The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)

Based on the classic Edgar Allen Poe tale, when Francis Barnard goes to Spain, he soon learns of his sister Elizabeth’s death.  Her husband, Nicholas Medina, is the son of a notorious Spanish Inquisition participant.  Though Nicholas tells Francis that Elizabeth died of a blood disease, Francis suspects foul play.  Deciding to investigate, what Francis discovers is beyond bone chilling in this classic horror tale set in the spooky Medina castle.

The cast includes: Vincent Price, Barbara Steele, John Kerr, Luana Anders, Anthony Carbone, Lynette Bernay, Patrick Westwood, Larry Turner, Mary Menzies, and Charles Victor.

Directed by: Roger Corman.

Genre: Drama, Horror.