And local tradition has it that the medieval lord of the area once slew a giant dragon. Trent down in that cave. Plot: archaeologist, vampire, worm, human sacrifice, supernatural, temple, dangerous attraction, deadly creature, cult, surrealism, curses spells and rituals, obsession, transformation, monster, rape, nun, virgin, snake charmer, investigation, supernatural ability, legends and myths, obsessive quest, danger, imaginary, escapades. Anyone who has ever seen a horror film can carry on unassisted from here; no prizes for reaching the end before Russell. Format Prime Video streaming online video Devices Available to watch on Ken Russell's films could be a puzzle. People disappear once again which prompt D'Hampton and Flint to try and hunt down whatever is taking folks. Pay-Per-View videos will become available to watch once the event starts, will be available for replay for 24 hours following the event, and are not available for download.
Now add in Hugh Grant, of all people, being his most British fop, and the jaunty jig theme tune, plus a dozen other wacky Ken Russel ideas, and you have a trailer that beguiles you with its camp while making you cringe at the same time. As James correctly predicted, the giant snake roams the caves which connect Temple House with Stonerich Cavern. In a remote corner of England's Peak District, a mysterious skull is unearthed. I found myself appreciating it more today than when I first watched it in 1989, especially appreciating Amanda Donohue's performance as she gleefully attacks one victim after another. Recommendation engine sorted out scary, suspenseful, serious and gothic films with plots about supernatural, danger, deadly, vampire, blood, gory and murder mostly in Horror, Thriller and Musical genres. For more information, go to the. The remainder of the movie shows Angus, James, and Mary Trent attempting to stop Lady Marsh from freeing the creature.
I especially enjoyed her character's weakness for music, and the trance-like state in induces. August 2016 The film has received a mixed critical response. It must be seen with tongue firmly in cheek -- how else can you appreciate a tubby rent-a-cop turned freaky vampire predator, or relish Peter Capaldi lifting his Scotsman's sporran to pull out a weasel -- as in a literal weasel -- to scare away slithery snake lady Amanda Donohoe? Adapted from the novel by Bram Stoker and starring Hugh Grant and Catherine Oxenberg. 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. I did see an interview with the female lead that suggested it was one huge party. The movie begins on an archeological dig in the wilds of Scotland, where a curious fossil is discovered, a fossil that seems neither man nor beast, nor reptile, for that matter, and yet contains aspects of more than one species.
The single-disc package comes with enough extras to justify the price tag and any fans of Ken Russell will truly appreciate hearing the audio commentary. So we come to 1988 , based on the novel of the same name by Dracula author Bram Stoker. Ireland says that Russell originally wanted to cast , but she turned down the role, and was cast instead. Scottish archaeologist Angus Flint discovers an odd skull amid the ruins of a convent that he is excavating. Scottish archaeologist Angus Flint discovers an odd skull amid the ruins of a convent that he is excavating.
And just look what crawled out of the crypt this week! James D'Hampton a very young Hugh Grant the descendant of someone who killed one of these creatures which had more in common with dragons than worms opens his home up for the celebration of that event and meets archeologist Angus Flint Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi who tells him of unearthing a large skull which could fit the description of the creature D'Hampton's ancestor killed. 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. Not safe for work or kids, like you needed me to point that out. A delightful little horror show with some interesting surprises. . Before Lady Sylvia can execute her evil plan, Angus and James rescue Eve and destroy both Lady Sylvia and the giant snake.
If downloading is available, you can to two locations. You can Watch Now or Download the video to a , except for Pay-Per-View videos. He sounds so amiable, it's hard to believe his reputation of being a blustery and controversial figure. The Lair of the White Worm Trailer 1988 14 September , 93 mins In a remote corner of England's Peak District, a mysterious skull is unearthed. The film is free of damage audio sounds quite nice with a solid mo o presentation. How they ever kept this together is beyond me! 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. 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.
Archived from on 15 July 2012. It is definitely a fun horror film you can sink your fangs into. That is an assignment for young Angus Flint, who has the perfect name for an archeologist and who has made his find in the barnyard of the Trent sisters, Mary and Eve. The restored and remastered film with a few exceptions looks great with a clean and bright, 1080p transfer in 1. Soon, people begin to disappear and it coincides with the return of Lady Sylvia Marsh Amanda Donohue; Stardust but it is no coincidence, as she is in actuality an Immortal Priestess to the Snake-God Dionin and she is hungry for human flesh and blood. The dream imagery of Russell here tends to be a bit soft but that has more to do with the way it was shot and the use of visual effects.
Some movies like The Lair of the White Worm: Bram Stoker's Dracula 1992 , Gothic 1986 , Nosferatu the Vampyre 1979 , Dracula: Prince of Darkness 1966 , The Satanic Rites of Dracula 1973. 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. The skull obviously belongs to a race of giant dragons, or worms, and one of them quite possibly devoured the late Mr. Shortly thereafter, Lady Sylvia Marsh returns to Temple House, a nearby mansion, far earlier than expected. He unearths an unusual skull which appears to be that of a large snake. The remainder of the movie shows Angus, James, and Mary Trent attempting to stop Lady Marsh from freeing the creature. If you choose Watch Now, the video will instantly stream to your computer and you may later stream it on another compatible device.
Russell was once, and no doubt will be again, considered an important director. The transfer looks quite nice with solid depth, detail although I felt,the color's could have been a bit less muted. 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. Popular movie trailers from 1988 These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1988:. If you're thinking it's a horror movie, it's really not -- imagine something more like David Lynch crossed with the Rocky Horror Picture Show and you'd be closer to the actual feel of this film. 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.
The matching attributes are highlighted in bold. 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. This movie is brilliant in every way. I give it 4 Stars despite the weakness. A great candidate for a remake. The Trent girls lost their father when he disappeared during a spelunking expedition in a nearby cave. On movie website , the film has an approval rating of 64%, based on 25 reviews, with an average rating of 5.