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Convict Scorpion Redux

By Jon Condit
February 27th, 2007

If you haven't seen the Female Convict Scorpion films, well, then you haven't really lived. In particular, the first installment in the Toei-produced series stands as the undisputed king (or queen) of 70's grindhouse cinema.

Twitch Film has just informed us that a remake of the original Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion is under way with a multi-national cast. Taking over the historic role of Matsu (made famous by cult icon Meiko Kaji) is Gamera 2 star Mizuno Miki.

The original tells the story of a young women who is set up by her crooked detective boyfriend and sent to a sadistic women's prison where she inflicts her desire for vengeance on the entire populace. Little is known about the new version, but one thing is certain: It has some mighty big shoes to fill. Keep it here for the latest!

- Andrew Kasch

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