The Black Scorpion
Every horror you've seen on the screen grows pale beside the horror of...
Science FictionHorrorhelicoptermexicomonstervolcanogiant spidergiant insectelectrocutiondesertgiant wormscorpiongeologistvolcanic eruption
A 1950s creature-feature about giant scorpions unleashed by volcanic upheaval, blending B-movie monster spectacle with disaster-film stakes and period sci-fi sensibilities.
Volcanic activity frees giant scorpions from the earth who wreak havoc in the rural countryside and eventually threaten Mexico City.
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Richard Denning
Hank Scott
Mara Corday
Teresa Alvarez
Carlos Rivas
Artur Ramos
Mario Navarro
Juanito
Carlos Múzquiz
Dr. Velazco
Pascual García Peña
José de la Cruz
Fanny Schiller
Florentina
Arturo Martínez
Major Cosio
Pedro Galván
Father Delgado
José Chávez
Train conductor (uncredited)
Manuel Sánchez Navarro
Victor Steven (uncredited)
Roberto Contreras
Chumacho (uncredited)
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