Lash of the Penitentes

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Marie DeForrest

Marie DeForrestRaquel

William Marcos

William MarcosChico

Victor Justi

Victor JustiManuel

Josef SwickardDr. Andrew Robert Taylor

Pepe Rubio

Pepe RubioGeorge Mack

Billy BletcherNarrating Missionary

Zelma Carroll

Zelma CarrollNarrator