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The Lair of the White Worm(1988)

1h 33mHorror, ComedyEnglish
5.9/10
306 user ratings

Some legends really bite.

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 Russell

Studio

White Lair

Budget

$3M

Revenue

$1M

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Cast

Amanda Donohoe

Amanda Donohoe

as Lady Sylvia Marsh

Hugh Grant

Hugh Grant

as Lord James D'Ampton

Catherine Oxenberg

Catherine Oxenberg

as Eve Trent

Peter Capaldi

Peter Capaldi

as Angus Flint

Sammi Davis

Sammi Davis

as Mary Trent

Stratford Johns

Stratford Johns

as Peters

Paul Brooke

Paul Brooke

as P.C. Erny

Imogen Claire

Imogen Claire

as Dorothy Trent

Chris Pitt

as Kevin

Gina McKee

Gina McKee

as Nurse Gladwell

Christopher Gable

Christopher Gable

as Joe Trent

Lloyd Peters

as Jesus Christ

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1988

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

English

Rating

5.9 / 10

Budget

$3M

Box Office

$1M

Production Companies

White Lair

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Where can I watch The Lair of the White Worm?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Lair of the White Worm (1988).

What is The Lair of the White Worm 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 directed The Lair of the White Worm?

The Lair of the White Worm was directed by Ken Russell and released in 1988. It is a horror, comedy film.

How long is The Lair of the White Worm?

The Lair of the White Worm has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

Who stars in The Lair of the White Worm?

The cast of The Lair of the White Worm includes Amanda Donohoe as Lady Sylvia Marsh, Hugh Grant as Lord James D'Ampton, Catherine Oxenberg as Eve Trent, Peter Capaldi as Angus Flint, Sammi Davis as Mary Trent and more.

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