The Lair of the White Worm
Seen it?1988 | 93 min | Horror, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved The Evil Dead or Trick 'r Treat, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 117K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ken Russell
- Amanda DonohoeLady Sylvia Marsh
- Hugh GrantLord James D'Ampton
- Catherine OxenbergEve Trent
- Peter CapaldiAngus Flint
- Sammi DavisMary Trent
- Stratford JohnsPeters
- Paul BrookeP.C. Erny
- Imogen ClaireDorothy Trent
- Chris PittKevin
- Gina McKeeNurse Gladwell