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The Lair of the White Worm

R19881h 33mKen Russell
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 61
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"Some legends really bite."

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.

HorrorComedy
VirginBased On Novel Or BookVampireSnake CharmerWormHuman SacrificeSnake WomanArchaeologistFolk HorrorPagan Cult

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Lair of the White Worm (1988) about?

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.

Who stars in The Lair of the White Worm?

The Lair of the White Worm stars Amanda Donohoe (Lady Sylvia Marsh), Hugh Grant (Lord James D'Ampton), Catherine Oxenberg (Eve Trent), Peter Capaldi (Angus Flint), Sammi Davis (Mary Trent). The film was directed by Ken Russell.

How long is The Lair of the White Worm?

The Lair of the White Worm has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

Is The Lair of the White Worm worth watching?

The Lair of the White Worm holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Horror, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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