| Early on in The Web Of Death, we get a clear look and indication of the special effects limitations that is going to make or break this Chor Yuen directed Wuxia piece. The sought after weapon in the martial arts world for this one is the Five Venoms Spider and the effects guys are certainly pushing it as far as they can. This beginning appearance and its subsequent manifestation during the finale could disrupt the straight mood the filmmakers are going with, for certain viewers but I've learned to love the charm of SFX limitations in Hong Kong movies so I'm not easily bothered. Especially not since this is yet another very fetching Chor Yuen work visually.
The various trickery and weaponry are wonderfully showcased on the intricate sets, captured like very few directors at Shaw's could. It's not another Killer Clans or The Magic Blade but The Web Of Death, with only a fairly complicated plot by scriptwriter I Kuang's standards, is still memorable. With Yueh Hua, Ching Li, Ku Feng Lo Lieh. Lily Li and Norman Tsui logs smaller roles. |
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