Science Fiction ·Horror · United States of America · 1957 · 1h 28m

The Black Scorpion

The Black Scorpion poster
Director
Edward Ludwig
Cast
Richard Denning as Hank Scott Mara Corday as Teresa Alvarez Carlos Rivas as Artur Ramos Mario Navarro as Juanito Carlos Múzquiz as Dr. Velazco Pascual García Peña as José de la Cruz
Crew
Lionel Lindon — Director of Photography Paul Sawtell — Original Music Composer David Duncan — Screenplay Robert Blees — Screenplay Paul Yawitz — Story Jack Dietz — Producer
Tagline

Every horror you've seen on the screen grows pale beside the horror of...

Synopsis

Volcanic activity frees giant scorpions from the earth who wreak havoc in the rural countryside and eventually threaten Mexico City.

Trailer The Black Scorpion — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
helicoptermexicomonstervolcanogiant spidergiant insectelectrocutiondesertgiant wormscorpiongeologistvolcanic eruption
Key Collaborators
Edward Ludwig Director Lionel Lindon Director of Photography Paul Sawtell Original Music Composer David Duncan Screenplay Robert Blees Screenplay Paul Yawitz Story Jack Dietz Producer Frank Melford Producer
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