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 Freud was right. Nov 15, 2009
Unconsciously, I purchased this movie twice, and instead of returning one of them, I brought two tv's into the same room and watched Usher and Pit side by side, simultaneously, and discovered during viewing that, not only am I a masochist, but I must kill the family cat and make a nice had out of its fur. Poor Mr. Jinx.
The Razor Edge of Destiny! Oct 23, 2009
Edgar Allen Poe would have been amazed at Richard Matheson's version of Edgar's original story about a 16th century nobleman, who meets despair, grief and insanity upon the death of his wife, or so we suppose.
One of Roger Corman's better horror films, after the success of The House of Usher. Vincent Price starts the story in deep grief, some critics say "whimpiness" (not really) as he relates to the brother of Elizabeth (his wife) the goings on since her death.
At first he makes up some story about her blood being bad, but then recants and spins a tale or two about her, some thinking that the castle may be haunted.
Eventually we find that Elizabeth is alive after all, faked her death and drives Nicholas crazy a day early since she has the hots for Nicholas' best friend, the doctor.
And darn wouldn't you know it, the same thing happened to his father. Except his father was a torturer for the Grand Inquisition.
Vincent Price is horrifically deviously delicious as a torturer who makes good use of the Iron Maiden and the Pendulum with such gleeful abandon, it's fun to watch. I have read where the Pendulum originally was hard rubber, but they decided to go for painted STEEL. That was some brave actor under the blade.
Corman's use of tinted frames, ocean storms, and distorted camera views makes for a fairly horrific tale. The "one-star wonders" on Amazon have not a clue what true horror is, when you put Corman, Price and Matheson in the same box.
Add this ghastly film to your repertoire of horror soon!
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A classic! Oct 09, 2009
I really love Vincent Price movies to put me in the mood for Halloween :) It is a great movie for anytime but I like to relax and watch the classics, so for my personal collection it is a must have. I have to say I really love both features but i must say the pit and the pendalum is the scarier one. Again it is a definitely good deal for top notch entertainment. A real family value.
 The Fall Of The House of Usher/Pitt and the Pendulum Sep 11, 2009
I loved it Saturday night on TV as a child but now it seems dull. The only bright spot is Price's acting. Read Poe's story instead.
0 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 HOT TRASH!! Aug 14, 2009
I COULDA SPENT MY 7 DOLLARS ON A REAL MOVIE LIKE BOURNE IDENTITY OR GRANDMA'S BOY!
I WANT MY MONEY BACK FOR THIS WACK RENDITION OF THE POE CLASSICS.
YO EDGAR, YOU MUST BE SPINNIN IN YOUR GRAVE RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!
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