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Night of the Scorpion

1972·Movie
1h 31min
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0
IMDb5.0

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

The mind, mystery, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

This Spanish-Italian co-production tells the story of a man who feels deep guilt for the death of his wife: he, an alcoholic, is convinced that he accidentally caused her fatal fall in their house while he was drunk. He finds a new wife, but he is unable to cope with his first wife's death. Furthermore, the maid and his sister do not accept the new woman in the household. After a while, bodies begin turn up ... and the grave of the man's first wife is empty!
Gothic HorrorPsychological ThrillerSupernatural MysteryGuilt and ObsessionFamily SecretsSlow BurnCreepy AtmosphereSpanish Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Alfonso Balcázar
Written by:
Giovanni Simonelli, José Ramón Larraz, Alfonso Balcázar
Produced by:
Antonio Liza
Composed by:
Piero Piccioni

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Night of the Scorpion legally?

FawesomeCineverseMidnight Pulp

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Is Night of the Scorpion worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Night of the Scorpion rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Night of the Scorpion?

1 h 31 min

Night of the Scorpion runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is Night of the Scorpion in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Spain, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Night of the Scorpion?

3CAITUS

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