The Pit and the Pendulum (2009)
Horror Not Rated
Plot
Seven students answer an advertisement to participate in an experiment to explore how the sensation of pain can be eliminated. Arriving at a secluded institute, they are welcomed by mysterious scientist JB Divay. Initially, JB's fascination with hypnosis, clocks and cactus plants are dismissed by the group as mere eccentricities. But as the students begin to disappear one by one, they begin to question JB's true intentions. In a final showdown, plucky Jason confronts JB over her deranged practices only to discover boyfriend Kyle strapped to a table beneath JB's final experiment, inches away from the razor's edge...
Acting
The cast which is mostly newcomers or experienced no-names is actually decent, especially considering its a David DeCoteau production.
Gore
None
Sex/Nudity
A women is topless while watching 2 guys wrestler in there underwear, lots of gay and lesbian make out scenes.
Final Thoughts
A David DeCoteau production that was surprisingly competent, did have the typical's of most of his recent productions with all the gay and lesbian couple, and "homoerotic" scenes. Still a decent movie, and i have to admit, that while hes not particularly talented, David DeCoteau movies are one of my weaknesses, as there usually cheesy, campy fun, and this is actually one of his more traditional works, that actually shows some talent. Probably not the best version of this tale, but you could do alot worse.
Overall Rating
C
