Is The Pit and the Pendulum scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Pit and the Pendulum for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and romance film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum in the US?

The Pit and the Pendulum streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Howdy Amazon Channel, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and 2 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Pit and the Pendulum?

The Pit and the Pendulum runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Is The Pit and the Pendulum suitable for kids?

The Pit and the Pendulum is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19911h 37mHorror / Romance

The Pit and the Pendulum

Name: The Pit and the Pendulum
Genre: Horror, Romance
Released: 1991-06-27
Duration: 97 min

A bizarre descent into hell from the creator of Re-Animator.

Set during the height of Spanish Inquisition. The beautiful and kind-hearted Maria is arrested as a witch when she inadvertently cries out in horror at the public whipping of a child. As Maria’s husband Antonio tries to save her, Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor, determines to punish Maria with torture for the desire she inflames in him. Loosely based on Edgar Allen Poe's classic short story.

TMDB audience score

Based on 158 votes

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Availability in the US

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MyCinema quick facts

The Pit and the Pendulum at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 37m

At 1h 37m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Romance

TMDB files it under horror and romance.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 5 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Howdy Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

5.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 158 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Pit and the Pendulum tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 37m.
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Questions about The Pit and the Pendulum

Is The Pit and the Pendulum scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Pit and the Pendulum for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and romance film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Pit and the Pendulum in the US?: The Pit and the Pendulum streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Howdy Amazon Channel, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and 2 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Pit and the Pendulum?: The Pit and the Pendulum runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Is The Pit and the Pendulum suitable for kids?: The Pit and the Pendulum is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.