Female Prisoner Scorpion: Grudge Song/Comments

• The final film in the original Sasori series was directed by Yasuharu Hasebe, best known for his work at Nikkatsu. His installment would be best considered an individual movie and notso much of a continuation of the series. Except from the ending, there are no familiar themes or elements, nor are there shiny visuals. Instead, Hasebe delivers an impressive crime drama circulating around characters abandoned by the society. The soundtrack is excellent and the scenes between Kaji and Masakazu Tamura are often haunting. The muted visual look is highly impressive, even if it may disappoint some of the fans. --Hung Fist