The Pit and The Pendulum (1961)

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Written by Richard Matheson, Edgar Allan Poe

Directed by Roger Corman

Running Time: 80 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1961

Rating: 15 Certificate

Filmed in Colour

When Francis Barnard goes to Spain and finds out that his sister Elizabeth - who was married to the son of the brutal torturer of the Spanish Inquisition - has died from a supposed blood disease, he tries to find out what really happened. After some investigation he finds out that it was extreme fear that was fatal to his sister and that she may have been buried alive! An adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's tale of terror.

Cast

Image for Vincent PriceVincent PriceDon Nicholas Medina/Sebastian Medina
John KerrFrancis Barnard
Barbara SteeleElizabeth Barnard Medina
Luana AndersCatherine Medina
Antony CarboneDoctor Charles Leon
Patrick WestwoodMaximillian the Butler

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