The Pit and the Pendulum

1h 20m · 1961 · Directed by Roger Corman · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) runs 1h 20m, directed by Roger Corman. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Mystery, Drama, Horror

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)