The Lair of the White Worm
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The Lair of the White Worm is a Gothic horror novel and dark fantasy novel by the Irish writer Bram Stoker. It was first published by Rider and Son of London in 1911 – the year before Stoker's death –
Cover of the first edition
1911 illustration by Pamela Colman Smith, facing page 60 in the first edition
1911 illustration by Smith, facing page 86 in the first edition
1911 illustration by Pamela Colman Smith, facing page 100 in the first edition
The Lair of the White Worm is a 1988 supernatural comedy horror film written, produced and directed by Ken Russell. The film stars Amanda Donohoe, Hugh Grant, Catherine Oxenberg, and Peter Capaldi. Lo
The Lair of the White Worm
…abridged and rewritten version was published by William Foulsham. It was shortened from 40 chapters to 28. The novel was adapted by Ken Russell into a 1988 film of the same name. The central character of the book is Adam Salton, an Australian (living there at the outset) who in 1860 is contacted by his elderly great-uncle…
Theatrical release poster
Russell incorporated elements of the English folktale of the Lambton Worm into the screenplay.
Russell originally offered the part of Lady Sylvia Marsh to Tilda Swinton (pictured), but she declined.