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Lash of the Penitentes (1936)

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.

  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Marie DeForrestMarie DeForrestRaquel
  • Photo of William MarcosWilliam MarcosChico
  • Photo of Victor JustiVictor JustiManuel
  • Photo of Josef SwickardJosef SwickardDr. Andrew Robert Taylor
  • Photo of Pepe RubioPepe RubioGeorge Mack
  • Photo of Billy BletcherBilly BletcherNarrating Missionary
  • Photo of Zelma CarrollZelma CarrollNarrator

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