The Black Scorpion (1957)
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37% of users liked it
(1,186 ratings)
Filmed in Mexico, The Black Scorpion was the last theatrical feature to bear the imprimatur of special-effects maven Willis O'Brien. Allegedly an outgrowth of a ten-minute "test" film, the story is set in motion by a volcanic eruption which releases dozens of giant scorpions from a… More Filmed in Mexico, The Black Scorpion was the last theatrical feature to bear the imprimatur of special-effects maven Willis O'Brien. Allegedly an outgrowth of a ten-minute "test" film, the story is set in motion by a volcanic eruption which releases dozens of giant scorpions from a cave. American geologist Richard Denning and his cohorts try to drive the scorpions back into their lair, but the huge arachnids are soon at large in civilization, munching on innocent bystanders as they go their merry way. The authorities are able to destroy all but one scorpion, who unfortunately is the nastiest of the bunch. The climax takes place in a Mexico City bullring, where the scorpion does battle with a fleet of military helicopters. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Edward Ludwig
- Written By
- David Duncan
- Genres
- Horror, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Oct 11, 1957 Wide
- Studio
- WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES
Critic Reviews
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Mark Bourne, DVDJournal.com
...a drive-in programmer that's run-of-the-mill even by period B-flick standards.
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Mark Bourne, DVDJournal.com
Warner Brothers understands that a good DVD edition of a goofy cataloguer like The Black Scorpion can be an item worth our attention if it delivers two things...
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
This is a staid, low-budget, B-film sci-fi'er about giant scorpions that come out of a volcano in a remote part of Mexico ...
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Cast
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Richard Denning
as Hank Scott
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Mara Corday
as Teresa
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Carlos Rivas
as Arturo Ramos
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Mario Navarro
as Juanito
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Carlos Muzquiz
as Dr. Velasco
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Pascual Garcia Pena
as Jose de la Cruz
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Fanny Schiller
as Florentina
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Pedro Galvan
as Father Delgado
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Arturo Martinez Sr.
as Major Cosio
- Arturo Martínez
