7.3
“Some legends really bite.”
The Lair of the White Worm (1988)
September 21, 19881h 33mEN
5.9
301 votes
Overview
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.
Director
Ken RussellWriters
Where to Watch
Streaming availability for India
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$2.5M
Revenue
$1.2M
Production Companies
White Lair
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6.0***Quirky, amusing, sometimes surreal horror about a snake cult in England*** Directed & written by Ken Russell and loosely based on Bram Stoker’s novel, “The Lair of the White Worm” (1988) chronicles events in England when a young archeologist (Peter Capaldi) uncovers a skull of some unknown beast near a bed & breakfast run by two sisters (Sammi Davis & Catherine Oxenberg). These three and Eve’s beau (Hugh Grant) soon stumble upon an ancient snake cult led by the eccentric Lady Sylvia Marsh (Amanda Donohoe), who dwells at a lavish estate nearby. The movie is a creative and entertaining…
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