The read
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Volcanic activity frees giant scorpions from the earth who wreak havoc in the rural countryside and eventually threaten Mexico City.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do.
67 audience votes
Key crew
- David DuncanScreenplay
- Robert BleesScreenplay
- Edward LudwigDirector
- Paul SawtellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Richard DenningHank Scott
- Mara CordayTeresa Alvarez
- Carlos RivasArtur Ramos
- Mario NavarroJuanito
- Carlos MúzquizDr. Velazco
- Pascual García PeñaJosé de la Cruz
- Fanny SchillerFlorentina
- Arturo MartínezMajor Cosio
- Pedro GalvánFather Delgado
- José ChávezTrain conductor (uncredited)
- Manuel Sánchez NavarroVictor Steven (uncredited)
- Roberto ContrerasChumacho (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
helicoptermexicomonstervolcanogiant spidergiant insectelectrocutiondesertgiant wormscorpiongeologistvolcanic eruption