8/10
Japanese Women in Prison flick that's quite interesting
3 September 2004
Scorpion, part I (1998) is an loose remake of the original sleazy W.I.P. series that's based upon a popular manga. Despite the low budget values and the cheesy dialog, this movie is designed to be entertaining and it is. A woman is searching the persons responsible for kidnapping her younger sister. Ever since her disappearance, she's kept it in the back of her mind. Her past comes back to haunt her one day when a patient is admitted into the hospital where she just happens to work. The patient brags to her that he was involved in her sister's kidnapping and tells her there's nothing she could do about it. She snaps and takes care of his loud mouth. For her crimes she's sent to a women's prison. Whilst inside she's violent abused by her fellow inmates and is constantly hit on by the bi-sexual warden. However she uncovers a shocking secret whilst in lock-up.

A good sleazy women in prison film filled with nudity, blood, gore and lesbian sex. You know the usual staples that you'll find in a good W.I.P. film. I enjoyed this movie and if you're into this genre you will to. Jesus Franco would be proud. Fun stuff, followed by Scorpion, part II. Beware of the one armed man!

Strongly recommended.
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