The film takes place in a town in Derbyshire, England.
The main character of the movie is James D'Ampton (Hugh Grant), a young rich man. James lives in an old mansion owned by his family, where he discovers an ancient Roman temple. The temple indicates the existence of a giant worm living in the swamp around it.
After several young girls go missing in the town, James and the other residents of the town begin to investigate. As a result of their investigation, they meet Lady Sylvia Marsh (Amanda Donohoe), a woman who lives near the town. Lady Sylvia denies the existence of the worm living in the swamp around her. However, James and his friends discover that Lady Sylvia is actually one of the worm's supporters.
Lady Sylvia's purpose is to make herself a servant of the worm by feeding and strengthening the worm. James and his friends try to help destroy the worm by uncovering Lady Sylvia's connection to the worm.
The film combines horror, mystery and fantasy to offer the audience an unforgettable experience.
The movie stars Amanda Donohoe, Hugh Grant, Catherine Oxenberg and Peter Capaldi. The film's atmosphere and horror elements have been praised, and Ken Russell's directing style is particularly noteworthy, including the soundtrack.
The movie "The Lair of the White Worm" did not win any major awards in 1988, the year it was shot. However, the film was screened at some film festivals and received positive reviews from critics.
For example, the film was screened at the Sundance Film Festival in 1988. It was also screened at the Fantasporto Film Festival, where film critics meet.
The film was also praised by some film critics and received positive reviews, which, despite being in the "B-movie" category, highlighted factors such as the creativity of director Ken Russell and the performances of the actors.
Director : Ken Russell
Writers : Ken Russell, Bram Stoker (Adaptation)
Director of Photography : Dick Bush
Music : Stanislas Syrewicz
Production : 1988 - UK - 93 m.
Genre : Comedy / Horror
Writers : Ken Russell, Bram Stoker (Adaptation)
Director of Photography : Dick Bush
Music : Stanislas Syrewicz
Production : 1988 - UK - 93 m.
Genre : Comedy / Horror
CAST :
Amanda Donohoe
Hugh Grant
Catherine Oxenberg
Peter Capaldi
Sammi Davis
Stratford Johns
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