The Lair of the White Worm
- Year: 1988
- Country of origin: UK
- Genre: Horror
- Director: Ken Russell
- Length: 93 min
Film Synopsis
The Lair of the White Worm (1988) follows an archaeologist drawn into myth and madness when she encounters a centuries‑old legend of a seductive serpent deity tied to an isolated English estate. As occult rites, pagan lore, and uncanny transformations surge around her, allies and enemies blur amid creeping dread and grotesque visions that fuse desire with horror. This horror fantasy blends surreal atmosphere and cult eccentricity in a phantasmagoric dive into folklore and fear.
The Lair of the White Worm Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Lions Gate BD-A/US/OOP 2017 | Artisan DVD-1/US/OOP 2003 | Pioneer DVD-0/US/OOP 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Director/Writer Ken Russell | |||
| Audio Commentary by Lisi Russell (Wife of Director Ken Russell), Moderated by Matthew Melia | |||
| Cutting for Ken - Interview with Editor Peter Davies | |||
| Mary, Mary - Interview with Actress Sammi Davis | |||
| Worm Food: The Effects of “The Lair of the White Worm” - Interviews with Special Effects Artists Geoffrey Portass, Neil Gorton and Paul Jones | |||
| Trailers from Hell with Executive Producer Dan Ireland | |||
| Stills Gallery | |||
| Biographies | |||
| Comparison with the Novel | |||
| Special Effects Overview | |||
| Theatrical Trailer | |||
| TV Spot |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Lions Gate’s “Vestron Video Collector’s Series” Blu-ray reissued as a SteelBook (2024/05/14).
- Artisan’s DVD contains no extras.
- Pioneer’s “Special Edition” DVD includes a trailer for Salome’s Last Dance (1988).
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