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The Black Scorpion

The Black Scorpion

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

19575.21h 28m

Overview

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

Directed by Edward Ludwig
Written by Paul Yawitz, David Duncan, Robert Blees
Produced by Frank Melford, Jack Dietz
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Top Cast

Richard Denning

Richard Denning

Hank Scott

Mara Corday

Mara Corday

Teresa Alvarez

Carlos Rivas

Carlos Rivas

Artur Ramos

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Mario Navarro

Juanito

Carlos Múzquiz

Carlos Múzquiz

Dr. Velazco

Pascual García Peña

Pascual García Peña

José de la Cruz

Fanny Schiller

Fanny Schiller

Florentina

Arturo Martínez

Arturo Martínez

Major Cosio

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Pedro Galván

Father Delgado

José Chávez

José Chávez

Train conductor (uncredited)

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Themes & Keywords

helicoptermexicomonstervolcanogiant spidergiant insectelectrocutiondesertgiant wormscorpiongeologistvolcanic eruptioncrater

About The Black Scorpion

The Black Scorpion is a science fiction, horror film released in 1957 exploring themes of helicopter, mexico, monster, volcano, giant spider, giant insect. Directed by Edward Ludwig, it stars Richard Denning, Mara Corday, Carlos Rivas. Volcanic activity frees giant scorpions from the earth who wreak havoc in the rural countryside and eventually threaten Mexico City.

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