The Lair of the White Worm
“Some legends really bite.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
THE LAIR OF THE WHITE WORM Trailer [1988]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-30
Top Cast
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Amanda Donohoe
Lady Sylvia Marsh
Hugh Grant
Lord James D'Ampton
Catherine Oxenberg
Eve Trent
Peter Capaldi
Angus Flint
Sammi Davis
Mary Trent
Stratford Johns
Peters
Paul Brooke
P.C. Erny
Imogen Claire
Dorothy Trent
Chris Pitt
Kevin
Gina McKee
Nurse Gladwell
Christopher Gable
Joe Trent
Lloyd Peters
Jesus Christ
Miranda Coe
Maid / Nun
Linzi Drew
Maid / Nun
Caron Anne Kelly
Maid / Nun
Fiona O'Connor
Maid / Nun
Caroline Pope
Maid / Nun
Elisha Scott
Maid / Nun
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 21, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 31, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.48x
-$1.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Russell
- Original Score
- Stanisław Syrewicz
- Original Title
- The Lair of the White Worm
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- White Lair
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Ken Russell, Bram Stoker
Stanisław Syrewicz
Dick Bush
Peter Davies
Dan Ireland, William J. Quigley, Ken Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Russell
Director
Ken Russell
Screenplay
Ken Russell
Producer
Stanisław Syrewicz
Original Music Composer
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
Peter Davies
Editor
Stuart St. Paul
Stunt Coordinator
Anne Tilby
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lair of the White Worm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lair of the White Worm about?
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.
Who directed The Lair of the White Worm?
The Lair of the White Worm was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in The Lair of the White Worm?
The principal cast of The Lair of the White Worm includes Amanda Donohoe, Hugh Grant, Catherine Oxenberg, Peter Capaldi, Sammi Davis.
When was The Lair of the White Worm released and how long is it?
The Lair of the White Worm was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Lair of the White Worm?
The Lair of the White Worm had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (0.48 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Lair of the White Worm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lair of the White Worm was composed by Stanisław Syrewicz.
Is The Lair of the White Worm based on a book or true story?
The Lair of the White Worm is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bram Stoker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lair of the White Worm?
The Lair of the White Worm holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).