The Spanish Inquisition is in full force, with Lance Henriksen as the Grand Inquisitor. Feeding upon the fear and madness of crowds, an unhinged Henriksen sets forth a nice assortment of tortures, including the title pendulum blade. Jeffrey Combs is one of Henriksen's henchmen, and Rona De Ricci plays an accused witch. The castle sets are interesting, and the acting acceptable, but that's about it for positives. Negatives would include a story that is totally unbelievable, with a mild mannered baker transforming into a super hero, the inclusion of completely inappropriate and weak humor, plus a story that really is nothing more than an excuse to get Rona De Ricci naked, or burn another witch. - MERK