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The Lair of the White Worm

Some legends really bite.

★ 5.9 1988 93 min R HorrorComedy

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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ERA & CONTEXT

The Lair of the White Worm in its release era

Released in 1988, The Lair of the White Worm sits inside the 1980s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1988-09-21
Rating
R
TMDB score
5.9/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United Kingdom
Studio
White Lair

People behind the title

DirectorKen RussellWriterKen RussellCastAmanda DonohoeCastHugh GrantCastCatherine OxenbergCastPeter CapaldiCastSammi Davis

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