The Lair of the White Worm
1988
Thor’s Cave, United Kingdom
Ken Russell
Brit Comedy Horror
What’s it all about: No virgin is safe when cold-blooded Amanda Donohoe comes to town in search of sacrifices for her snake-god. Hugh Grant is out to slay the dragon, with frequent breaks for tea and finger sandwiches.
First Encounter: first viewing
Prostitute Index: low
Death By: stiletto + hot tub
Relics: department store underwear, bagpipes, tanning bed
Hoops: an 80s obsession with weaponized dildos
Heartthrob: Amanda Donohoe
Pass/Fails the Test of Time: Sammi Davis
LoFi Magic: Amanda Donohoe’s serpentine tongue and snake charm dance; the trippy and sacrilegious video-collage places that her snake venom takes you
Makes me want to: see the Adam Ant videos starring Ms. Donohoe
Candotti take: “I never saw a British woman with such a hot body.”
Manny take: “It was good I think? Idk it was funny until people started gettin brutally raped.”
Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes
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