Black Scorpion II: Aftershock (1997)

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Roger Corman Presents 'Black Scorpion II: Aftershock'
Roger Corman Presents Black Scorpion II: Aftershock

Tagline(s):

Seductive and Beautiful. But Lethal.

Nomination Year: 1998

SYNOPSIS:

A new super-criminal is on the scene: Gangster Prankster. The Black Scorpion comes out of "retirement" (i.e., police work) to fight him, but he teams up with a villainous scientist (Aftershock) who has a machine capable of generating an earthquake big enough to swallow Angel City whole. And someone has stolen the Scorpionmobile -- what else could possibly go wrong?

This movie.

Kevin Hogan

Smithee Award Nominations

Deus Ex Machina
Today's Overly Convenient Earthquake Is Scheduled for 4:45pm... Black Scorpion is about to be unmasked by the Gangster Prankster and his band...But then an earthquake hits at a very opportune time.

Worst Science

I've Got a Radiation Headache This Big

Apparently, in the Black Scorpion universe (unlike the MCU), vibranium is a near-worthless radioactive metal. All it does is give you a headache and make noise.

Wait, whut?

Inane Dialogue

Threat or Prank?

"Two to one it's just a prank."

*BOOM!*

"You lose!"

Directors

Director	Claim to Fame
Jonathan Winfrey	Directed, uh, Christmas Icetastrophe (yep, that's the title), produced Future Kick, and directed Cousin Skeeter and The Marine.

Cast

Actor	Character	Claim to Fame
Joan Severance	Darcy Walker/Black Scorpion	A successful international model, she went into acting... Uh. Was Eve in See No Evil, Hear No Evil; Rachel Varney in Bird on a Wire; and Marla in The Runestone. As well as the TITular Black Scorpion...
Whip Hubley	Rick	Square-jawed he-man type, often plays detectives. Was Hollywood in Top Gun; Tom Hampton on "Flipper" (the one in the '90s); John Carey in Species; and Sgt. Baker in Executive Decision.
Sherrie Rose	Prof. Ursula Undershaft/Aftershock	Blonde bombshell who was Marylin in Devil in the Flesh, Bethany in Inside Out, and Jane in Me and Will.
Stoney Jackson	Luther/Gangster Prankster	Jesse Mitchell on "The White Shadow"; Paul Whitney on "Santa Barbara"; Travis Filmore on "227." Had an uncredited performance in Michael Jackson's "Beat It" video.
Garrett Morris	Argyle	Whether it's his five-year stint on "SNL," or playing "Chocolate Chip Charlie" in The Stuff, or Earl on "2 Broke Girls," you've seen his energetic, comedic character portrayals.
Linda Hoffman	Jane	Brooke in The Dentist flicks; Livia in Face/Off.
David Harris	Heckler	Was Cochise in The Warriors; had a recurring role (10 episodes over 8 years) on "NYPD Blue."
Scott Valentine	Dick	Nick Moore on "Family Ties," weirdly spawning his character in The Art of Being Nick; Steve Rafferty on the "Black Scorpion" later properties; Jacob in To Sleep with a Vampire.
Terri J. Vaughn	Tender Lovin'	Lovita on "The Steve Harvey Show"; Jonelle on "All of Us"; China in Friday; and Keisha in deep breath Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.
Stephen Lee	Captain Strickland	Big man who plays little parts on TV and movies. Sgt. Schnieder in WarGames; Dwight in Burlesque; and the Big Bopper in La Bamba. Played "Tom Arnold" in the TV biopic Tom & Rosanne.
Rick Rossovich	Construction Worker	Matt in The Terminator; Slider in Top Gun; Leary in Navy Seals. And Lt. Anthony Palermo on "Pacific Blue."
Jonathan Winfrey	Cop	Tends to give himself roles like "Cop," "Bar Patron," "Policeman" in movies that he directs. This is no exception.


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