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Black Scorpion (The) (1957)
Don't be ashamed to scream - it helps to relieve the tension.Director: Edward Ludwig
Year of Copyright: 1957
Year of Production: 1956
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:"Stop Motion Masters" 2003 interview with Ray Harryhausen (3:18)
1956 Dinosaur Footage from "The Animal World" (with 2003 introduction by Ray Harryhausen) (11:34)
"Las Vegas Monster & the Beetlemen" 1958/60 test footage (4:39)
Theatrical Trailer (2:08)
Coming Attractions ... Other Willis H. O'Brien / Ray Harryhausen Creature Favourites:
- The Beast from 20000 Fathoms (2:33)
- The Black Scorpion (2:08)
- The Valley of Gwangi (2:41)
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Subtitles:English, French, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:A burn on demand DVD-R.
Initially only available online through the Warner Archive MOD service. Latterly available through Amazon and other online retailers. -
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Extras:"Stop Motion Masters" 2003 interview with Ray Harryhausen (3:18)
1956 Dinosaur Footage from "The Animal World" (with 2003 introduction by Ray Harryhausen) (11:34)
"Las Vegas Monster & the Beetlemen" 1958/60 test footage (4:39)
Theatrical Trailer (2:08)
Coming Attractions ... Other Willis H. O'Brien / Ray Harryhausen Creature Favourites:
- The Beast from 20000 Fathoms (2:33)
- The Black Scorpion (2:08)
- The Valley of Gwangi (2:41)
- Clash of the Titans (1:48) -
Subtitles:English, French, Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Snapper Case
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Notes:An open matte presentation.
Replaced by the 2014 Warner Archive release and Amazon IDs for both releases are identical. Even the barcode off the 2003 release brings up the 2014 Archive Collection. -
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Extras:2012 Introduction by Italian film director Luigi Cozzi (2:36)
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Subtitles:Italian
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:8017229461224
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Notes:The back sleeve mentions a theatrical trailer which is not present.
DVD Title: Lo Scorpione Nero -
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OVERALL: Draw
The Warner's releases have extras, but the 2014 Archive release, although matted widescreen isn't a proper, pressed DVD. The older 2003 release has exactly the same extras as the 2014, but has the film open matte.
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CUTS:
- R0 America- Warner Home Video - No cuts (87:47 NTSC)
- R1 America- Warner Home Video - No cuts (87:47 NTSC)
- R2 Italy- Sinister Film - No cuts (84:16 PAL)
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 22/02/05
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 31/05/23UPDATE LOG:
22/02/05: Initial entry.
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20/12/14: Addition of the Archive release.
05/01/14: Addition of the R2 Italian release and running times added to extras and film on US discs.
01/07/21: Dates.
31/05/23: Tagline.
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