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.
Directors: Harry Revier, Roland Price.
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Marie DeForrest as Raquel |
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William Marcos as Chico |
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Victor Justi as Manuel |
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Josef Swickard as Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor |
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Pepe Rubio as George Mack |
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Billy Bletcher as Narrating Missionary |
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Zelma Carroll as Narrator |
| Directing | Harry Revier | Director |
| Directing | Roland Price | Director |