Where can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum (1991)?

In US, The Pit and the Pendulum is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The Pit and the Pendulum worth watching?

The Pit and the Pendulum holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Pit and the Pendulum?

The Pit and the Pendulum stars Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee, William J. Norris, Mark Margolis and Carolyn Purdy-Gordon.

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The Pit and the Pendulum (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1991, The Pit and the Pendulum is a horror and romance film directed by Stuart Gordon, running about 97 minutes. “A bizarre descent into hell from the creator of Re-Animator.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Set during the height of Spanish Inquisition. The beautiful and kind-hearted Maria is arrested as a witch when she inadvertently cries out in horror at the public whipping of a child. As Maria’s husband Antonio tries to save her, Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor, determines to punish Maria with torture for the desire she inflames in him. Loosely based on Edgar Allen Poe's classic short story.

Who’s in it. The Pit and the Pendulum stars Lance Henriksen as Torquemada, Stephen Lee as Gomez, William J. Norris as Dr. Huesos and Mark Margolis as Mendoza, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Pit and the Pendulum has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.3K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pit and the Pendulum page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Pit and the Pendulum tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

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Where can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum (1991)?: In US, The Pit and the Pendulum is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Pit and the Pendulum worth watching?: The Pit and the Pendulum holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Pit and the Pendulum?: The Pit and the Pendulum stars Lance Henriksen, Stephen Lee, William J. Norris, Mark Margolis and Carolyn Purdy-Gordon.