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Black Scorpion II: Aftershock

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When I saw that there was a movie called Black Scorpion 2 I knew that I would have to watch it right away as my wife and I had so enjoyed the first movie.

Joan Severance returns as Darcy Walker, policewoman by day and crime fighter by night. Although her partner has been recast, almost all of the faces from the first movie have returned, including Garret Morris as Argyle.

The film opens with Darcy tracking down the Gangster Prankster (sort of a cross between the Joker and Two-Face) and then busting him as Black Scorpion. Meanwhile a woman scientist has come up with a way to neutralize earthquakes and aftershocks. Unfortunately the Mayor enjoys the federal relief funds that quakes bring in so he sabotages her machine. The result is that it amplifies the quake and the scientist takes on the identity of Aftershock. It is up to Black Scorpion to make the streets safe again.

While not quite up to the level of the first film (the fight scenes are almost comical) it was still a fun film and I would recommend it to anyone who has seen the first Black Scorpion film. I definitely recommend these films to those who like the comic book film genre, although this is not intended for kids (ther is nudity and violence).

As a Black Scorpion I think this a fun sequel that has everything I like about the Black Scorpion Tv series (which is available on DVD in an impressive collection): a strong and intelligent heroine, weird but wonderful bad guys, and lots of B-movie/comic strip action. Good fun!

Black Scorpion II is a great B movie comic book. Joan Severance is beautiful and wears bondage gear and is just so alluring. If you grew up on cheesy comic books and are in touch with your 'inner 13 year old' how can ya not love this? Lots of fun!

I love this movie! Black Scorpion battles the earth quake causing Aftershock! It's a cheesy comic book romp with Joan Severance in bondage gear so how can ya beat that! Yes Ms Severance does keep her clothes on (so do the women on the tv show, but they are hot too), but she's beautiful and sexy and looks great especially when being seductive and smokin that cigar! Who knew cigars were soo sexy?! Also for those lookin for more cheese cake don't forget Giggles who does appear topless and speaking of cheese there is also plenty of other fun stuff in this one like the Gangster Prankster who is one of the coolest cheesy villains ever and a great documentary about the tv series hosted by Adam West! This a lot of fun and if you like this sort of thing you'll love the box set of the series which continues the storyline of the two films and brings back Breathtaker, Aftershock, and the Gangster Prankster for more campy chaos!

Some say these type of movies are "bad" and sure they won't win an Oscar, but the Black Scorpion sure will entertain. The Black Scorpion is every cool superhero cliche wrapped up in one beautiful package. Um..Make that TWO beautiful packages. Joan Severance and Michelle Lintel have both played the role. Severance played the Scorpion in the original Black Scorpion movie, and in this sequel, and Lintel took over for the tv show. Who's better? Who cares! I like em both. A LOT! How could any red blooded male decide when you can enjoy em both over and over thanks to Roger Corman and DVD technology? Enjoy!

Don't expect a serious movie, but turn off your brain and enjoy the wonders of this flick. Sexy, silly, and worth your time if you love B-movies. I've got to give it five stars for fun.

The Black Scorpion movies and series are very funny and sexy and they aren't to be taken seriously, but are great escapism. The villans from this one return for the series which is now available on DVD and had Adam West and Frank Gorshin too! Watch these DVDs and enjoy the explosions, the beautiful women and laugh your butt off!

I'm a sucker for many superhero films, and by buying them, I've been burned by horrible plots, cheap effects, and wooden acting. While Black Scorpion II isn't at the top of the genre, it really isn't in the "Batman & Robin bad" category.
Joan Severance gives a decent, if soap opera-y, performance as the lead, nicely balancing the broader performances by the police squad and villians with her understated acting. I really liked the look of the film, too. Superheroes don't look natural in broad daylight as if the sun makes the costumes even more garish than usual, so the film's use of night scenes plays well.
The dvd does have a "making of the series" extra hosted by Adam West that talks about the short lived television show. The only problem I had with it is that I liked the TV actress better than Joan, and would have preferred to see her in the movie!
If you want sensible plots, strong acting, and good special effects, go elsewhere. Really. But if you like campiness and slick costumes, knock yourself out.

This movie comes with a set of poor actors, and very quick scripts and scenes that makes it hard to understand the real problem that Black Scorpion is confronting (Saving the city from an Earthquake.) It's a bad movie but I have seen movies that are worst than this. Joan looks very nice in BS clothing. I guess I can watch it again if a friend hasn't seen it. Joan is worth it.

This is perhaps the worst movie ever made. While Joan Severance is the most beautiful actress in the world even her looks didn't salvage this terrible movie. If they had shown some of her body they might have offered some redemption just from the sex appeal effect alone, but they didn't and there was no salvation. I couldn't recommend this to anyone.