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The Pit and the Pendulum

5.819911h 37m18MovieHorrorRomance

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,…

DirectorStuart Gordon
WriterDennis Paoli
ProducersAlbert Band·Charles Band

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Cast · Directed by Stuart Gordon

LHLance Henriksen
Lance Henriksen
Torquemada
SLStephen Lee
Stephen Lee
Gomez
WN
William Norris
Dr. Huesos
MMMark Margolis
Mark Margolis
Mendoza
CPCarolyn Purdy-Gordon
Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
Contessa D'Alba Molina
BB
Barbara Bocci
Contessa's Son
BSBenito Stefanelli
Benito Stefanelli
Executioner
JCJeffrey Combs
Jeffrey Combs
Francisco
TTTom Towles
Tom Towles
Don Carlos
RR
Rona De Ricci
Maria
JFJonathan Fuller
Jonathan Fuller
Antonio
OROliver Reed
Oliver Reed
Cardinal

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The Pit and the Pendulum — streaming FAQ

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The Pit and the Pendulum is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Pit and the Pendulum on Netflix?

No, The Pit and the Pendulum is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Plex.

Is The Pit and the Pendulum on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Pit and the Pendulum is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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The Pit and the Pendulum is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United Kingdom.