Black Scorpion

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

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

DVD FEATURES:

• Region: 1
• Number of Discs: 1
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 (Pre-1954 Standard)
• Audio: Dolby Digital Mono
• Screen: Black and White
• Subtitle: English, French, Spanish
• Features:
  • • Stop-motion masters with animator Ray Harryhausen
    • Test footage of the Las Vegas monster and beetlemen
    • Harryhausen-animated dinosaur sequence from Irwin Allen's "The Animal World"
    • Monsters trailer gallery featuring this film, The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms, Clash of the Titans, and The Valley of Gwangi
    • English, French, and Spanish subtitles

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Director:

  Edward Ludwig

• Producer:

  Jack Dietz, Frank Melford

• Screenwriter:

  Robert Blees, David Duncan, Paul Sawtell

• Screen Story:

  Paul Yawitz

• Cinematographer:

  Lionel Lindon

• Composer (Music Score):

  Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter

• Editor:

  Richard Van Enger

• Art Director:

  Edward FitzGerald

• Special Effects:

  Willis O'Brien