The Lair of the White Worm | | Cast : | Amanda Donohoe, Hugh Grant | | Director : | Ken Russell | | Studio : | Lions Gate Home Entertainment | | Format : | Color, Widescreen | | Released Date : | October 21, 1988 | | DVD Released Date : | August 19, 2003 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), English (Original Language) | | Audience Rating : | R (Restricted) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | July 25, 2005 | | Summary | Can we stop for a bite? | Content
 | Angus Flint (Peter Capaldi), archaeologist is rooting around an old convent when he finds a rather toothy skull of a supposedly unrecorded beastie. He may have uncovered a lot more.
Some times legend is based on more than facts. And what you don't know may bite you.
I have to admit I did not read the book. I have seen other Ken Russell movies; but I do not recognize his style. However wyrmen works as well if not better than bats in that part of the world. This movie has everything that makes up a good horror film. There are victims, unaware good guys and even a few "stay in the car" scenes. There is even a song and a tune to go with the story.
As with most good DVD's the goodies are almost as good as the film is.
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| Rating | | | Date | June 17, 2005 | | Summary | Not bad, but not good either | Content
| This film has most of the hallmarks of a Ken Russell film (bizarre halucinations, weird eroticism, etc.) It has been a while since I've seen this film and the fact that I've forgotten most everything about it doesn't speak to highly of it. Nonetheless there are some quite amusing scenes in this film that definitely make it worth watching (and some that many might find quite offensive). This is a good film for those who are looking for something different. |
| Rating | | | Date | June 15, 2005 | | Summary | You Yanks can't do this stuff! | Content
| Mind, I could'nt get it on DVD or VHS back in so-called enlightened Europe! I had to go to America to buy it and then 'chip' my machine in order to even play it! Thankfully,the U.K. is not really Europe! Or ever will be. It's an especially Pagan island archipelago, and that's what gives us the advantage when it comes to making films like this, Wicker Man et al., It seems you fellows value the diversity of UK/Europe better than we do. Ken Russell in general, and this movie in particular, explores the viewers cranium for hang ups. If you have any he'll find them, and if does find them it's your problem, not his. All the actors are brilliant in this movie, but the essential ingredient is Amanda Donohoe. In this, she is delicious! It may well be she inspired the movie, it just would'nt have worked with anyone else. She may really be the reincarnated snake gods priestess she does it so well, and you never know on those pagan islands what strange forces well up. Ken has successfully managed to hijack a couple of U.K. national icons into the bargain, namely Concorde and the E-type Jag. That's quite a feat for a 'budget' movie.
If I might summarise by hijacking one of your phrases I heard over here: Ken gives you great bang for your buck. So please enjoy this classic movie with your "great big goggle eyes"... |
| Rating | | | Date | May 26, 2005 | | Summary | Terrible | Content
| I used to like this film back in the late 80s but after purchasing it, reading the book and watching it again I realized that there isn't much to say that is redeeming of this film. Sure it's low budget, but the story and characters are so cheesy and NOT in a good b movie way. I guess this film will still have it's fans but after reading the book (I dont normally compare books to films because its downright impossible to compare) I found the characters just not that likeable and the ending is very ridiculous. For a film to achieve cult status isn't too hard if its a b movie but whether its a good film or not is the real question. As for me I rate this low because I find it atrocious but for it's fans, the ones out there that REALLY love this film and call it a "classic" I must say I hope some day they remake the story with better actors, effects and plotting. |
| Rating | | | Date | April 15, 2005 | | Summary | Great Campy Horror Film! Great Fun! | Content
| I recommend this film if you like campy horror films and/or if you like the director Ken Russell. This film features the debut and breakthrough performance by Hugh Grant. He is great as the dashing playboy vampire hunter. I consider this his best performance.
This movie is very racy, a characteristic of the vampire genre. But racy is one thing, Catherine Oxenberg is another! She is beyond description beautiful in this movie, not to be missed!
The plot is excellent, equal parts mystery, supernatural horror, and adventure.
It is also fun because it centers around four young people, two couples, so the vampire hunt becomes kind of like a really cool double date. The hallucination sequences, a'la Russell's other great horror flick "Altered States," lift the film above the typical vampire flick, letting us glimpse the characters' internal psychological states.
The final scene with Catherine Oxenberg is incredible, and I am sure you will agree. Don't miss this cult classic! |
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