The Pit and the pendulum
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This adaptation of the Poe tale is Note d for its ornate decor and full-blooded gothic horror. In 16th century Spain, Francis Bernard journeys to the castle of his brother-in-law to investigate his sister's mysterious death. Treachery and madness characterize this classic horror tale that culminates in the dreaded torture chamber with its deathly pendulum. The commercial success of the film initiated the Poe cycle of the sixties. (Does not circulate)
Credits
- Directed by
- Roger Corman
- Written by
- Richard Matheson
- Cast
- Vincent Price, Barbara Steele, John Kerr, Luana Anders
- Produced by
- Roger Corman
- Cinematography
- Floyd Crosby
- Music
- Les Baxter
Complete catalog record
This adaptation of the Poe tale is Note d for its ornate decor and full-blooded gothic horror. In 16th century Spain, Francis Bernard journeys to the castle of his brother-in-law to investigate his sister's mysterious death. Treachery and madness characterize this classic horror tale that culminates in the dreaded torture chamber with its deathly pendulum. The commercial success of the film initiated the Poe cycle of the sixties. (Does not circulate)
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Sources
- 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, sound, description, catalog record
- Wikidata · Q1170048 ↗ — country, genre, credits
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