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The Lair of the White Worm

1988·Movie·R·93 min·★ 5.9(342)

“Some legends really bite.”

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.

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Where to watch The Lair of the White Worm in United States

Can I watch The Lair of the White Worm in United States? Yes — you can stream The Lair of the White Worm in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About The Lair of the White Worm

The Lair of the White Worm is a 1988 English-language horror and comedy film directed by Ken Russell. The cast is led by Amanda Donohoe, Hugh Grant, Catherine Oxenberg. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.

The Lair of the White Worm was produced by White Lair and Vestron Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on September 21, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.

Director
Ken Russell
Writers
Ken Russell
Release date
September 21, 1988
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$1 million
Production
White Lair, Vestron Pictures
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The Lair of the White Worm cast & crew

The Lair of the White Worm was directed by Ken Russell and written by Ken Russell.

The cast features 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 Stratford Johns as Peters.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stanisław Syrewicz, cinematography is by Dick Bush, and it was produced by Dan Ireland and William J. Quigley.

Is The Lair of the White Worm worth watching?

The Lair of the White Worm holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 342 ratings, a more divisive horror films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror and comedy, The Lair of the White Worm is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Lair of the White Worm

In United States, you can stream The Lair of the White Worm on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Fawesome, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Lair of the White Worm

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

Imogen Claire

Imogen Claire

Dorothy Trent

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Chris Pitt

Kevin

Gina McKee

Gina McKee

Nurse Gladwell

Christopher Gable

Christopher Gable

Joe Trent

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Lloyd Peters

Jesus Christ

The Lair of the White Worm — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Lair of the White Worm in United States?

The Lair of the White Worm is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.

▸Is The Lair of the White Worm on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Lair of the White Worm is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

▸What language is The Lair of the White Worm in?

The Lair of the White Worm is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The Lair of the White Worm?

The Lair of the White Worm runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).

▸What is The Lair of the White Worm rated?

The Lair of the White Worm is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 342 ratings.

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