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.

Genre : Mystery, Crime, Drama

Actors : Marie DeForrest, William Marcos, Victor Justi, Josef Swickard, Pepe Rubio, Billy Bletcher, Zelma Carroll

Release Date : 1936-04-13

Duration : 48 menit

Rating : ⭐ 5.7/10 (7 votes)