Cult Classics: The Lair of the White Worm

Cult Classics: The Lair of the White Worm

Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap
Fri
23
Fri 23 Oct 8:00 PM

Arc Cinema
Allocated Seating
October
Fri 23 Oct

1988 | R18+ | DCP | UK, USA | D: Ken Russell     

The NFSA presents a series of irreverent, Friday night filmic feasts, curated and hosted by drag artist and culture warrior Venus Mantrap.   
 
Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap dives into the world of sharp, edgy films and beloved fan favourites. Each event features a pre-screening live performance by Venus in our beautiful art deco Arc Cinema.
  

Our Cult Classics screenings are often interactive and always full of laughs and surprises. Leave your serious side at home and enjoy a movie night with a twist. And probably a shimmy.  

A young archaeologist (Peter Capaldi) meets Lady Sylvia Marsh (Amanda Donohoe) in rural Derbyshire and uncovers her links to an ancient serpent cult; and Lord James D’Ampton (Hugh Grant) is soon drawn in.  

Adapted from a Bram Stoker novel, this absurd horror blends sexist tastelessness with plenty of phallic farce.   

Director Ken Russell is at his kinky best in this horror story that is adult in its thrills, humor and sexuality.’ – Chicago Tribune 

Includes pre-screening introduction and live performance by Venus Mantrap.

Available as a 11-film Cult Classics Season Pass with She-Devil, Making Mr. RightDesperately Seeking SusanSex, Lies and VideotapeBlood Simple (Directors Cut)ScannersBody DoubleStrange DaysThe Lair of the White WormDeath Becomes Her, and Showgirls. Learn More.  


October
Fri 23 Oct

Arc Cinema

1 McCoy Circuit Acton, Australian Capital Territory, 2601