Lash of the Penitentes
1936•48m•Dir. Harry Revier
5.5
MysteryCrimeDramaFact 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.
Apr 13, 1936
48m
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Where to Watch
Available in Australia
Also available in: AD, AG, AL
