Terrific Mystery-Horror Classic
Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Pit and the Pendulum' - it's been a long time since I have seen it - I recalled bits and pieces of the film and remembered it was good, then I re-watched the film recently and I have to say "It really is a terrific mystery-horror classic!" It's even better than I recalled it to be.
Vincent Price is outstanding (as usual) as Nicholas Medina - the
tormented soul who witnessed the fact his parents had a dark secret as a child of 10. I cannot say more or I will ruin the film for first time viewers.
I must mention the costuming, sets and over all atmosphere - they all are gorgeous! The film feels like a Gothic period piece as it should.
The movie is well worth watching if you enjoy Price's films, Poe's stories/poems and a good classic mystery-horror.
What an ending! What I recalled most vividly about the movie was in fact the pit and the pendulum. That pendulum is unforgettable!!
9.5/10
Vincent Price is outstanding (as usual) as Nicholas Medina - the
tormented soul who witnessed the fact his parents had a dark secret as a child of 10. I cannot say more or I will ruin the film for first time viewers.
I must mention the costuming, sets and over all atmosphere - they all are gorgeous! The film feels like a Gothic period piece as it should.
The movie is well worth watching if you enjoy Price's films, Poe's stories/poems and a good classic mystery-horror.
What an ending! What I recalled most vividly about the movie was in fact the pit and the pendulum. That pendulum is unforgettable!!
9.5/10
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