

The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Pit and the Pendulum
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, Philo +3 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Pit and the Pendulum in 69 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Pit and the Pendulum about?
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. The Pit and the Pendulum is a Horror, Mystery, Drama movie, released on 1961-08-12, runtime 80 minutes.
Is The Pit and the Pendulum worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Pit and the Pendulum 6.9 out of 10 from 410 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum?
In the United States, The Pit and the Pendulum streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Roger Corman
Cast
- Vincent Price as Nicholas Medina / Sebastian Medina
- John Kerr as Francis Barnard
- Barbara Steele as Elizabeth Barnard Medina
- Luana Anders as Catherine Medina
- Antony Carbone as Doctor Leon
- Patrick Westwood as Maximillian
- Lynette Bernay as Maria
- Mary Menzies as Isabella
- Charles Victor as Bartolome
- Larry Turner as Young Nicholas
- Randee Lynne Jensen as Extra (uncredited)
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Sources
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