The Pit and the Pendulum
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Summary
The Pit and the Pendulum is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (990 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- The Pit and the Pendulum's instance of is recorded as film[3].
- The Pit and the Pendulum was directed by Roger Corman[4].
- Richard Matheson wrote the screenplay for The Pit and the Pendulum[5].
- The Pit and the Pendulum's composer is recorded as Les Baxter[6].
- The Pit and the Pendulum's genre is gothic film[7].
- The Pit and the Pendulum's genre is horror film[8].
- The Pit and the Pendulum's genre is historical film[9].
- The Pit and the Pendulum's genre is gothic horror film[10].
- The Pit and the Pendulum's based on is recorded as The Pit and the Pendulum[11].
- A cast member of The Pit and the Pendulum was Vincent Price[12].
- A cast member of The Pit and the Pendulum was Barbara Steele[13].
- A cast member of The Pit and the Pendulum was John Kerr[14].
- A cast member of The Pit and the Pendulum was Luana Anders[15].
- The Pit and the Pendulum was produced by Roger Corman[16].
- The Pit and the Pendulum's collection is recorded as Museum of Modern Art[17].
- The Pit and the Pendulum's production company is recorded as American International Pictures[18].
- The Pit and the Pendulum's director of photography is recorded as Floyd Crosby[19].
- The original language of The Pit and the Pendulum was English[20].
- The Pit and the Pendulum's Commons category is recorded as The Pit and the Pendulum (1961 film)[21].
- The Pit and the Pendulum was distributed by video on demand[22].
- The Pit and the Pendulum's review score is recorded as 6.9/10[23].
- The Pit and the Pendulum's review score is recorded as 89%[24].
- The Pit and the Pendulum's color is recorded as color[25].
- The Pit and the Pendulum's country of origin is recorded as United States[26].
- The Pit and the Pendulum was released on January 1, 1961[27].
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Authorship and Creation
The Pit and the Pendulum was produced by Roger Corman[16]. It was directed by Roger Corman[4]. Richard Matheson wrote the screenplay for it[5]. Cast members include Vincent Price[12], Barbara Steele[13], John Kerr[14], and Luana Anders[15].
Publication
Publication dates include January 1, 1961[27] and August 12, 1961[28]. The original language of The Pit and the Pendulum was English[20]. Genres include gothic film[7], horror film[8], historical film[9], and gothic horror film[10]. It was distributed by video on demand[22].
Reception
Reviews include 6.9/10[23] and 89%[24].
Adaptations and Inspiration
The Pit and the Pendulum's after a work by is recorded as Edgar Allan Poe[29].
Why It Matters
The Pit and the Pendulum ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (990 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] It is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]