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Synopsis: In a remote corner of England's Peak District, a mysterious skull is unearthed. But even weirder is that Lady Sylvia (Amanda Donohoe) steals the skull for use in worshipping -- very erotically -- her pagan god, The White Worm, who hungers for the taste of virginal flesh. Adapted from the novel by Bram Stoker and starring Hugh Grant and Catherine Oxenberg. Directed with considerable comic panache by Ken Russell.
Starring: Amanda Donohoe, Hugh Grant
Supporting actors: 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
Directed by: Ken Russell
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes
Release year: 1988
Studio: Lionsgate
ASIN: B000WCGH8K (Rental) and B000JPNEDQ (Purchase)
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The Lair of the White Worm DVD ~ Amanda Donohoe

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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wicked!, March 30, 2000
By "kjv31" (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Lair of the White Worm (DVD)
Hideously kinky, delightfully depraved and woefully witty... this is Ken Russell's masterpiece! Where else can you see ex-"Dynasty" trollop Catherine Oxenberg trussed up as a virginal pagan sacrifice to a 90-foot long demonic albino snake? Or ex-L.A. Lawyer Amanda Donahoe running around in just a thin layer electric blue bodypaint and two-inch snake fangs? Or the pre-"Four Weddings and a Funeral" Hugh Grant act like the smug, upper-class twit that he is instead of a hangdog shy wimp? What a great movie!

The DVD looks good... not a huge improvement over the VHS release, but the trailers and TV spots are funny and Ken Russell's commentary is droll and entertaining. I highly reccomend this film for anyone who likes vampires, thigh-high leather boots, Tommy: the Movie or dry-humored immortal pagan snake-god priestesses. Hail Dionin!

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars First-Class Trash, October 18, 2000
This review is from: Lair of the White Worm [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This one was despised by the serious critics, but all that means is that they weren't weird enough to enjoy it. All right, it's trash. But it's great trash. It's my idea of a feel-good movie. It's kinky, erotic, scary, and funny. And bright. Literally. After zillions of creepy, dark, scary scenes in movies, the sunshine and well-lit rooms in this one emphasize the horror scenes. But who cares about the lighting? It's main attraction is an over-the-top performance by Amanda Donohoe as a very bad girl. Upper-crust Hugh Grant and his cohorts have a lot of fun trying to evade her slithery grasp. That's about all you need to know. But for heaven's sakes, don't take it seriously. If you hate it, you'll really hate it.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Off beat Cult film!!!, January 28, 2002
This review is from: The Lair of the White Worm (DVD)
Up front, NOT everyone will like this film. It's a Ken Russell film, after all. That said, if you are scared of snakes, have a religious bent or hate picked earthworms in aspec, then this film is NOT for you!! Amanda Donahoe turns out a stunning performs as the Lady who is not a lady. Hugh Grant (before he was HUGH Grant) is perfect as Lord D'Ampton. A mystery, a horror with vampire tones, Russell crafts a winning hommage to old Hammer Films, and boldly goes where they rarely did, and adds the dash of droll humour to top off the mix.

Russell's best film!! But as I said, NOT everyone will appreciate it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Movie review
I have thought for a long time it was a very good movie but owning it and having a copy I can watch whenever I want is a whole lot better. The copy is very good and plays well.
Published 7 months ago by Weldon L. Hester

4.0 out of 5 stars What if Monty Python made a vampire movie ?
What if Monty Python made a vampire movie ?

That would make a good tag line to describe this film. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Vind3d

3.0 out of 5 stars Very Weird Story from Ken Russell
Words cannot describe my feelings when I first saw it about ten years ago. I have seen it again and I still don't know how I should write about it, but one thing is clear; the... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Tsuyoshi

4.0 out of 5 stars Ken Russell satisfies a taste for the bizarre...
Leave it to director Ken Russell to find an obscure Bram Stoker novel and take its most exploitive elements and turn it into a bloodfest of snakes, vampires, virgin sacrifices,... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Neil F. Doyle

5.0 out of 5 stars Campy Cult Movie with the usual cast of creeps and evildoers
A cult movie that will thrill Hugh Grant Fans and anyone who likes Ken Russell movies. A lot of the regular cast and crew. Read more
Published 23 months ago by S. Jackson

5.0 out of 5 stars A Finished Madman ?
It's hard to imagine in these days of stomach-turning gore and mega-violence, just how contentious and controversial Ken Russell films were, back in the day. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Paul Ess.

4.0 out of 5 stars Guilty pleasure
I watched it. I liked it. I felt guilty watching it and loving it. I had to buy it. Hugh Grant was okay. Catherine Oxenburg was gorgeous. Sammi Davis was lovable. Read more
Published on June 13, 2007 by Music Lover in Omaha

4.0 out of 5 stars Can we stop for a bite?
Angus Flint (Peter Capaldi), archaeologist is rooting around an old convent when he finds a rather toothy skull of a supposedly unrecorded beastie. Read more
Published on January 15, 2007 by bernie

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad movie, but not really scary
It was more english kind of humor. A very young Hugh Grant playing the snotty land owner, before he came to America to make his fortune playing snotty characters here. It was ok.
Published on October 10, 2006 by kittykins

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly delightful
Although it's a B movie, Hugh Grant, Amanda Donohoe and Catherine Oxenberg are a hilarious triangle. Read more
Published on September 16, 2006 by Maureen Shea

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