The films of the Female
Prisoner Scorpion Collection have been exclusively restored in 2K
resolution for this release by Arrow Films
and are presented in their original theatrical aspect
ratio of 2.35:1 with mono sound.
A set of low-contrast 35mm prints struck from
the original 35mm film elements were supplied by Toei Company, Ltd. These prints were
scanned in 2K resolution on a pin-registered 4K Northlight Scanner. Picture grading was
completed on a DaVinci Resolve and thousands of instances of dirt, debris and light scratches
were removed using PFClean software. Overall image stability and instances of density
fluctuation were was also improved. All restoration work was completed at Pinewood Studios.
The images on all four Female
Prisoner Scorpion films
favor a noticeably cyan/blue look
throughout. This look was inherent in the
film materials supplied and relates to how these lab materials were created, as well as how the
original elements have faded over time. With these restorations, we have aimed to present the
films as close to their intended original style and appearance as possible.
The original mono soundtracks were
transferred from the original 35mm optical sound
negatives and were conformed and restored at
Pinewood Studios.
Restoration supervised by James White, Arrow
Films
Materials made available by Toei Company,
Ltd: Daichi Yashiki
Additional reference materials supplied by
Eureka Video: Kevin Lambert
Restoration services by Pinewood Studios:
Color grading: Carl Thompson, Michael Davis
Restoration technicians: Lucie Hancock, Rob
Langridge, Jake Chapman
Audio conform & restoration: Jason
Stevens
Conform & deliverables: Leigh Reid
Restoration Department Management: Jon Mann,
Philip Lee
