The Lair of the White Worm
Summary
Paul Shear and guests Jason Manuzis and Junian Raphael discuss the 1988 Ken Russell cult horror film The Lair of the White Worm. They analyze the plot's confusing mix of folklore, Dracula references, and British class dynamics, while praising the film's visual style and the performance of the snake-woman. The hosts also debate the movie's bizarre production details, such as the VW Bug prop and the "tighty whiteies" sacrifice scene, ultimately concluding that the film succeeds as a chaotic, avant-garde piece of cinema.
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