The Lair of the White Worm (1988): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Lair of the White Worm is a 1988 horror film starring Peter Capaldi, Hugh Grant and Gina McKee. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide on a $2.5 million budget. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Vestron Pictures
- Budget
- $2.5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Lair of the White Worm About?
The premise of The Lair of the White Worm without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a quiet English countryside, archaeologist Angus Flint unearths a massive skull, triggering a series of unsettling events. His investigation into the legendary D’Ampton Worm, a colossal and ancient creature, coincides with the arrival of the enigmatic Lady Sylvia Marsh. As the mystery deepens, Eve Trent and her sister Mary find themselves entangled in a dangerous game, facing a sinister threat and a deadly allure that may prove fatal.
The Lair of the White Worm Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- archaeology
- snake monster
- sexual symbolism
- female frontal nudity
- dildo
- gang rape
- sacrifice
- sex scene
- body paint
- pantyhose
- female feet
- camera shot of feet
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- skull
- archaeologist
- paganism vs. christianity
- tied to a chair
- strap on dildo
- phallus
- kiss
- hermaphrodite
- fertility symbol
- bound and gagged
- lesbian innuendo
- femme fatale
- rape
- vampire
- seduction
- implied rape
- sex in a bathtub
- animal in title
- color in title
- costume
- discovery
- scientist
- folk song
- dance club
- scottish folk music
- student
- folk music
- british folk music
- rural setting
- photograph
- family photograph
- scottish music
- transmitter
- bruise
- leg injury
- countryside
- aristocrat
- sheep
The Lair of the White Worm Cast
Peter Capaldi leads the cast, with Hugh Grant and Gina McKee.
Also Starring in The Lair of the White Worm
· 6 moreThe Lair of the White Worm Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Lair of the White Worm 61 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 6.5
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The Lair of the White Worm Plot Summary
What happens in The Lair of the White Worm from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Angus Flint, a dedicated Scottish archaeology student, digs deeper into the history of Mercy Farm, an ancient convent run by the mysterious Trent sisters, Mary and Eve, he uncovers a chilling relic: an unusual skull that appears to belong to a gigantic serpent, reminiscent of the local legend of the d’Ampton “worm.” This mythical creature, said to have been slain by John d’Ampton, has haunted the tales of generations, echoing the whispers of a snake-like being that once roamed these lands.
Full summary
The whole story of The Lair of the White Worm, scene by scene
The Lair of the White Worm Box Office & Budget
The Lair of the White Worm grossed $1.2 million worldwide on a $2.5 million budget, 48% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
48% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $1.2M
- Budget
- $2.5M
The Lair of the White Worm Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer The Lair of the White Worm (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
- Trailer THE LAIR OF THE WHITE WORM Trailer [1988]
- Featurette Dan Ireland on The Lair of the White Worm
How Well Do You Know The Lair of the White Worm?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What unusual item does Angus Flint discover while excavating at Mercy Farm?
Cars in The Lair of the White Worm
5 cars on screen, including the 1963 Jaguar E-Type and the 1984 Morgan 4/4.
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1963 Jaguar E-Type Important role -
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1971 Morris Minor 1000 Important role -
1961 Land-Rover 88'' Series IIa Station Wagon Minor role
The Lair of the White Worm Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “蛇妖” and “Der Biß der Schlangenfrau”.
- Also known as
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- 蛇妖
- Der Biß der Schlangenfrau
- A Maldição da Serpente
- Le repaire du ver blanc
- Jardim do Mal
- La guarida del gusano blanco
- El hechizo de la serpiente
- La tana del serpente bianco
- انه کرم سفید
- Der Biss der Schlangenfrau
- A fehér féreg búvóhelye
- 白蛇传说
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- Логово белого червя
- 백사의 전설
- Doupě bílého červa
- Лігво білого хробака
- 白蛇伝説
- Kryjówka Białego Węża
- لانه کرم سفید
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The Lair of the White Worm FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Lair of the White Worm, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lair of the White Worm?
The Lair of the White Worm runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Lair of the White Worm released?
The Lair of the White Worm was released on October 21, 1988.
Who is in the cast of The Lair of the White Worm?
The Lair of the White Worm stars Peter Capaldi, Hugh Grant and Gina McKee, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Lair of the White Worm make at the box office?
The Lair of the White Worm grossed $1.2 million worldwide on a budget of $2.5 million.
How is The Lair of the White Worm rated?
The Lair of the White Worm has 61 on Metacritic.
Does The Lair of the White Worm have a post-credit scene?
No. The Lair of the White Worm has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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