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The Pit and the Pendulum( 1991)

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A bizarre descent into hell from the creator of Re-Animator.

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Lance Henriksen

      Torquemada

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      Stephen Lee

      Gomez

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      William J. Norris

      Dr. Huesos

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      Mark Margolis

      Mendoza

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      Carolyn Purdy-Gordon

      Contessa D'Alba Molina

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      Barbara Bocci

      Contessa's Son

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      Benito Stefanelli

      Executioner

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      Jeffrey Combs

      Francisco

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      Tom Towles

      Don Carlos

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      Rona De Ricci

      Maria

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      Jonathan Fuller

      Antonio

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      Oliver Reed

      Cardinal

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      Larry Dolgin

      Sergeant of the Guards

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      Frances Bay

      Esmeralda

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      Fabio Carfora

      Beggar

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      Michael Deak

      Guard (uncredited)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    2000000.00

    Revenue

    3331.00

    Keywords

    • witch
    • torture chamber
    • based on short story
    • edgar allan poe
    • torquemada
    • spanish inquisition