Lash of the Penitentes

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

Duration:

48 min

Cast:

Marie DeForrest, William Marcos, Victor Justi

Quality:

HD

Director:

Roland Price, Harry Revier

Release:

1936

Country:

United States

Rating:

5.7