The Lair of the White Worm

The Lair of the White Worm

Some legends really bite.

Directed by Ken Russell

Produced by White Lair

198893 min5.9 / 10

A campy, visually baroque folk-horror romp that blends genuine dread with tongue-in-cheek absurdity around pagan cults and serpentine mythology.

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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  • Is The Lair of the White Worm one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of films.

  • Does The Lair of the White Worm end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Lair of the White Worm scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is The Lair of the White Worm easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Lair of the White Worm sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is The Lair of the White Worm violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

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