The Lair Of The White Worm

The Lair of the White Worm is a 1988 British horror film directed by Ken Russell loosely based on Bram Stoker's final novel. Set in a remote English countryside it revolves around the mysterious Lady Sylvia Marsh a seductive noblewoman who is revealed to be an ancient and monstrous white worm worshipped by a cult. When a young archaeology student Angus Flint unearths a peculiar skull on her property it sparks a series of bizarre and terrifying events. With the help of the local lord's son James D'Ampton Angus unravels the dark secrets of Lady Marsh's connection to a pagan snake god and her thirst for human sacrifice. The film combines elements of horror humor and surrealism delving into themes of ancient mythology sexual symbolism and the battle between good and evil creating an unsettling and visually captivating experience for audiences.