The Penitentes Murder Case
1936
· ⭐ 5.2 · Votes: 4
“THIS PICTURE WILL BE OF INTEREST TO ADULTS ONLY!”
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.
Genres
Mystery
Crime
Drama
Moods
CANYON
