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The Pit (1981)

"Jamie wouldn't kill anyone… unless Teddy told him to!"
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πŸ‘ 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 39% (RT: 39%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Lew Lehman
Runtime
1h 37m
Country
Canada
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.7/10 (97 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
39%
Cast
Sammy Snyders as Jamie Benjamin
Jeannie Elias as Sandy O'Reilly
Sonja Smits as Mrs. Lynde
Laura Press as Mrs. Benjamin
Laura Hollingsworth as Marg Livingstone
Richard Alden as Mr. Benjamin
Andrea Swartz as Abergail
John Auten as Library Janitor
Overview
Twelve year-old Jamie Benjamin is a solitary misunderstood boy in his preteens. His classmates pick on him, his neighbors think he's weird and his parents ignore him. But now Jamie has a secret weapon: deep in the woods he has discovered a deep pit full of man-eating creatures he calls Trogs... and it isn't long before he gets an idea for getting revenge and feeding the Trogs in the process! Wikipedia β†—
Audience Consensus

The Pit is a 1981 horror, mystery, thriller film directed by Lew Lehman. Twelve year-old Jamie Benjamin is a solitary misunderstood boy in his preteens. His classmates pick on him, his neighbors think he's weird and his parents ignore him.

But now Jamie has a secret weapon: deep in the woods he has discovered a deep pit full of man-eating creatures he calls Trogs... and it isn't long before he gets an idea for getting revenge and feeding the Trogs in the process!. The film has been rated by 97 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, The Pit delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Pit (1981) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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