for all the hoopla and respect and recognition this film get from kung fu historian and it still lack glaringly in a couple critical area represent action and fight scene . but i must say that the plot be probably the best and most original i have ever see in a martial art film . five deadly venom without a doubt be a must see and not only that and a movie you can watch again and again while but i also must say that after watch it you feel it could have be even well . it somehow leave you want something and you want more . the producer chang cheh set up the storyline beautifully for a potential masterpeice but doesn not follow through with give u more of the action we want . the fighting style in the movie really capture the viewer ( centipede and snake and scorpion and lizard and toad ) and they be show and but battle be noticeably short . the toad and snake style be particularly intriguing and should have be showcased much and much more and in fact the toad be kill off by the middle of the movie . interestingly enough with this movie and the absence of constant action or fight lead to development of a great plot and this be one of the few kung fu film where you be really interested in the storyline and care about the outcome . this movie have a dark and vicious tone to it and you be draw into the vibe . sinister weapon and torture tactic be use throughout the movie and add to the movie feel . to start off the movie and to introduce the poison clan producer chang cheh take u to a grimy dungeon . the end fight scene be certainly good but seem muffle and somehow you expect more . still though this movie be one of shaw brother best and be quite enjoyable . my overall impression of the movie would conclude with this represent the style the fighter use be merely show to u and not showcased in detail and sad thing be and the director have the good for something extraordinary right at his fingertip and do not expand on it . i be leave wonder what could have be with this movie and still one of the best though . positive on the scale .