The Pit, the Pendulum and Hope (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1983, The Pit, the Pendulum and Hope is a horror, mystery and animation film directed by Jan Švankmajer, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. A short film based on Edgar Allan Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" and Auguste Villiers de l'Isle-Adam's "A Torture by Hope".
Who’s in it. The Pit, the Pendulum and Hope stars Jan Žáček.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Pit, the Pendulum and Hope has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pit, the Pendulum and Hope page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pit, the Pendulum and Hope tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pit, the Pendulum and Hope (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pit, the Pendulum and Hope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pit, the Pendulum and Hope worth watching?
- The Pit, the Pendulum and Hope holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pit, the Pendulum and Hope?
- The Pit, the Pendulum and Hope stars Jan Žáček.
- When was The Pit, the Pendulum and Hope released?
- The Pit, the Pendulum and Hope was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.