{"product_id":"house-of-traps","title":"House of Traps A.K.A. Chong Xiao Lou • 沖霄樓 (1982)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Traps\u003c\/strong\u003e (1982), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eChong Xiao Lou\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a Shaw Brothers martial arts film directed by \u003cstrong\u003eChang Cheh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Inspired by episodes from the classic Chinese novel \u003cem\u003eThe Seven Heroes and Five Gallants\u003c\/em\u003e, the film stars \u003cstrong\u003eChin Siu-Ho\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLung Tien-Hsiang\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePhillip Kwok Chun-Fung\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChiang Sheng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSun Chien\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eRicky Cheng Tien-Chi\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combining suspense, ingenious mechanical traps, and fast-paced martial arts choreography, it remains one of the most distinctive productions released during the final years of Shaw Brothers Studio. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who appreciate authentic Hong Kong martial arts cinema on physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA notorious outlaw takes refuge inside the legendary Chong Xiao Tower, a heavily fortified stronghold designed with hidden passageways, collapsing floors, concealed weapons, and elaborate mechanical traps capable of killing even the most skilled fighters. Determined to end his reign of terror, a group of martial artists enters the fortress knowing that every room may become a deadly battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat begins as a mission to capture a wanted criminal quickly becomes a desperate fight for survival. As companions fall victim to increasingly dangerous traps, the remaining heroes must rely on courage, quick thinking, and absolute trust in one another if they hope to escape the tower alive and bring their enemy to justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional kung fu films that focus primarily on one-on-one combat, \u003cem\u003eHouse of Traps\u003c\/em\u003e blends martial arts with suspense as the heroes battle both human opponents and an endless series of ingenious mechanical hazards. Chang Cheh balances swordplay, acrobatics, and teamwork with trap-filled set pieces that keep the action unpredictable from beginning to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHouse of Traps\u003c\/em\u003e is best remembered as the final film to feature the classic Venom Mob ensemble under Chang Cheh's direction. Phillip Kwok, Chiang Sheng, Sun Chien, and their longtime collaborators deliver the athletic performances that made the group famous, while the film's unusual emphasis on elaborate death traps gives it a style unlike any other Shaw Brothers production. Its place at the close of the Venom Mob era makes it an essential title for serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1982, \u003cem\u003eHouse of Traps\u003c\/em\u003e marked the end of an important chapter in Hong Kong martial arts cinema. It was the last Chang Cheh film to unite the core members of the original Venom Mob, whose collaborations helped define Shaw Brothers action films during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Today, the movie is valued not only for its inventive action sequences but also for its significance in the history of one of martial arts cinema's most celebrated ensembles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Traps\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChong Xiao Lou\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate romanized title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e沖霄樓\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e冲霄楼\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChōng Xiāo Lóu\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCung Siu Lau\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Cheh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run Run Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Seven Heroes and Five Gallants\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Director:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lu Feng, Chiang Sheng, Phillip Kwok, Sun Chien\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinematography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsao Hui-Chi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiang Hsing-Lung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chin Siu-Ho, Lung Tien-Hsiang, Phillip Kwok Chun-Fung, Chiang Sheng, Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi, Sun Chien\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarin (1.0 Mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, Traditional Chinese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eContinue Your Kung Fu Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/kung-fu-movies\"\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/shaw-brothers-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eShaw Brothers Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/venom-mob-movies\"\u003eVenom Mob Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7743543377971,"sku":"000030","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/HouseofTrapsBox1_2bce620d-9adb-4814-8eef-30aca0551123.jpg?v=1778042251","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/house-of-traps","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}