything about this film breathes Edgar Allan Poe. The beautiful castle, the menacing sea and not to forget Vincent Price, the ideal actor for this type of role.
Tasteful 60s horror the way I like it.
Good
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Noodless
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- 10100 messages
- 6209 votes
As far as the story is concerned, you are still left wanting. The slow build-up is not in itself a criticism, but after an hour or so it only becomes interesting. It is also disappointing in terms of tension. On the other hand, there are of course also positive points to report, such as the special atmosphere, the mysterious castle, the beautiful sets and the cast. The lock is also strong. 6.5/10
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Shadowed
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- 11842 messages
- 6968 votes
An old Vincent Price classic is always fun to see, even though this isn't his best role. Pit and the Pendulum particularly benefits from an attractive decor, which certainly brings out the spooky elements. Once the final approach becomes clear, there is a certain feeling of disappointment (due to lack of originality) in the air, but fortunately it delivers a noteworthy finale. It is a pity that the acting of the secondary characters is poor and that director Roger Corman cannot really increase the tension, but these types of concise horror films are sorely missed in the current generation. The sometimes experimental editing turns out ugly, but the embellishment and detail are memorable enough for the end result to be a passing grade.
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