Joshuu sasori: Kemono-beya (Female Prisoner Scorpion: Beast Stable) (1973)

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Following her successful prison break at the end of Joshu Sasori Dai 41 Zakkyobou, Scorpion (Meiko Kaji) begins this third episode in the series hiding in a brothel. Her prostitute friend tries to keep her identity secret, but the brothel's madam discovers that Scorpion is the ex-girlfriend of the… More Following her successful prison break at the end of Joshu Sasori Dai 41 Zakkyobou, Scorpion (Meiko Kaji) begins this third episode in the series hiding in a brothel. Her prostitute friend tries to keep her identity secret, but the brothel's madam discovers that Scorpion is the ex-girlfriend of the vice officer who killed her lover. Torture follows, as the madam's lover was a member of the Yakuza, and his thuggish cohorts frame Scorpion and get her re-arrested. This was the final film in the series for director Shunya Ito, but Kaji returned one more time in Joshu Sasori 701-go Urami Bushi (1973). ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 27 min.
Directed By: Shunya Ito
Written By: Hiro Matsuda, Tooru Shinohara
Genres: Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Jul 29, 1973 Wide
On DVD: May 23, 2006

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Anton Bitel, Film International
Matsushima may spend most, even all, of her time on the outside, but here the whole world has been converted into a penitentiary, and any escape is either short-lived or illusory.

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Anthony L

The third film in the series has moved on somewhat from the themes of the first two, Ito now moves towards prostitution as a theme of real imprisonment rather than physically being in a prison. I can't say I like it as much as the other films story-wise but visually, it is a… More
The third film in the series has moved on somewhat from the themes of the first two, Ito now moves towards prostitution as a theme of real imprisonment rather than physically being in a prison. I can't say I like it as much as the other films story-wise but visually, it is a superior film. One scene in particular where lit matches are dropped down a well is very memorable in its beauty. Don't let the visuals fool you though, rape, prostitution, incest and dismemberment are all explored here in the most debauched way possible. A must for exploitation fans.