#1 Centipede (Lu Feng), #2 Snake (Wei Pai), #3 Scorpion (Sun Chien), #4 Lizard (Kuo Chui), #5 Toad (Lo Mang), #6 Chiang Sheng, the teacher's last student.
The Venom Mob became one of the most recognizable groups of performers in Shaw Brothers kung fu cinema. Their work brought together martial arts, acrobatics, Peking Opera training, and carefully staged fight choreography, giving their films a distinctive style that remains closely associated with classic Hong Kong action cinema.
Several members had known each other from their early training years, which helped create the chemistry seen in their ensemble performances. Rather than relying on one central fighter, Venom Mob films could feature several performers with different physical abilities, fighting techniques, and personalities.
The Venom Mob at Shaw Brothers
The group became widely known through films such as Five Deadly Venoms and went on to appear in productions including Crippled Avengers, Kid with the Golden Arm, Flag of Iron, Masked Avengers, and House of Traps. Their films often combined traditional kung fu, acrobatics, weapons, and fast-paced ensemble fight scenes.
Chiang Sheng and the Venom Mob
Chiang Sheng remained closely associated with the group until his death in 1991. His performances, along with those of Lu Feng, Wei Pai, Sun Chien, Kuo Chui, and Lo Mang, helped make the Venom Mob an important part of the Shaw Brothers martial arts catalog.
Venom Mob Movies on DVD
This collection features Venom Mob movies and Shaw Brothers kung fu films featuring the performers associated with the group. For collectors of classic kung fu DVDs and Hong Kong martial arts cinema, these films represent an important part of the studio's 1970s and 1980s catalog.
VENOM MOB & SHAW BROTHERS KUNG FU CLASSICS
