Lash of the Penitentes
THIS PICTURE WILL BE OF INTEREST TO ADULTS ONLY!
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.
Mystery
Crime
Drama
5.5
6 reviewsRuntime: 48 min.
Budget: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Release Date: 1936-04-13
Director(s): Harry Revier, Roland Price
Production: Roland C. Price Productions
Languages: English, Spanish
IMDB: tt0029114
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