The Black Scorpion (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1957, The Black Scorpion is a horror and science fiction film directed by Edward Ludwig, running about 88 minutes. “Every horror you've seen on the screen grows pale beside the horror of” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Giant scorpions wreck havoc after being released due to volcanic activity.
Who’s in it. The Black Scorpion stars Richard Denning as Hank Scott, Mara Corday as Teresa Alvarez, Carlos Rivas as Artur Ramos and Mario Navarro as Juanito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Black Scorpion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Scorpion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Scorpion tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Scorpion (1957)?
- In US, The Black Scorpion is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Scorpion worth watching?
- The Black Scorpion holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Scorpion?
- The Black Scorpion stars Richard Denning, Mara Corday, Carlos Rivas, Mario Navarro and Carlos Múzquiz.
- When was The Black Scorpion released?
- The Black Scorpion was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.