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The Lair of the White Worm (1988)

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When an archaeologist uncovers a strange skull in foreign land, the residents of a near-by town begin to disappear, leading to further inexplicable occurrences.

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1 win & 3 nominations.

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30 July 2005 | Captain_Couth
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| The Weird and Wild World of Ken Russell: Lair of the White Worm.
The Lair of the White Worm (1988) was a bizarre horror film that was based upon one of the last stories written by Bram Stroker whilst he was suffering from Bright's disease. This helped the strange prose and it was augmented by the strange mind of weird film maker Ken Russell. The movie is also about a strange mythology and occultism that is as old as time itself.

The movie was a surrealistic trip and if you enjoy Ken Russell's other films then you're going to enjoy this one big time. Filled with wild imagery and fascinating set pieces will almost certainly keep you busy. Amanda Donahoe is quite compelling as the Worm's keeper with an infectious bite. Sammi Davis (no not the singer wise guys) Catherine Oxenberg and Hugh Grant co-star in this odd horror film. I'll never look at snakes and ladders the same way ever again.

Highly recommended for Ken Russel fans.

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Trivia

(at around 14 mins) When PC Erny talks on the police radio, the voice on the other end is director Ken Russell.

Quotes

Lord James D'Ampton: So... who was that on the phone back there? Was it the hospital?
Angus Flint: Hospital?
Lord James D'Ampton: Yeah, was it about the girls and any updates on them?
Angus Flint: No. It wasn't the girls.
Lord James D'Ampton: Oh. Say... I'm famished. Before we go to the hospital to see the girls, do you want to stop some ...

Goofs

The snakes used in the film are not native to the United Kingdom nor are they venomous.

Soundtracks

The D'Ampton Worm
Arranged and Performed by Emilio Perez Machado and Stephen Powys
Violinist Louise Newman

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Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Comedy | Horror

Details

Release Date:

21 October 1988

Language

English

Country of Origin

UK

Filming Locations

Thor's Cave, Manifold Valley, Staffordshire, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$22,155 23 October 1988

Gross USA:

$1,189,315

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,189,315

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