Lash of the Penitentes

IMDb 5.5 1936 • 48 min • MysteryCrimeDrama

Director

Harry Revier

Country

US

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
Marie DeForrest Raquel
William Marcos
William Marcos Chico
Victor Justi
Victor Justi Manuel
Josef Swickard
Josef Swickard Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor
Pepe Rubio
Pepe Rubio George Mack