Lash of the Penitentes
1936
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.
Director:
Roland Price, Harry Revier
Writers:
Roland Price, Zelma Carroll
Production:
Roland Price, Harry Revier
Country:
United States
