---
title: "Black Scorpion"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/black-scorpion-1995"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 27010
imdb_id: "tt0112519"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 32
content_rating: "R"
---

# Black Scorpion (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/black-scorpion-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Black Scorpion is a 1995 action and science fiction movie released on August 22, 1995, with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes. The film follows Darcy, a police officer by day who transforms into the superhero Black Scorpion by night to fight evildoers, eventually facing an asthmatic mad scientist threatening to taint the city air supply with the assistance of a petty thief named Argyle. 

Rated R and classified under action and science fiction, the film centers on superhero crime-fighting and urban survival. Cultural significance and detailed critical reception are not noted in the provided text, but the movie delivers a focused narrative about a masked protagonist defending a city against biological threats.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A dual-identity cop battles an asthmatic mad scientist attempting to poison the city's air supply."

### Why Watch
- Features a dedicated cop who operates as a masked superhero after dark.
- Includes a high-stakes plot involving a mad scientist targeting the city's air supply.
- Showcases a team-up between the hero and a petty thief named Argyle.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided materials lack specific details regarding streaming availability, pacing breakdowns, and full cast lists.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone blends action and science fiction elements as a gritty cop fights evildoers, though specific pacing details are not provided.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #vigilante-justice, #masked-hero, #crime-fighting, #mad-scientist, #night-patrol, #city-crisis

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jonathan Winfrey
- **Networks / Studios**: Concorde-New Horizons, Showtime Networks

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joan Severance** as *Darcy Walker / Black Scorpion*
- **Bruce Abbott** as *Michael Russo*
- **Rick Rossovich** as *Lt. Stan Walker*
- **Stephen Lee** as *Captain Strickland*
- **Anita Hart** as *Scary Mary*
- **Ashley Peldon** as *Little Darcy*
- **Paula Trickey** as *Leslie Vance*
- **Rosine 'Ace' Hatem** as *Connie the Crusher*
- **Kimberley Roberts** as *Nurse*
- **Janelle Paradee** as *Babette*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Black Scorpion (1995)?
Streaming availability is not mentioned in the provided sources.

### Q: Is Black Scorpion (1995) worth watching?
It is worth watching if you want to see a nocturnal superhero and a petty thief stop a mad scientist from tainting the city's air supply.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
Black Scorpion (1995) is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes rather than an episodic television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Black Scorpion — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/27010)
- [Black Scorpion (TV Movie 1995) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112519/fullcredits/)
- [Black Scorpion (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Scorpion_(film))
- [Black Scorpion (1995) dvd movie cover - CineMaterial](https://www.cinematerial.com/movies/black-scorpion-i112519/p/c9npzqw0)
- [Black Scorpion Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/black-scorpion/1112073/credits/)

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