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The Pit and the Pendulum (1961): movie guide
The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) is a Horror, Mystery, Drama running about 80 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 411 votes. Notable cast includes Vincent Price, John Kerr, Barbara Steele, Luana Anders. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1961-08-12
- Runtime: 80 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Horror, Mystery, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1961-08-12

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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.
Cast highlights
The Pit and the Pendulum features Vincent Price, John Kerr, Barbara Steele, Luana Anders, Antony Carbone, Patrick Westwood. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1961-08-12. Runtime: 80 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (411 votes). Genres: Horror, Mystery, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Pit and the Pendulum?
- The Pit and the Pendulum is listed as Horror, Mystery, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Pit and the Pendulum?
- The Pit and the Pendulum runs about 80 minutes.
- Who stars in The Pit and the Pendulum?
- Cast highlights include Vincent Price, John Kerr, Barbara Steele, Luana Anders, Antony Carbone, Patrick Westwood.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Pit and the Pendulum?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Pit and the Pendulum?
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