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Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The Pendulum

2009, English. Directed by David DeCoteau.

Edgar Allan Poe's riveting tale of horror grips the screen again!

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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Runtime
1h 27m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
NR

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Released
24 April 2009
Country
United States of America
Written by
Simon Savory
Budget
$1M
mad scientistgothic horrorsoftcorehypnotismbased on short storylgbtpendulumsexual experimentationlesbianqueer horrorhomoeroticlow budgetgay interest

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What Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The Pendulum is based on

Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The Pendulum is adapted from a short story.

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Watch Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven (2007) and Edgar Allan Poe's House of Usher (2008) first.

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Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The Pendulum runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).

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Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The Pendulum is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

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Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The Pendulum isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

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If you liked Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The Pendulum, try The Wailer, Blood of the Vampire, The Tingler.

Who directed Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The Pendulum?

Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The Pendulum (2009) was directed by David DeCoteau and stars Lorielle New, Stephen Hansen, Bart Voitila.

What is Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The Pendulum based on?

Edgar Allan Poe's The Pit & The Pendulum is adapted from a short story.

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