The Pit and the Pendulum
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Movie Reviews of The Pit and the Pendulum
Movie Review: A Masterpiece of Horror
Summary: 5 Stars
While viewing this sumptuous new widescreen transfer of a well remembered classic, I realized that I was seeing the true film for the first time. Every corner of the screen is utilized here and a full appreciation of the story and the atmosphere created can't be had in any other format. Price's seemingly over-the-top performance comes into much sharper focus when he is allowed the full range of the anamorphic screen to emote in. As with the previously released HOUSE OF USHER, director Corman's commentary is both informative and intoxicating, as if he want's to pull you deeper into the horror with his tradmark sonorous voice. This is a beautifully crafted film which can now be appreciated on many new levels. Highly recommended!Movie Review: John Kerr plays gay again
Summary: 5 Stars
John Kerr plays Francis Barnard, a 16th century English nobleman who comes to a brooding castle in Spain to investigate the death of his sister. He finds a soap opera-full of secrets, lust, and madness, but, on the bright side, enough hunky men with lingering gazes to populate a new Fire Island, including Anthony Carbone as the best friend and Patrick Westwood as the manservant. Vincent Price chews up the scenery and eventually straps poor Frances to the pit/pendulum, and of course there is an obligatory shocker-conclusion. I just wish we had a coda where the lives of the survivors were revisited ten years later; I'd like to know who Francis is lying on the beach at Majorca with.Movie Review: The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)-One of my favorites!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Pit and the Pendulum (1961) was a five star film experience for me back in 1961 when I first saw it as a kid. I loved this Roger Corman film, Vincent Price, the sets, the color, the mood and script. Ditto to everything good that has been said by others about this grand old film.
Also included with this DVD is an informative narrative by Roger Corman describing what went into the making of this film. Based on what he said there wasn't even a hint of this being anything but an A-movie by an A-Studio. I know Roger Corman has been described of making some low cost films but the sets really look first rate and the performances were good too.
Movie Review: OutStanding Finale!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Vincent Price is over the top in this Edgar Alan Poe feature done by Roger Corman. The sets, the castle, the errie atmosphere all contribute to make this a classic thriller. Barbara Steele and her lover the doctor seek to try and drive her husband, Nicholas Medina(VincentPrice) over the edge with insanity. They suceed, and it doesnt look too good for the adulterous couple. Steele ends up buried alive(Ironically) her lover plunges to his death over a wall, and Steeles brother, played by John Kerr, ends up on the recieving end of the Pendulem. Thus the name. Its an Outstanding Finale. Recommended for Price, Steele and Poe fans alike.Movie Review: After House on Haunted Hill, my favorite Price movie.
Summary: 5 Stars
After House on Haunted Hill, the Pit and the Pendulum is my favorite Price movie. The best 50's and 60's Horror/Sci-Fi movies are all about atmosphere, and thats what I love about Pit. Great gothic atmosphere, eerie music, and georgously vivid and horrific set pieces. I especially liked Price's and Ander's performances. If you are like me and like best the eerie, moody, 50s and 60s horror pics, which along with great stories, really emphasize the eerie atmosphere, this has to be at the top of your list.