The Pit and the Pendulum (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 2.1
Released in 2009, The Pit and the Pendulum is a thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by David DeCoteau, running about 80 minutes. “Edgar Allan Poe's riveting tale of horror grips the screen again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seven students answer an advertisement to participate in an experiment to explore how the sensation of pain can be eliminated. Arriving at a secluded institute, they are welcomed by mysterious scientist JB Divay. Initially, JB's fascination with hypnosis, clocks and cactus plants are dismissed by the group as mere eccentricities. But as the students begin to disappear one by one, they begin to question JB's true intentions.
Who’s in it. The Pit and the Pendulum stars Lorielle New as JB, Stephen Hansen as Jason, Bart Voitila as Kyle and Danielle Demski as Alicia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.1/10, The Pit and the Pendulum has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Here TV. 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 The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum (2009)?
- In US, The Pit and the Pendulum is available to stream on Here TV. 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 2.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pit and the Pendulum?
- The Pit and the Pendulum stars Lorielle New, Stephen Hansen, Bart Voitila, Danielle Demski and Amy Paffrath.
- When was The Pit and the Pendulum released?
- The Pit and the Pendulum was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.