The fate of those being thrown into the pit is to be slowly digested over a period of a thousand years. At first glance, this would seem to be one of Jedi’s silly ideas (isn’t funny how long the torment lasts?), something that is very much in line with the “comical” torture of the Gonk droid, and the cartoon screeches of those falling into the pit.
Can’t agree with that at all. I always found it to be intimidating, unlike the comical torture.
However, isn’t also conceivable that a creature like Sarlacc is Force sensitive, and is able to extend the lifetime of its victims?
It digests you for a thousand years. Not keeps you alive that long.
But, the fun is that it can be anything you want it to be.