Lash of the Penitentes (1936)

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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.

Genres: Mystery, Crime, Drama

Stars: Marie DeForrest, William Marcos, Victor Justi, Josef Swickard, Pepe Rubio

Release Date: 1936-04-13

Country: United States of America

Ratings: 5.5 / 10 (6 votes)

Runtime: 48 mins