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The Lair of the White Worm

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
13K
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Amanda Donohoe in The Lair of the White Worm (1988)
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  • Comedy
  • Horror
When an archaeologist uncovers a strange skull in a foreign land, the residents of a nearby town begin to disappear, leading to further inexplicable occurrences.When an archaeologist uncovers a strange skull in a foreign land, the residents of a nearby town begin to disappear, leading to further inexplicable occurrences.When an archaeologist uncovers a strange skull in a foreign land, the residents of a nearby town begin to disappear, leading to further inexplicable occurrences.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
13K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ken Russell
  • Writers
    • Ken Russell(screenplay by)
    • Bram Stoker(adapted from the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Amanda Donohoe
    • Hugh Grant
    • Catherine Oxenberg
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ken Russell
  • Writers
    • Ken Russell(screenplay by)
    • Bram Stoker(adapted from the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Amanda Donohoe
    • Hugh Grant
    • Catherine Oxenberg
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 92User reviews
    • 100Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

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    The Lair Of The White Worm
    Trailer 1:38
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    Amanda Donohoe and Catherine Oxenberg in The Lair of the White Worm (1988)
    Hugh Grant, Peter Capaldi, and Sammi Davis in The Lair of the White Worm (1988)
    Amanda Donohoe in The Lair of the White Worm (1988)
    Hugh Grant in The Lair of the White Worm (1988)
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    Amanda Donohoe and Hugh Grant in The Lair of the White Worm (1988)
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    Amanda Donohoe
    Amanda Donohoe
    • Lady Sylvia Marshas Lady Sylvia Marsh
    Hugh Grant
    Hugh Grant
    • Lord James D'Amptonas Lord James D'Ampton
    Catherine Oxenberg
    Catherine Oxenberg
    • Eve Trentas Eve Trent
    Peter Capaldi
    Peter Capaldi
    • Angus Flintas Angus Flint
    Sammi Davis
    Sammi Davis
    • Mary Trentas Mary Trent
    Stratford Johns
    Stratford Johns
    • Petersas Peters
    Paul Brooke
    Paul Brooke
    • P.C. Ernyas P.C. Erny
    Imogen Claire
    • Dorothy Trentas Dorothy Trent
    Chris Pitt
    • Kevinas Kevin
    Gina McKee
    Gina McKee
    • Nurse Gladwellas Nurse Gladwell
    Christopher Gable
    Christopher Gable
    • Joe Trentas Joe Trent
    Lloyd Peters
    • Jesus Christas Jesus Christ
    Miranda Coe
    • Maidas Maid…
    Linzi Drew
    Linzi Drew
    • Maidas Maid…
    Caron Anne Kelly
    • Maidas Maid…
    Fiona O'Connor
    • Maidas Maid…
    Caroline Pope
    • Maidas Maid…
    Elisha Scott
    • Maidas Maid…
    • Director
      • Ken Russell
    • Writers
      • Ken Russell(screenplay by)
      • Bram Stoker(adapted from the novel by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The skull of the pagan god Dionin used in the movie was constructed by adding sculpted sections to a real cow skull. The original teeth were pulled and replaced with fabricated ones to simulate the serpent look. Two skulls were fabricated for various scenes in the movie.
    • Goofs
      (at around 11 mins) As Mary and Angus walk home through the grove after the party, Lady Sylvia's Jaguar passes them. Startled, Mary comments on the car and mentions its headlights being off, though they were clearly on in every shot of the car.

      Mary later states that the headlights were "hooded". Hoods were used in Britain during the Blitz.
    • Quotes

      Kevin: I'm not really into headbanging.

      Lady Sylvia Marsh: Are you into any kind of banging?

    • Connections
      Edited into Bride of Monster Mania (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      The D'Ampton Worm
      Arranged and Performed by Emilio Perez Machado and Stephen Powys
      Violinist Louise Newman

    User reviews92

    Review
    Top review
    Fun in the tradition of Rocky Horror
    This is a kitschy, sexy and funny movie. Ken Russel(the director of Whore and Track 29)is at his best. Taboos are endless. Scottish rock, demon worship, S&M and the defiling of Christian icons. Amanda Donohoe is luscious as the blood-sucking, dildo wielding Priestess of the Worm.

    Catherine Oxenberg is a perfect blonde damsel in distress and Hugh Grant is at his sexy, bored playboy of the manor born. The production value is not the greatest but there are moments when the not-so-special effects lend an aire of underground theater to the proceedings. I highly recommend this film.
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    • luludavis
    • Dec 12, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 21, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Biss der Schlangenfrau
    • Filming locations
      • Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • White Lair
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,189,315
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,155
      • Oct 23, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,189,315
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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