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1936•48 min•Mystery, Crime, Drama

Lash of the Penitentes

Is Lash of the Penitentes a Hit or Flop?

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Is Lash of the Penitentes worth watching? With a rating of 5.5/10, this Mystery, Crime, Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Lash of the Penitentes 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.

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Top Cast

Marie DeForrest
Marie DeForrestRaquel
William Marcos
William MarcosChico
Victor Justi
Victor JustiManuel
Josef Swickard
Josef SwickardDr. Andrew Robert Taylor
Pepe Rubio
Pepe RubioGeorge Mack
Billy Bletcher
Billy BletcherNarrating Missionary
Zelma Carroll
Zelma CarrollNarrator

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Is Lash of the Penitentes worth watching?

Lash of the Penitentes has received mixed reviews with a 5.5/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Mystery, Crime, Drama movies.

Is Lash of the Penitentes hit or flop?

Lash of the Penitentes has received average ratings (5.5/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Lash of the Penitentes?

Lash of the Penitentes is a Mystery, Crime, Drama movie that Fact and fiction collide in this exploitation flick that employs documentary footage depicting the bizarre self-flagellation rituals of the fanatical ...

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