The Pit and the Pendulum
Set during the height of Spanish Inquisition. The beautiful and kind-hearted Maria is arrested as a witch when she inadvertently cries out in horror at the public whipping of a child. As Maria’s husband Antonio tries to save her, Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor, determines to punish Maria with torture for the desire she inflames in him. Loosely based on Edgar Allen Poe's classic short story.
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Is "The Pit and the Pendulum" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "The Pit and the Pendulum" is "Heavy" (45/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. One example of the evidence behind this reading: “Torquemada orders her to be tortured and her tongue cut out.” (The provided text details the violent orders of mutilation and torture imposed on the main character.). See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "The Pit and the Pendulum" has ideological presence rated "Heavy". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 35/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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