Film The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)

Film “The Pit and the Pendulum” (1961) showcases American-International’s haunted castle set in Roger Corman’s adaptation. The script, though different from Poe’s original, stars Vincent Price as Nicholas Medina, haunted by his wife Elizabeth’s mysterious death. After Elizabeth’s fake death drives Medina to madness, the film builds to a chilling climax. Despite its B-movie budget, the film’s cinematography and art direction are lauded. The MPAA rating is NR for this Horror, Drama, Mystery, and Thriller film.

The Pit and the Pendulum

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