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The Lair of the White Worm

The Lair of the White Worm (1988)

Directed by Ken Russell
1h 33minruntime
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Plot

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.

Main cast

Amanda Donohoe

Amanda Donohoe

Lady Sylvia Marsh

Hugh Grant

Hugh Grant

Lord James D'Ampton

Catherine Oxenberg

Catherine Oxenberg

Eve Trent

Peter Capaldi

Peter Capaldi

Angus Flint

Sammi Davis

Sammi Davis

Mary Trent

Stratford Johns

Stratford Johns

Peters

Paul Brooke

Paul Brooke

P.C. Erny

Full cast

ActorRole
Imogen ClaireDorothy Trent
Chris PittKevin
Gina McKeeNurse Gladwell
Christopher GableJoe Trent
Lloyd PetersJesus Christ
Miranda CoeMaid / Nun
Linzi DrewMaid / Nun
Caron Anne KellyMaid / Nun
Fiona O'ConnorMaid / Nun
Caroline PopeMaid / Nun
Elisha ScottMaid / Nun
Tina ShawMaid / Nun
Paul EasomSoldier / Witchdoctor
James HicksSoldier / Witchdoctor
David KiernanSoldier / Witchdoctor
Matthew KingSoldier / Witchdoctor
Ross MurraySoldier / Witchdoctor
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Andy NormanSoldier / Witchdoctor
Bob SmithSoldier / Witchdoctor
Ken RussellPolice Radio (voice) (uncredited)
Jackie RussellSnakewoman

Genres

HorrorComedy

Technical details

DetailValue
Original titleThe Lair of the White Worm
Original languageEnglish (EN)
Spoken languagesEnglish
Production countriesUnited Kingdom
StatusReleased
Production companiesWhite Lair
Release date21 settembre 1988
Executive producerDan Ireland, William J. Quigley
ProductionKen Russell, Ronaldo Vasconcellos
WriterKen Russell, Bram Stoker
CastingGail Stevens
EditingPeter Davies, Joe Illing, Wayne Smith
CinematographyDick Bush, Clive Coote, Steve Parker, John Foster, Ben Davis, Mark Ellis, Richard Brierley, David B.A. Jones
Assistant directorsChristopher Hall, Rupert Ryle-Hodges, Nick Heckstall-Smith, Cordelia Hardy, Ken Russell, Lesley Cross
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LightingCon Murphy, Steve Blake, Ronnie McKay, Tommy O'Sullivan, Graham Newton, Mark Gay
Camera operatorsDick Bush, Clive Coote, Steve Parker, John Foster, Ben Davis, Mark Ellis, Richard Brierley, David B.A. Jones
Additional photographyDick Bush, Clive Coote, Steve Parker, John Foster, Ben Davis, Mark Ellis, Richard Brierley, David B.A. Jones
Production designAnne Tilby, Chris Townsend, Kate Kilroy, Rodney Pincott, Eddie McMahon, Ron Higgins, Alastair Gow, Tommy Westbrook, Ken Hawkey, John Ralph
Art directionJohn Ralph, Chris Townsend, Kate Kilroy, Rodney Pincott, Eddie McMahon, Ron Higgins, Alastair Gow, Tommy Westbrook, Ken Hawkey, Anne Tilby
Set decorationChris Townsend, Kate Kilroy, Rodney Pincott, Eddie McMahon, Ron Higgins, Alastair Gow, Tommy Westbrook, Ken Hawkey, Anne Tilby, John Ralph
Special effectsSimon Sayce, William Petty, Dave Keen, Roy Puddefoot, Mary Roberts, Gary Ryan, Alistair McPherson, Karen Winnery, Alan Hedgcock, Steven Painter, Warwick Sayce, Paul Jones, Alan Whibley
Visual effectsSimon Sayce, Neill Gorton, Kate Murray, Stuart Conran, Cliff Wallace, John Cormican, Arlind Junkerman, Mark Coulier, Alan Whibley
StuntsStuart St. Paul, Chrissy Monk, Abbi Collins
MusicStanisław Syrewicz, John Chandler, Richard Wells, Bill Rowe, Ray Merrin, Jim Roddan, Paul Conway, Daniel Vallancien, Nigel Galt, Ray Beckett
SoundStanisław Syrewicz, John Chandler, Richard Wells, Bill Rowe, Ray Merrin, Jim Roddan, Paul Conway, Daniel Vallancien, Nigel Galt, Ray Beckett
Costume designMichael Jeffery, Diane Murphy, Jenny Hawkins, Karen Edwards, Geoffrey Portass, Elizabeth Moss, Pam Meager
MakeupGeoffrey Portass, Elizabeth Moss, Pam Meager, Diane Murphy, Jenny Hawkins, Karen Edwards, Michael Jeffery
HairstylingDiane Murphy, Jenny Hawkins, Karen Edwards, Geoffrey Portass, Michael Jeffery, Elizabeth Moss, Pam Meager
Budget2.500.000 €
Revenue1.189.315 €

Release dates

Premiere

Canada / Sep 14, 1988 / R / Toronto International Film Festival

Australia / Aug 20, 2021 / Melbourne International Film Festival

Theatrical release

United States / Sep 21, 1988 / R

France / Feb 06, 1989 / 12

Australia / Mar 09, 1989

United Kingdom / Mar 10, 1989

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Germany / Aug 31, 1989 / 18

Hungary / Mar 22, 1990 / 18

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