Movie Description

Lash of the Penitentes

(1936)

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.

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Original TitleLash of the Penitentes

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1936-04-13

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 48m

Production CompaniesRoland C. Price Productions

Genres

  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Drama