Lash of the Penitentes (1936-04-13)

Mystery | Crime | Drama |

5.714

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

Star Cast: Marie DeForrest , William Marcos , Victor Justi , Josef Swickard ,