Lash of the Penitentes

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Marie DeForrest Raquel

William Marcos Chico

Victor Justi Manuel

Josef Swickard Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor

Pepe Rubio George Mack