In 1976, the Shaw Brothers made a true crime series films "The Criminal 1", took in HK$838,067, ranking in at 33rd in the 1976 Hong Kong box office year. Following its success, the Shaw Brothers made "The Criminal 2"."The Criminal 1" included three true stories: "The Human Torsos", "The Stuntmen," and "Valley of the Hanged"; each story was filmed by a different director. Valley of the Hanged tells the story of a triple murder in Hong Kong, as well as a story about an unfaithful wife humiliating her husband. The Shaw Brothers' films attracted audiences with bizarre true stories featuring erotic and violent scenes. Their films also portrayed the ordinary aspects of Hong Kongers' lives, such as playing mahjong, a popular form of gambling.