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The Lair of the White Worm (1988)

Directed by Ken Russell

Comedy | Horror

Most recently watched by DaNiedabaya, sensoria

Overview

On a farm owned by Eve Trent and her sister Mary, young archaeologist Angus Flint discovers a large and inexplicable skull, which he soon deduces belonged to the D’Ampton Worm, a mythical beast supposedly slain generations ago by the ancestor of the current Lord D’Ampton. The predatory Lady Sylvia Marsh soon takes an interest in both Flint and the virginal Eve, hinting that the vicious D’Ampton Worm may still live.

Rated R | Length 93 minutes

Actors

Amanda Donohoe | Hugh Grant | Catherine Oxenberg | Peter Capaldi | Sammi Davis | Stratford Johns | Paul Brooke | Imogen Claire | Chris Pitt | Gina McKee | Christopher Gable | Lloyd Peters | Miranda Coe | Linzi Drew | Caron Anne Kelly | Fiona O'Connor | Caroline Pope | Elisha Scott | Tina Shaw | Paul Easom | James Hicks | David Kiernan | Matthew King | Ross Murray | Andy Norman | Bob Smith | Jackie Russell | Ken Russell

Viewing History (seen 2 times)

Viewing Notes

First I think it’s hilarious that MUBI programmed this. It’s really an oddball choice for them but I’m happy they did as it’s been a long while since I’ve last viewed it. Second, I guess it never dawned on me that this is a comedy! Horror, yes, but totally a comedy as well with some funny bits. Still wouldn’t call this a “great” film but certainly entertaining. Amusing watching Hugh Grant take this material seriously. Love that he fully commits.

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