The horror/science fiction film The Black Scorpion was released in theaters, featuring giant prehistoric scorpions attacking Mexico City.
Principal photography for The Black Scorpion took place, utilizing Technicolor and special effects by Willis H. O'Brien.
Intense volcanic eruptions in Mexico cause prehistoric scorpions to awaken beneath the earth.
A giant black scorpion emerges from the volcano and attacks local villagers, killing several people.
A team of scientists, including Dr. Hank Scott and Dr. Van Bell, arrive to study the volcanic activity and strange reports of giant scorpions.
The scientists and Mexican military collaborate to capture one of the giant scorpions alive for study.
Multiple giant scorpions break out from the volcanic caverns attacking towns like Acapulco, causing widespread destruction.
Using the captured scorpion for study, the scientists formulate a plan to kill the creatures with explosives at the volcano.
The giant scorpions converge near the volcanic mouth where the scientists and army set up explosives; after a fierce battle, the creatures are destroyed.
