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The Pit

"Jamie wouldn't kill anyoneโ€ฆ unless Teddy told him to!"

October 23, 1981 1h 37m 5.7/10 (98 votes)

Originally released in 1981. The Pit is a horror/mystery film. directed by Lew Lehman.

Starring Sammy Snyders, Jeannie Elias, and Sonja Smits

Synopsis

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!

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 23, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
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User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (98 votes)
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Budget $1M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,000,000

Production Companies

  • Amulet Pictures

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pit about?

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 wea...

Who directed The Pit?

The Pit was directed by Lew Lehman.

How long is The Pit?

The Pit has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was The Pit released?

The Pit was released on October 23, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Pit?

The main cast of The Pit includes Sammy Snyders, Jeannie Elias, Sonja Smits, Laura Press, Laura Hollingsworth.