One of the worst films I've ever seen.
The Lair of the White Worm (1988)
Tomatometer
How does the Tomatometer work ![]()
Reviews Counted:22
Fresh:12
Rotten:10
Average Rating:5.5/10
Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: In a remote corner of England's lavish Peak District, a mysterious skull is unearthed. But even more mysterious is the snakelike Lady Sylvia who steals the skull, then engages in erotic worship of... In a remote corner of England's lavish Peak District, a mysterious skull is unearthed. But even more mysterious is the snakelike Lady Sylvia who steals the skull, then engages in erotic worship of her pagan god, The White Worm, who hungers for the taste of virginal flesh. Adapted from the novel by Bram Stoker. [More]
Starring: Sammi Davis, Catherine Oxenberg, Amanda Donohoe, Hugh Grant
Starring: Sammi Davis, Catherine Oxenberg, Amanda Donohoe, Hugh Grant, Peter Capaldi, Stratford Johns
Director: Ken Russell
Director: Ken Russell
Get This Movie
Reviews for The Lair of the White Worm
Cheap effects and gratuitous displays of nudity only heighten the film's delirious demeanor.
Half-serious and half-mocking, this film occupies a confused area where it isn't exactly sure what it is.
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 14% 14% | The Ugly Truth |
| 98% 98% | Up |
| 36% 36% | G.I. Joe: The Rise of … |
| 52% 52% | The Taking of Pelham 1… |
| 45% 45% | Ice Age: Dawn of the D… |
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 32% 32% | Terminator Salvation |
| 44% 44% | Night at the Museum: B… |
| 86% 86% | A Christmas Tale |
| 60% 60% | Paper Heart |
RT On Current TV
DIRECTV 358 | Comcast 107 | DISH Network 196 | More...
What’s Hot On RT
Other News
CloseSponsored Links
Around The Network
- The Lair of the White Worm at Rotten Tomatoes
Fresh Links
Featured

The director talks about puppetry perfection and his film, Fantastic Mr. Fox

Hollywood.com ponders whether or not an animated film could win Best Picture.

Richard Corliss previews the season's best offerings and hottest tickets.

The AV Club's Mike D'Angelo airs his beefs with Alfonso Cuaron's Children of Men.
Promos

Get the latest Tomatometer updates on upcoming movies!



Top Critic



