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Movie basic details
Current status - Released
Total runtime - 80 mins.
Release date - 12-08-1961
Release year - 1961
Genres - Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Overall ratings and scores for The Pit and the Pendulum:
Happiness Score - 6.9/10, World Popularity Score - 7.519/100, IMDB Score - 7.1, Metascore - 78, Internet Movie Database - 7.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 88%, Metacritic - 78/100, .
The Pit and the Pendulum movie has Total Global Votes - 216, Total IMD Votes - 13,900
The Pit and the Pendulum Movie Introduction: Movie The Pit and the Pendulum, release year 1961 is written by Richard Matheson, Edgar Allan Poe and directed by Roger Corman. The leading star-cast in this movie are Vincent Price, Barbara Steele, John Kerr along with the other stars and crew members.
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Movie overview and plot by Anagha Shashank
Movie in-short: In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor.
Movie story-line: Francis Barnard goes to Spain, when he hears his sister Elizabeth has died. Her husband Nicholas Medina, the son of the most brutal torturer of the Spanish Inquisition, tells him she has died of a blood disease, but Francis finds this hard to believe. After some investigating he finds out that it was extreme fear that was fatal to his sister and that she may have been buried alive!
Movie synopsis: Francis Barnard goes to Spain, when he hears his sister Elizabeth has died. Her husband Nicholas Medina, the son of the brutest torturer of the Spanish Inquisition, tells him she has died of a blood disease, but Francis finds this hard to believe. After some investigating he finds out that it was extreme fear that was fatal to his sister and that she may have been buried alive! Strange things then start to happen in the Medina castle.
Highlights - The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)
Total budget - $200,000.00
Total revenue - $2,000,000.00
Produced by - Alta Vista ProductionsAmerican International Pictures
Produced in - United States of America
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - N/A
Certificate(s) - GB : 12 US : 16 NL : 12
Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)
Lead Actors - Vincent Price, Barbara Steele, John Kerr
Writer(s) - Richard Matheson, Edgar Allan Poe
Director(s) - Roger Corman
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)
What is the release date of The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)?
Release date of The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) is 12-08-1961.
What is the total runtime of The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) in minutes?
Total runtime of The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) in minutes is 80 min.
What is the budget consumed to produce The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) movie?
The budget consumed to produce The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) movie is around $200,000.00.
How much revenue is expected from movie The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)?
Expected revenue from movie movie The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) is around $2,000,000.00.
What is the pupularity of The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)?
Worldwide pupularity of The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) movie is 7.519%.
What is the name of the production company of film The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)?
Production company of film The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) is/are Alta Vista Productions, American International Pictures, .
Which country the film The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) is produced in?
Film production country for the film The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) is United States of America, .
Which language the film The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) is produced in?
Film The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) is produced in English (English), language(s).
Which Genre the film The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) belongs to?
Movie The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) is categorized under Drama, Horror, Mystery genre(s).
Who are the lead actors of the film The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)?
Lead actors of the film The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) are Vincent Price, Barbara Steele, John Kerr.
Who is the writer of the film The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)?
The writer(s) of the film The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) is/are Richard Matheson, Edgar Allan Poe.
Who is the director of the film The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)?
The director(s) of the film The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) is/are Roger Corman.
Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) movie?
Movie The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) has N/A awards and nomination in it's profile.
What is the story of The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) in-short?
Short plot of movie The Pit and the Pendulum (1961): In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor..
What is the full story of The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) movie?
Full plot of movie The Pit and the Pendulum (1961): Francis Barnard goes to Spain, when he hears his sister Elizabeth has died. Her husband Nicholas Medina, the son of the brutest torturer of the Spanish Inquisition, tells him she has died of a blood disease, but Francis finds this hard to believe. After some investigating he finds out that it was extreme fear that was fatal to his sister and that she may have been buried alive! Strange things then start to happen in the Medina castle..
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List of full Starcast and crew members of The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)
Full Starcast:
Name: Vincent Price
Character: Nicholas Medina / Sebastian Medina
Name: John Kerr
Character: Francis Barnard
Name: Barbara Steele
Character: Elizabeth Barnard Medina
Name: Luana Anders
Character: Catherine Medina
Name: Antony Carbone
Character: Doctor Leon
Name: Patrick Westwood
Character: Maximillian
Name: Lynette Bernay
Character: MariaName: Mary Menzies
Character: IsabellaName: Charles Victor
Character: BartolomeName: Larry Turner
Character: Young Nicholas
Crew Members:
Name: Roger Corman
Department: Directing
Job/Role: DirectorName: Roger Corman
Department: Production
Job/Role: ProducerName: Floyd Crosby
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography
Name: Richard Matheson
Department: Writing
Job/Role: ScreenplayName: Roy Meadows
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound RecordistName: Harry Reif
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set DecorationName: Ted Coodley
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup ArtistName: Samuel Z. Arkoff
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive ProducerName: Daniel Haller
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production DesignName: Daniel Haller
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art DirectionName: Anthony Carras
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor
Name: Edgar Allan Poe
Department: Writing
Job/Role: StoryName: Eve Newman
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music EditorName: James H. Nicholson
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Les Baxter
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music ComposerName: Bartlett Carré
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production ManagerName: Pat Dinga
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special EffectsName: Ray Mercer
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual EffectsName: Marjorie Corso
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume DesignName: Kay Rose
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound EditorName: Paul Rapp
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Unit DirectorName: Jack Bohrer
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Assistant DirectorName: Albert Whitlock
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Matte PainterName: Ross Hahn
Department: Art
Job/Role: Construction CoordinatorName: Frank Tanner
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still PhotographerName: Richard M. Rubin
Department: Art
Job/Role: Property MasterName: Betty Crosby
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Script SupervisorName: Al Simms
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music CoordinatorName: Robert Agnew
Department: Production
Job/Role: Unit ManagerName: Tom Matsumoto
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Scenic ArtistName: Jack W. Cash
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Assistant
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Reviews Section
Price, Corman and Matheson, Gothic splendour. Upon hearing of his sister Elizabeth's death, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to find out just exactly how she met her end. Arriving at the Medina castle, he finds the Medina family deeply suspicious characters and the castle itself a foreboding place harnessing a deadly past. The Pit And The Pendulum is the second film in the series of Edgar Allan Poe adaptations that director Roger Corman tackled, it's also easily one of the best. Part horror, part dreamy thriller, and of course with little dashes of humour within, it all comes together rather well. We open with a beach approach to the Medina castle, a big monolithic structure hulking on a cliff edge - naturally accompanied by a misty shroud - we know from this moment on that unease is about to become our middle name. Once inside the castle it's evident that it is a major player in our story, roaring fireplaces and secret chambers all excellently framed by Corman and his team. A story of madness, deceit and sadistic ancestry then plays out to the full to make The Pit And The Pendulum one of the Poe adaptations leading lights. Enlisting the brilliant Richard Matheson to flesh out and extend the Poe short story, he's the perfect man to bring about a Gothic classic. Corman again uses Vincent Price as his leading man and he's rewarded with a quite delicious performance from the big man, where camp and burgeoning madness go hand in hand like they were always meant to be a team. The rest of the cast are naturally trailing in the shadow of Price's greatness, but a noteworthy mention must also go to the good work from Barbara Steele as Elizabeth. Floyd Crosby is again on board for cinematography duties, beautifully realising the lush colour and the doom laden feel of the Medina castle. Then there's Corman himself, who puts in some of his best work here, his use of the camera really adding to the burgeoning sense of dread that flows throughout the piece - the high point a stunning POV victim sequence of the pendulum of the title that is just one of the many technical highlights on show. 8/10
The colorful flashbacks, the beautiful settings, the delicious revenge, and you got Vincent Price as well. Directed by Roger Corman and Matheson doing the screenplay. And of course, let's not forget this is a Poe story. This is so good especially as the ending comes. Reminds me of House on Haunted Hill (1959) and if you remember that ending then you know what I am talking about. Definitely worth seeing as it checks off so many like boxes in my book.
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