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Black Scorpion

1995Movie1 h 32 minR

44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes–33%

A nostalgic, violent action movie about crime.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for big ideas, tears or warmth.

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Story

Justice has a nasty sting.

Darcy is a cop who is also a supehero named Black Scorpion at night who kicks and beats evildoers to a pulp. She soon catches wind of an asthmatic mad scientist who plans on tainting the city's air supply with a toxin. Only Darcy in her superhero garb can stop him with the assistance of a petty thief named Argyle.

Feels like

  • Retro Superhero Noir
  • Stunt-Heavy Action
  • Campy 90s Aesthetic
  • Costumed Vigilante Drama
  • Nostalgic Cult Classic
  • Mid-Budget Sci-Fi Crime
  • Physical Comedy Elements
  • Synthwave Atmosphere
  • Unpretentious Entertainment

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Jonathan Winfrey
Written by
Craig J. Nevius
Produced by
Mike Elliott
Music by
Kevin Kiner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 22, 1995 · 1 h 32 min · R

Released
August 22, 1995
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Ironic Name, Mad Scientist, The Cowl +9

  • Ironic Name
  • Mad Scientist
  • The Cowl
  • Hero with Bad Publicity
  • Special Guest
  • Karmic Death
  • Create Your Own Villain
  • Two-Faced
  • The Scapegoat
  • Suicidal Lemmings
  • Dark Lord on Life Support
  • Thou Shalt Not Kill

12 of 93 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Black Scorpion?"

Questions about Black Scorpion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Scorpion?

It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Black Scorpion worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 4.6).

Can I half-watch Black Scorpion?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Black Scorpion use?

Ironic NameMad ScientistThe CowlHero with Bad PublicitySpecial GuestKarmic DeathCreate Your Own VillainTwo-FacedThe ScapegoatSuicidal LemmingsDark Lord on Life SupportThou Shalt Not Killand 81 more

TV Tropes lists 93 tropes for it, including Ironic Name, Mad Scientist, and The Cowl.