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.

Director

Harry Revier

Studio

Roland C. Price Productions

Released

13 April 1936

Genres

Mystery, Crime, Drama