The Web of Death (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 6.2

The Web of Death poster

Released in 1976, The Web of Death is an action and drama film directed by Chor Yuen, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. Lo Lieh is the ringleader of the Snake Sect, intent on reviving a deadly faction known as the "Five Poison Web." In order to do so, he has an affair with the sexy ringleader of the Scorpion Sect, Angela Yu Chien. However, there is also the Centipede Sect to contend with, as well as other assorted martial artists, among them played by Shaw Brothers talents Yueh Hua, Ching Li, and Lily Li.

Who’s in it. The Web of Death stars Elliot Ngok Wah as Fei Ying Xiang, Lo Lieh as Liu Shen, Ching Li as Hong Susu and Wang Hsieh as 5 Venom Clan chief, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Web of Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Web of Death page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Web of Death tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Web of Death (1976)?
In US, The Web of Death is available to stream on Eternal Family and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Web of Death worth watching?
The Web of Death holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Web of Death?
The Web of Death stars Elliot Ngok Wah, Lo Lieh, Ching Li, Wang Hsieh and Angela Yu Chien.
When was The Web of Death released?
The Web of Death was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.