The Pit and the Pendulum
Seven students answer an advertisement to participate in an experiment to explore how the sensation of pain can be eliminated. Arriving at a secluded institute, they are welcomed by mysterious scientist JB Divay. Initially, JB's fascination with hypnosis, clocks and cactus plants are dismissed by the group as mere eccentricities. But as the students begin to disappear one by one, they begin to question JB's true intentions.
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The Pit and the Pendulum
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 24, 2009
Runtime
1h 20m
Genres
Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
User Score
21%
Original Title
The Pit and the Pendulum
Production Companies
Rapid Heart Pictures
Director
David DeCoteau
Description
Seven students answer an advertisement to participate in an experiment to explore how the sensation of pain can be eliminated. Arriving at a secluded institute, they are welcomed by mysterious scientist JB Divay. Initially, JB's fascination with hypnosis, clocks and cactus plants are dismissed by the group as mere eccentricities. But as the students begin to disappear one by one, they begin to question JB's true intentions.