The pendulum of death
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | The pendulum of death |
| Original title | The Pit and the Pendulum |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1961 |
| length | 80 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 12, before re-examination 18 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Roger Corman |
| script | Richard Matheson |
| music | Les Baxter |
| camera | Floyd Crosby |
| cut | Anthony Carras |
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The Pendulum of Death is a 1961 horror film directed by Roger Corman . The film was based on a short story by Edgar Allan Poe entitled The Pit and the Pendulum .
action
In 16th century Spain, Don Nicholas Medina lived in a castle boldly situated on a cliff. As a child, he saw his father torturing his mother and walling the survivor in a grave - as punishment for her adultery. He also has to mourn the sudden death of his own wife Elizabeth. The film begins with the visit of Elizabeth's brother, Francis, who is uneasy about his sister's death. He soon finds himself embroiled in a scheming story in which the old torture chamber of the castle plays an important role.
Reviews
The lexicon of international films judged that the film was "one of the most successful" productions by Roger Corman. This is due to "the camera work and color dramaturgy"
Web links
- Pit and the Pendulum in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ The Pendulum of Death. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed March 2, 2017 .