Plot: After a year in solitary confinement, the wardens ease up on Matsu. They let her back with the other inmates, which is a grave mistake. The first chance she gets, she escapes with six other prisoners. The guards are furious and chase after them, but Matsu isn't planning on going back to prison.
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September 12, 2025
I once watched a remake I quite liked, but never took the effort to watch the originals. Shame on me, I guess, because this was quite the experience. I probably should've started with the first one, but this isn't what you call complex entertainment. If you like your violence stylized and gritty, you're in the right place.
The cinematography and use of color are downright impressive. The performances are also solid, but Meiko Kaji's performance is by far the most captivating. This is exploitation cinema, so don't expect any rosy, light-hearted narratives, but it's not just plain, cheap entertainment either. I'm interested in watching the rest of the series now.