The read
It runs a compact 48m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Roland PriceDirector
- Harry RevierDirector
Cast
- Marie DeForrestRaquel
- William MarcosChico
- Victor JustiManuel
- Josef SwickardDr. Andrew Robert Taylor
- Pepe RubioGeorge Mack
- Billy BletcherNarrating Missionary
- Zelma CarrollNarrator
Stills
Themes
exploitationcultlentflagellation