Lash of the Penitentes (1936): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1936 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1936, Lash of the Penitentes is a drama, krimi and mystery film directed by Harry Revier, running about 48 minutes. “THIS PICTURE WILL BE OF INTEREST TO ADULTS ONLY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fact and fiction collide in this exploitation flick that employs documentary footage depicting the bizarre self-flagellation rituals of the fanatical Catholic sect known as the Penitentes. Mixed with those truly disturbing sequences is a story concerning a killing in New Mexico, itself inspired by the murder of real-life reporter Carl Taylor as he worked on an article on the Penitentes.
Who’s in it. Lash of the Penitentes stars Marie DeForrest as Raquel, William Marcos as Chico, Victor Justi as Manuel and Josef Swickard as Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Lash of the Penitentes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lash of the Penitentes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lash of the Penitentes tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Lash of the Penitentes (1936)?
- In USA, Lash of the Penitentes is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lash of the Penitentes worth watching?
- Lash of the Penitentes holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, krimi and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lash of the Penitentes?
- Lash of the Penitentes stars Marie DeForrest, William Marcos, Victor Justi, Josef Swickard and Pepe Rubio.
- When was Lash of the Penitentes released?
- Lash of the Penitentes was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.