The Lair of the White Worm (1988)
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- R
- 1h 33min
- Comedy, Horror
- 21 Oct 1988 (USA)
- Movie
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.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Amanda Donohoe | ... |
Lady Sylvia Marsh
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| Hugh Grant | ... |
Lord James D'Ampton
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| Catherine Oxenberg | ... |
Eve Trent
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| Peter Capaldi | ... |
Angus Flint
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| Sammi Davis | ... |
Mary Trent
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| Stratford Johns | ... |
Peters
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| Paul Brooke | ... |
P.C. Erny
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Imogen Claire | ... |
Dorothy Trent
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Chris Pitt | ... |
Kevin
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| Gina McKee | ... |
Nurse Gladwell
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| Christopher Gable | ... |
Joe Trent
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| Lloyd Peters | ... |
Jesus Christ
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Miranda Coe | ... |
Maid / Nun
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| Linzi Drew | ... |
Maid / Nun
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Caron Anne Kelly | ... |
Maid / Nun
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Fiona O'Connor | ... |
Maid / Nun
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Caroline Pope | ... |
Maid / Nun
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Elisha Scott | ... |
Maid / Nun
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Tina Shaw | ... |
Maid / Nun
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Paul Easom | ... |
Soldier / Witchdoctor
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| James Hicks | ... |
Soldier / Witchdoctor
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David Kiernan | ... |
Soldier / Witchdoctor
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Matthew King | ... |
Soldier / Witchdoctor
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Ross Murray | ... |
Soldier / Witchdoctor
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Andy Norman | ... |
Soldier / Witchdoctor
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Bob Smith | ... |
Soldier / Witchdoctor
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Jackie Russell | ... |
Snakewoman
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Emilio Perez Machado | ... |
Bluegrass Lead Singer (uncredited)
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Louise Newman | ... |
Bluegrass Violinist (uncredited)
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| Ken Russell | ... |
Police Radio (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Ken Russell | ||
Written by
| Ken Russell | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Bram Stoker | ... | (adapted from the novel by) |
Produced by
| Dan Ireland | ... | executive producer |
| William J. Quigley | ... | executive producer |
| Ken Russell | ... | producer |
| Ronaldo Vasconcellos | ... | line producer |
Music by
| Stanislas Syrewicz | ||
Cinematography by
| Dick Bush | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Peter Davies | ||
Editorial Department
| Peter Hunt | ... | color grader |
| Joe Illing | ... | first assistant editor |
| Adrian Martin | ... | editor: video |
| Wayne Smith | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Gail Stevens | ||
Production Design by
| Anne Tilby | ||
Art Direction by
| John Ralph | ||
Costume Design by
| Michael Jeffery | ||
Makeup Department
| Stuart Conran | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Karen Edwards | ... | hairdresser |
| Alan Hedgcock | ... | special makeup effects technician |
| Paul Jones | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Dave Keen | ... | special makeup effects technician |
| Alistair McPherson | ... | special makeup effects technician |
| Pam Meager | ... | chief make-up artist |
| Elizabeth Moss | ... | make-up artist (as Liz Moss) |
| Steven Painter | ... | special makeup effects technician (as Steve Painter) |
| William Petty | ... | special makeup effects technician |
| Geoffrey Portass | ... | special makeup effects designer (as Geoff Portass) |
| Roy Puddefoot | ... | special makeup effects technician |
| Mary Roberts | ... | special makeup effects technician |
| Gary Ryan | ... | special makeup effects technician |
| Warwick Sayce | ... | special makeup effects technician |
| Karen Winnery | ... | special makeup effects technician |
Production Management
| Laura Julian | ... | production manager |
| Jack Lorenz | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Christopher Hall | ... | first assistant director (as Chris Hall) |
| Cordelia Hardy | ... | third assistant director |
| Nick Heckstall-Smith | ... | second assistant director |
| Rupert Ryle-Hodges | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Tom Bowyer | ... | carpenter |
| Dave Coldham | ... | HOD plasterer |
| Dean Coldham | ... | plaster crew |
| Alastair Gow | ... | construction manager |
| Ken Hawkey | ... | stand-by painter |
| Ron Higgins | ... | stand-by props |
| James Hunt | ... | scenic |
| Katie Kilroy | ... | production buyer (as Kate Kilroy) |
| Susan McLenachan | ... | stagehand |
| Eddie McMahon | ... | stand-by props |
| Brian Mitchell | ... | stand-by stagehand |
| Con Murphy | ... | stand-by rigger |
| Rodney Pincott | ... | property master |
| Ben Pulsford | ... | stagehand |
| Steven Sallybanks | ... | scenic |
| Robin Thistlewaite | ... | carpenter |
| Anne Tilby | ... | set designer |
| Chris Townsend | ... | set dresser |
| Brian West | ... | storeman |
| Tommy Westbrook | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Debra Wilson | ... | assistant art director trainee |
Sound Department
| Ray Beckett | ... | sound mixer |
| Blake Bedford | ... | sound assistant trainee |
| John Chandler | ... | boom operator |
| Paul Conway | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Nigel Galt | ... | sound editor |
| Ray Merrin | ... | assistant dubbing mixer |
| Jim Roddan | ... | footsteps editor |
| Bill Rowe | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Richard Wells | ... | sound maintenance |
Special Effects by
| Graham Aikman | ... | special effects crew |
| Dave Eltham | ... | special effects technician |
| Simon Hewitt | ... | special effects technician |
| Kate Murray | ... | sculptor |
| Simon Sayce | ... | special effects makeup supervisor |
| Cliff Wallace | ... | special makeup effects technician |
| Alan Whibley | ... | special effects supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| John Cormican | ... | modeler (as Little John) |
| Mark Coulier | ... | modeler |
| Neill Gorton | ... | modeler |
| Arlind Junkerman | ... | modeler |
| Tony Lawrence | ... | video editor |
| Cliff Wallace | ... | modeler |
Stunts
| Abbi Collins | ... | stunt double: Eve Trent |
| Chrissy Monk | ... | stunt double: Lady Sylvia |
| Stuart St Paul | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Steve Blake | ... | gaffer |
| Richard Brierley | ... | focus puller |
| Robin Browne | ... | additional photographer |
| Clive Coote | ... | still photographer |
| Jim Coward | ... | generator operator |
| Ben Davis | ... | assistant camera |
| Mark Ellis | ... | camera grip |
| John Foster | ... | assistant camera |
| Mark Gay | ... | electrician |
| Tom Ingle | ... | assistant camera trainee |
| David B.A. Jones | ... | additional clapper loader |
| Ronnie McKay | ... | best boy |
| Graham Newton | ... | electrician |
| Tommy O'Sullivan | ... | electrician |
| Steve Parker | ... | focus puller |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jenny Hawkins | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Dianne Murphy | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Diane Murphy) |
Location Management
| Peter Elford | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Ian R. Fleming | ... | bagpipe music arranged and recorded by (as Ian Fleming) |
| Emilio Perez Machado | ... | additional music arranger |
| Harry Pitch | ... | harmonica music recorded by |
| Stephan Powys | ... | additional music arranger |
| Gilles Tinayre | ... | musician: synthesizer |
| Daniel Vallancien | ... | music scoring |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lesley Cross | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Terry English | ... | driver |
| Ray Jones | ... | driver |
| Andrew Mitchell | ... | transportation captain |
| Ron Narduzzo | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Peter Bath | ... | laboratory liaison |
| Jeremy Bolt | ... | assistant to line producer |
| Anthony Bryans | ... | runner |
| Imogen Claire | ... | choreographer |
| Peter Ettedgui | ... | assistant to director |
| Sabina Fletcher | ... | production assistant |
| Robert Harman | ... | wire man (as Bob Harman) |
| Rosamunde Maxwell | ... | nurse |
| Sarah Nichols | ... | assistant accountant (as Sarah Lucraft) |
| Matthew Sharp | ... | production runner |
| Will Tyler | ... | production accountant |
| Winnie Wishart | ... | production coordinator |
| Sarah Nean Bruce | ... | production consultant: los angeles (uncredited) |
| Maria Elena Heredia | ... | Spanish Dubbing (uncredited) |
| Tina Simmons | ... | stand-in: Amanda Donohoe, Sammi Davis (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Simon Broad | ... | thanks |
| Lynn Dillon | ... | thanks |
| John Hargreaves | ... | thanks |
| Stephen Monas | ... | thanks (as Steve Monas) |
| Nigel Palmer | ... | thanks |
| Ron Pearce | ... | thanks |
| Maria J. Peckos | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Vestron Pictures (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- Vestron Pictures Australia (1989) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Vestron Pictures (1989) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Vestron Pictures (1989) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Vestron Television (1989) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Vestron Video International (1989) (Australia) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Vestron Video (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Cinor (1990) (France) (theatrical)
- Pony Canyon (1990) (Japan) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1990) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Live Distributing Inc. (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Video Universal (Mexico) (VHS)
- Live Entertainment (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- Pioneer (1999) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Pioneer Entertainment (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- The Sci-Fi Channel (2000) (United States) (tv)
- Artisan Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Concorde Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Eagle Pictures (2007) (Italy) (DVD)
- Maple Pictures (2007) (Canada) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2017) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2018) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- CMV Laservision (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- CMV Laservision (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2024) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cannon Elstree Studios (sound re-recording)
- Cannon Elstree Studios (studios)
- Complete Video Facilities (video facilities)
- Completion Bond Company (completion bond)
- Family Sound Studios Paris (soundtrack)
- Film & Photo Design (work prints)
- Grip House (additional grip equipment)
- Lee Lighting (grip and lighting equipment)
- Mark Ellis (Gripping) Services (grip equipment)
- Optical Film Effects (titles and opticals)
- Ruben Sedgwick Ltd. (insurance)
- Samuelson Film Service (camera equipment provided by)
- Sapex Scripts (scripts)
- Set Meals (catering)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Scottish archaeologist Angus Flint discovers an odd skull amid the ruins of a convent that he is excavating. Shortly thereafter, Lady Sylvia Marsh returns to Temple House, a nearby mansion, far earlier than expected. At a party in the village, Angus meets Lord James D'Ampton, who has just inherited his family's land right next to Temple House. Angus learns of the D'Ampton Worm, a huge dragon-snake that an earlier D'Ampton killed by cutting it in half. (A catchy rock-folk song that tells the D'Ampton Worm legend.) As people begin acting strangely and disappearing over the next few days, the skull is stolen from Angus's room, and a missing person's watch is found in a cavern that was the legendary home of the D'Ampton worm. Angus and James discover that an ancient cult worshiped the worm as a god, and they theorize that the creature somehow survived its destruction, but was trapped inside the cavern. The rest of the film shows Angus, James, and Mary Trent attempting to stop Lady Marsh from freeing the creature.. Written by Alik Widge |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| 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. See more » |
| Goofs | (at around 1h 16 mins) When Angus runs out of breath, the pipes shouldn't have stopped because the bag could hold air long enough for him to catch his breath again. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in A British Picture (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The D'Ampton Worm See more » |
| Quotes |
Lady Sylvia Marsh:
[snatches a harmonica away from Kevin he played that briefly hypnotized her, catching her off-guard]
That's enough of that, Kevin! That sort of music freaks me out. See more » |