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Have there been any short films, video adaptations or movies based on this story?

Johnny As of 2022, apparently, there have been quite a handful:

• The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)
IMDb#tt0055304 - 1h20m - 7.0/10 - Low-Med Popularity
• The Pit…moreAs of 2022, apparently, there have been quite a handful:

• The Pit and the Pendulum (1961)
IMDb#tt0055304 - 1h20m - 7.0/10 - Low-Med Popularity
• The Pit and the Pendulum (1964) (TV Movie)
IMDb#tt0206227 - 0h37m - 7.4/10 - Low Popularity
• The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism (1967)
IMDb#tt0062235 - 1h24m - 5.9/10 - Low Popularity
• The Pit and the Pendulum (1991)
IMDb#tt0100369 - 1h37m - 5.9/10 - Low-Med Popularity
• The Pit and the Pendulum (2009)
IMDb#tt1311082 - 1h27m - 2.7/10 - Low Popularity

And this isn't even listing all of them! The list would have been well over 20 if student films or TV episodes of fleeting transcendence were included. None seem to have gained mainstream prominence, however.(less)

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I'm a huge fan of Poe! He was a magician.. how was this short story?

Natalie If you love Poe, I'm sure you'll love this one. It seems to be one of his most popular. …moreIf you love Poe, I'm sure you'll love this one. It seems to be one of his most popular. (less)

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Johnny No, not really.

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