Vestron told their executive Dan Ireland, who was an admirer of Russell, that if the director could come up with a horror movie, they would finance his planned prequel to Women in Love, The Rainbow (eventually filmed in 1989). . As people begin disappearing and acting strangely over the next few days, the skull is stolen from Angus's room, and the watch of a missing person is found in a cavern that was the legendary home of the D'Ampton worm. But even weirder is that Lady Sylvia steals the skull for use in worshiping - very erotically - her pagan god, The White Worm, who hungers for the taste of virginal flesh. I'm fairly serious about acting and integrity, that films should have some real vrumph to them and say something about life. Composer and pianist Franz Liszt (Roger Daltrey) attempts to overcome his hedonistic life-style while repeatedly being drawn back into it by the many women in his life and fellow composer Richard Wagner (Paul Nicholas). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lair_of_the_White_Worm_(film) A young woman deals in her own personal way with the trials of adolescence and young adulthood in early 1900s England. She read it and agreed to play Lady Sylvia because, she said, it gave her "the opportunity to play a woman who is basically a fantasy woman. The Lair of the White Worm. This book centers on Adam Salton who is contacted by his great uncle in England, for the purpose of establishing a relationship between these last two members of the family. Release details Duration: 93 mins. I've heard the complaints before, from men of all walks of life: "SHE wants to watch some syrupy romantic slush starring Hugh Grant, I want to watch something with hot, naked, snake-worshipping chicks! The Lair of the White Worm is a 1988 film based loosely on the novel by Bram Stoker of the same name and drawing upon the English myth of the Lambton Worm. Never a dull moment.” [1], Referring to aspects of the movie's visual style, Slant wrote: "Russell layers visual elements—faces, bodies, flames—into the video footage using chroma-key compositing, achieving a disorienting surrealist-collage effect". It has also been issued as The Garden of Evil. "[1], Russell used the song "The Lambton Worm" in the film. "[1], Russell said he thought the story would have "more credibility if set in modern times" and based the characters on "interesting people I know in the wilds where I live in the Lake District. Instead of bats, it has a snake, and instead of a man, a woman. Guy Fawkes Day, 1892. "[1], Ireland says that Russell originally wanted to cast Tilda Swinton, but she turned down the role after reading the script. Shortly thereafter, Lady Sylvia Marsh returns to Temple House, a nearby mansion, far earlier than expected. The Lair of the White Worm (1911) CHAPTER VIII OOLANGA MR. SALTON HAD an appointment for six o’clock at Walsall. Unfortunately, his faculties had given way, and he couldn’t realize his imagination. Critic Reviews for The Lair of the White Worm. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Actor Louise Newman from The Lair of the White Worm is cast as "Bluegrass Violinist (uncredited)." Erny Stratford Johns Peters, the Butler Imogen Claire Dorothy Trent, Choreography Chris Pitt Kevin Gina McKee Nurse Gladwell Christopher Gable Joe Trent Lloyd Peters Jesus Christ Miranda … The Lair of the White Worm (1911) CHAPTER VII HAWK AND PIGEON AT BREAKFAST-TIME next morning Sir Nathaniel and Mr. Salton were seated when Adam came hurriedly into the room. Use the HTML below. This FAQ is empty. , Hugh Grant. It took a lot of creative licence with the Bram Stoker novel of the same name. But you DO get to see the star of "Notting Hill" slice an old lady in half with a broad sword, and that alone is worth the price of admission!I enjoyed this movie, what with it's quaint, folksy atmosphere, it's kilt-wearin' heroes, and it's sexy villainess who seduces a hapless boy scout (!) History Comments Share. Genres: Horror, Black Comedy, Folk Horror. [9], Russell said it was a difficult shoot because “Special effects take forever to do. and we had to schedule things in such a way so that we didn't lose any time. '"[6], Russell said Vestron wanted an American name and suggested Catherine Oxenberg, who had been in Dynasty. Review by brat pitt ★★★ finding out that hugh grant starred in a cheesy 80s b-horror flick made my day & watching him cut a snake-person in half with a giant sword made my week The Lair of the White Worm – szósty album studyjny holenderskiej grupy muzycznej God Dethroned.Wydawnictwo ukazało się 15 listopada 2004 roku nakładem wytwórni muzycznej Metal Blade Records.W ramach promocji do pochodzącego z płyty utworu "The Lair Of The White Worm" został zrealizowany teledysk.. Lista utworów. Amanda Donohoe as a snake woman in overknee boots bites in the dick of the boy Scottish archaeologist Angus Flint discovers an odd skull amid the ruins of a convent that he is excavating. I have some exciting things to do: I get to slay a giant worm with a big sword, cutting it in half. In a remote corner of England's Peak District, a mysterious skull is unearthed. The Guardian 18 Aug 1988: 23. And he keeps pretty far away from the action-packed finale face-off, letting his odd shut-in pal Angus do all the fighting. The Lair of the White Worm is a so-bad-it's-good horror-comedy film from 1988 made by Ken Russell. The Lair of the White Worm/Chapter 8 < The Lair of the White Worm. Evil Amanda Donohoe hypnotizing Catherine Oxenberg in the 1988 horror film "The Lair of the White Worm". Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Sir … Afterwards, we just looked at him with blank faces and he said `That's the way I want you to play your scenes.' Ken Russell , as Police Radio (uncredited) (voice), passed away at the age of 84 in Lym. I really wanted her to be a sort of incredibly sophisticated and ageless woman. The 'theatre's a brothel and the performers... prostitutes. "[5], "I always admire someone who really dares to be bad," said Donohoe of Russell. At a party in the village, Angus meets Lord James D'Ampton, who has just inherited his family's land right next to Temple House. Angus and James discover that there was an ancient cult that worshiped the worm as a god, and they theorize that the creature somehow survived its destruction, but it was trapped inside the cavern. The movie was made as part of a three-picture deal Russell had with Vestron Pictures following the success of Russell's Gothic (1986). Lady Sylvia (Amanda DoNhoe) steals the skull for use in worshipping -- very erotically -- her pagan god, The White Worm, who hungers for the taste of virginal flesh. Most of the cast seem unable to keep their faces or accents straight – Catherine Oxenberg (a Yugoslavian princess heir) is notably miscast as a Midlands country girl. "I would like to state that I actively encourage the audience to laugh along with White Worm. [3] "I'm not sure if it was meant to be horrific or funny," Grant said shortly after the film was made. Starring: Catherine Oxenberg, Sammi Davis, Peter Capaldi, Amanda Donohoe, Hugh Grant. The old gentleman was quite prepared for a long walk if necessary, and they started at once. Opracowano na podstawie materiału źródłowego. [8], The film was shot on location and at Shepperton Film Studios in England over a seven-week period from mid-February to mid-April, 1988. When the leading lady of a low-budget musical revue sprains her ankle, the assistant stage manager is forced to understudy and perform in her place, becoming a star and finding love in the process. "There are touches of the master there. The Lair Of The White Worm ( 313 ) IMDb 5.9 1 h 33 min 1989 But even weirder is that Lady Sylvia steals the skull for use in worshipping -- very erotically -- her pagan god, The White Worm, who hungers for the taste of virginal flesh. Check out some of our favorite Hollywood couples who found romance together on screen and in real life. It was mad but inspired. in the story is this huge cavern called Thor’s Cave in Derbyshire, located next to a snake-like river. An archaeologist (Peter Capaldi) uncovers evidence of a monstrous man-eating worm nearby. Gelder, Lawrence Van. When Lord D'Ampton invites him for a dinner celebration, Angus sinisterly smiles and accepts his offer. But even weirder is that Lady Sylvia steals the skull for use in worshiping - very erotically - her pagan god, The White Worm, who hungers for the taste of virginal flesh. [12], Roger Ebert gave it two stars out of four and called it "a respectable B-grade monster movie. Ireland also claims that Russell made the film partly as a tribute to Oscar Wilde. View source. ... and later a grenade, to combat the ancient evil of the white worm. Everything about The Lair of the White Worm is pure charm, from the pairing of Capaldi with a pubescent Hugh Grant (as… Russell later wrote "being of royal lineage, she opted for Harrods' silk but as we were a low budget movie she had to be content with Marks and Spencer's cotton - and very fetching she was too. THE MOVIE CHART: [Home Edition] An epic tale of good versus evil, Faust sells his soul to the devil and tries to save Marguerite from an eternity in hell. However, Lady Sylvia bites Angus before she dies, and Angus finds himself cursed to carry on the vampiric, snake-like condition, after he finds, to his shock, that the snake anti-venom he used was actually a new form of arthritis medication he got by mistake. Oscar Wilde goes to a performance of his controversial, banned play 'Salome'. Director: Ken Russell Cast: Amanda Donohoe. It did well in other countries, but not in Merrie England, where our dour-faced critics insisted on taking it seriously. They can be brilliant or perfectly dreadful, but they're never boring. It was first published by Rider and Son of London in 1911 – the year before Stoker's death – with colour illustrations by Pamela Colman Smith. Celebrate Black History Month with IMDb's exclusive galleries, recommendations, videos, and more. Bram Stoker's gothic tale of horror adapted by Brian Wright. The Lair of the White Worm. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. As people begin disappearing and acting strangely over the next few days, the skull is stolen from Angus's room, and the watch of a missing person is found in a cavern that was the legendary home of the D'Ampton worm. In a remote corner of England's Peak District, a mysterious skull is unearthed. Previous Chapter. But even weirder is that Lady Sylvia (Amanda Donohoe) steals the skull for use in worshipping -- very erotically -- her pagan god|The White Worm|who hungers for the taste of virginal flesh. https://www.videodetective.com/movie/the-lair-of-the-white-worm-1622 In a remote corner of England's Peak District, a mysterious skull is unearthed. Sometimes we’d have two crews shooting simultaneously on different soundstages: One was shooting on the shrine set with Catherine Oxenberg about to be sacrificed to the worm, while other, we were filming a convent of nuns about to be raped by a legion of centurions. Watch The Lair Of The White Worm movie trailer and get the latest cast info, photos, movie review and more on TVGuide.com. And as with the Loch Ness monster... there is the assumption that a land-based creature of this sort could still exist under the right conditions— which Lair of the White Worm lives deliciously as a bulbous salutation of folksy eroticism, I love it. In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier seeks to protect the city of Loudun from the corrupt establishment of Cardinal Richelieu. Ken Russell, however, realizes that snakes are much sexier than dragons, so the humongous animatronic "worm" in his panto-folk-horror update of the tale is a sort of snake-worm-eel-dragon hybrid, and a charming sort at that. The Lair of the White Worm (1988) 7 June 2003 13 June 2020. Russell agreed although he said Oxenberg refused to be naked in the final sacrifice sequence, insisting on doing it in her underwear. That's right, England-cum-America's favorite foppish, eye-lid-fluttering sex symbol does battle with naked half-snake-half-human devil worshippers, giant white worms, and the forces of evil!Well, actually Hugh only kills one snake-human hybrid, and it's an old lady. 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"Even his actors - people like Oliver Reed - have always impressed me that way. Dracula is a masterful novel: the psychological game the book plays is very interesting, and the Freudian elements are very deep, but those aspects are not present in Worm. Angus learns of the D'Ampton Worm, a huge dragon-snake that an earlier D'Ampton killed by cutting it in half. I consider it to be more of a whodunnit thriller in one respect— or more precisely, a what-dunnit. A mysterious woman, fashion designer by day and prostitute by night, is hounded by two men: a married father of two children and a sexually repressed preacher. "[15], Russell later used Donohoe and Davis in The Rainbow. Lady Sylvia (Amanda DoNhoe) steals the skull for use in worshipping -- very erotically -- her pagan god, The White Worm, who hungers for the taste of virginal flesh. Hysteria occurs within the city when he is accused of witchcraft by a sexually repressed nun. 75 of 89 people found this review helpful. Previous Chapter Next Chapter The Lair of the White Worm (1911) CHAPTER III DIANA’S GROVE CURIOSITY TOOK Adam Salton out of bed in the early morning, but when he had dressed and gone downstairs, he found that, early as he was, Sir Nathaniel was ahead of him. Directed by Ken Russell. The Lair of the White Worm. Alik Widge. As ever, I get to play a sort of upper-class young man. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. As James correctly predicted, the giant snake roams the caves which connect Temple House with Stonerich Cavern. A story horror by Bram stoker, author of Dracula. But even weirder is that Lady Sylvia steals the skull for use in worshiping - very erotically - her pagan god, The White Worm, who hungers for the taste of virginal flesh. [10], "Ken loves danger," said Donohoe. The remainder of the movie shows Angus, James, ... as archaeologist gives victory yell upon unearhing gigantic skull, From Streams to Screams Special Edition: More Than 50 Cult Films You Can Watch for Free on Tubi TV, 150 of the Best Vampire Movies Across all Genres, Worm Food: The Effects of the Lair of the White Worm. Amanda Donohoe was cast instead. Very, very symbolic stuff." Los Angeles Times 28 Feb 1988: 38. Add the first question. History Comments Share. Angus learns of the D'Ampton Worm, a huge dragon-snake that an earlier D'Ampton killed by cutting it in half. There are no boundaries. Show all Cast & Crew . Next Chapter. View source. Composer Gustav Mahler's life, told in a series of flashbacks as he and his wife discuss their failing marriage during a train journey. LAIR OF THE WHITE WORM which is based on the Novel by Bram stoker who's infamous for his novel DRACULA Lair of the white worm was Bram stoker's last Book before he died well British director Ken russell has made the novel into a film which is now on blu-ray by Lionsgate Actress Amanda Donohoe plays the white worm Lionsgate's new 1:78:1 HD TRANSFER is pretty good … Here's a flick that's got both in one! Dan Yakir Toronto Star 18 May 1988: D1. (There's a pretty catchy rock-folk song that tells the D'Ampton Worm legend.) "One day he came in and played a tape for me and Hugh Grant of a drawing room comedy with Noël Coward and Gertrude Lawrence. The Shelleys visit Lord Byron and compete to write a horror story. C hristianity and paganism clash in Ken Russell’s The Lair of the White Worm, a campy account of the horrors that beset a small England town when the mysterious Lady Sylvia Marsh (Catherine Oxenberg) decides to conjure up the ghosts of worms from long ago.An unearthed reptilian skull and several Roman coins seemingly provokes one woman’s curious … Cast: Amanda Donohoe, Hugh Grant, Catherine Oxenberg Join free to stream The Lair of the White Worm The Lair of the White Worm (also known as The Garden of Evil) is a horror novel by Anglo-Irish author Bram Stoker, who also wrote Dracula.It was published in 1911. Angus Flint (Peter Capaldi) is a Scottish archaeology student excavating the site of a convent at the Derbyshire bed and breakfast run by the Trent sisters, Mary (Sammi Davis) and Eve (Catherine Oxenberg). In a remote corner of England's Peak District|a mysterious skull is unearthed. . The film was written and directed by Ken Russell and stars Amanda Donohoe and Hugh Grant. Lady Sylvia steals the skull and abducts Eve Trent, intending to offer her as the latest in a long line of sacrifices to her snake-god. At a party in the village, Angus meets Lord James D'Ampton, who has just inherited his family's land right next to Temple House. When an archaeologist uncovers a strange skull in foreign land, the residents of a near-by town begin to disappear, leading to further inexplicable occurrences. Outrageous movie director's wild about Oscar Stoker created a rather ineffectual villain; it’s the villainess who interested me more, the priestess who caters to the dietary needs of the worm. [16], Donohoe says there was some talk of a sequel but none was made.[17]. Before Lady Sylvia can execute her evil plan, Angus and James rescue Eve and destroy both Lady Sylvia and the giant snake. Details. And I'd just been on this string of films and television films in the last two years, all pretty heavy stuff, and I thought 'Well, why not do a film that doesn't mean anything at all? Previous Chapter. (1988). Scottish archaeologist Angus Flint discovers an odd skull amid the ruins of a convent that he is excavating. "[11], Russell insisted the film was a comedy. Nothing to Hide: [Home Edition] Catherine Oxenberg. Biographical movie of the life of French sculptor Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (Scott Antony). [3], Donohoe says Russell sent her a script with a note saying "I don't know if you'll be interested in this little bit of nonsense but please read it anyway." All Critics (27) ... Christianity and paganism clash in Ken Russell's campy The Lair of the White Worm. The Lair of the White Worm/Chapter 7 < The Lair of the White Worm. Rainbow warrior: After twenty years Ken Russell films Lawrence again Malcolm, Derek. "“Audiences don’t realize my films are comedies until the last line has been delivered, and even then, most people don’t appear to get the joke," he said. Angus believes it may be connected to the local legend of the d'Ampton 'worm', a mythical snake-like creature from ages past said to have been slain in Stonerich Cavern by John d'Ampton, the ancestor of current Lord of the Manor, James d'Ampton (Hugh Grant). Written by "[7], It was one of Hugh Grant's first movies and Ireland says Grant was "embarrassed by it" in later years. Amanda Donohoe. How on earth can you take seriously the vision of Catherine Oxenberg, dressed in Marks & Spencer’s underwear, being sacrificed to a fake, phallic worm two hundred feet long? "Well, complain no more! Was this review helpful to you? into entering her hot tub of evil. View production, box office, & company info. The Lair of the White Worm is a horror novel by the Irish writer Bram Stoker. Thor's Cave, Manifold Valley, Staffordshire, England, UK. "[1], He added that "Stoker tried to write something beyond what he'd already written in Dracula. In a remote corner of England's Peak District, a mysterious skull is unearthed. "When I saw it, I roared with laughter. The enigmatic Lady Sylvia is in fact an immortal priestess to the ancient snake god, Dionin. "[1], On movie review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, as of October 2020, the film had an approval rating of 67%, based on 27 reviews, with an average rating of 5.82/10. Los Angeles Times 19 Nov 1988: 1. A psycho-physiologist experiments with drugs and a sensory-deprivation tank and has visions he believes are genetic memories. Ken … What I did find was something else that took its place, in a sense, and that was for once you didn't have to go to Transylvania for the terror, it happened up the road in Derbyshire. (There's a pretty catchy rock-folk song that tells the D'Ampton Worm legend.) Angus and James discover that there was an ancient cult that worshiped the worm as a god, and they theorize that the creature somehow survived its destruction, but it was trapped inside the cavern. Title: The reason it caught my attention was that it happens to star a young Peter Capaldi and a young Hugh Grant, who are both very hot in this movie. Someone suggested the director read Lair of the White Worm which Stoker wrote shortly before his death. With Amanda Donohoe, Hugh Grant, Catherine Oxenberg, Peter Capaldi. Amanda Donohoe. AT THE MOVIES Ken Russell (born July 3, 1927) in Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK and is a known Director, Writer, Actor. Adapted from the novel by Bram Stoker and starring Hugh Grant and Catherine Oxenberg. [1], Russell was "disappointed" by the novel. There's even public-access-esque dream sequences where a Sid & Marty Krofft-type snake puppet molests Jesus Christ while nuns are tortured- and who doesn't want to see that?A very strange movie, to say the least. Shortly thereafter, Lady Sylvia Marsh returns to Temple House, a nearby mansion, far earlier than expected. [1], Russell says he took "the spine of the novel and used that as the film's backbone, and that is the snake-worshipping cult. Next Chapter. He unearths an unusual skull which appears to be that of a large snake. "[14], Russell said the movie "became a cult film, appropriately enough, down under. Klady, Leonard. When he had driven off, Sir Nathaniel took Adam by the arm and said to him: The film was written and directed by Ken Russell and stars Amanda Donohoe and Hugh Grant. Rated the #133 best film of 1988, and #9992 in … "[13], Variety called it "a rollicking, terrifying, post-psychedelic headtrip. In a remote corner of England's Peak District, a mysterious skull is unearthed. Starring Jimi Mistry as Adam Salton, Peter Marinker as Dr Daniel Salton and Ben Crowe as Frank Davenport. Directed by: Ken Russell. [3], Russell was an admirer of Bram Stoker and had written an adaptation of Dracula that had never been filmed. The story is based on the legend of the Lambton Worm. Tiresome. Cast Amanda Donohoe Sylvia Marsh Hugh Grant Lord James D'Ampton Catherine Oxenberg Eve Trent Sammi Davis Mary Trent Peter Capaldi Angus Flint Paul Brooke P.C. The Lair of the White Worm is a 1988 British horror film based loosely on the 1911 Bram Stoker novel of the same name and drawing upon the English legend of the Lambton Worm. Directed with considerable … When a pocket watch is discovered in Stonerich Cavern, James comes to believe that the d'Ampton worm may be more than a legend. The worm really is the character that steals the show. It seems potentially more imaginative than Dracula, yet falls far short of itself in terms of credibility.” [1], Russell said "It's very similar to Dracula, but instead of being gothic, it's a very English story . The watch belonged to the Trent sisters' father, who disappeared a year earlier near Temple House, the stately home of the beautiful and seductive Lady Sylvia Marsh (Amanda Donohoe).
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