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Lash of the Penitentes

1936

48 minutes

MysteryCrimeDrama

Overview

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.

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Top Cast

Marie DeForrest headshot

Marie DeForrest

Raquel

William Marcos headshot

William Marcos

Chico

Victor Justi headshot

Victor Justi

Manuel

Josef Swickard headshot

Josef Swickard

Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor

Pepe Rubio headshot

Pepe Rubio

George Mack

Billy Bletcher headshot

Billy Bletcher

Narrating Missionary

Zelma Carroll headshot

Zelma Carroll

Narrator