The Pit (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1981, The Pit is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Lew Lehman, running about 97 minutes. “Jamie wouldn't kill anyone… unless Teddy told him to!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Twelve year-old Jamie Benjamin is a solitary misunderstood boy in his preteens. His classmates pick on him, his neighbors think he's weird and his parents ignore him. But now Jamie has a secret weapon: deep in the woods he has discovered a deep pit full of man-eating creatures he calls Trogs... and it isn't long before he gets an idea for getting revenge and feeding the Trogs in the process!
Who’s in it. The Pit stars Sammy Snyders as Jamie Benjamin, Jeannie Elias as Sandy O'Reilly, Sonja Smits as Mrs. Lynde and Laura Press as Mrs. Benjamin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Pit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pit tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pit (1981)?
- In US, The Pit is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pit worth watching?
- The Pit holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pit?
- The Pit stars Sammy Snyders, Jeannie Elias, Sonja Smits, Laura Press and Laura Hollingsworth.
- When was The Pit released?
- The Pit was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.