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Ken Russell writes and directs this British horror adapted from Bram Stoker’s novel. The film follows Angus Flint (Peter Capaldi), a Scottish archaeologist who discovers a strange skull on the site of an old convent. Believing the skull belongs to the d’Ampton Worm, a legendary snakelike creature thought to be slain by the ancestor of local landowner James d’Ampton (Hugh Grant), Angus soon finds himself in danger as a spate of disappearances leads him to think that the evil creature may have returned from the dead to terrorise the locals once more. Synopsis – Lair of the White Worm: Hugh Grant, Amanda Donohoe, and Catherine Oxenberg star in this mix of heartstopping horror and campy humour. James DAmpton (Grant) returns to his country castle in England. Legend has it that Jamess distant ancestor once slayed the local dragon a monstrous white worm with a fondness for the sweet flesh of virgins. The young lord dismisses the legend as folklore, until archaeology student Angus Flint explores Jamess property and unearths a massive reptilian skull and a pagan snake gods ancient site of worship. When Jamess virtuous girlfriend, Eve Trent (Oxenberg), suddenly disappears, James and Angus set out to investigate the foreboding cavern said to be the worms lair, here a centuries-old mystery begins to uncoil. Special Features – Lair of the White Worm: Feature run time: 94 mins approx Audio Commentary with Director Ken Russell Audio Commentary with Lisi Russell, in conversation with Film Historian Matthew Melia Worm Food – interviews with Special Effects Artists Geoffrey Portass, Neil Gorton and Paul Jones “Cutting for Ken” – an interview with Editor Peter Davies “Trailers From Hell” featuring Producer Dan Ireland “Mary, Mary” an interview with Actress Sammi Davis Theatrical Trailer Still Gallery