Lash of the Penitentes
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5.7
7 votes
1936
48m
Mystery
Crime
Drama
Overview
Fact and fiction collide in this exploitation flick that employs documentary footage depicting the bizarre self-flagellation rituals of the fanatical Catholic sect known as the Penitentes. Mixed with those truly disturbing sequences is a story concerning a killing in New Mexico, itself inspired by the murder of real-life reporter Carl Taylor as he worked on an article on the Penitentes.
Directed by Harry Revier, Roland Price
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
April 13, 1936
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English, Spanish
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