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Lair of the White Worm

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Lair of the White Worm On this episode of Spandex and Monster, we visit the surreal 1988 Ken Russell directed horror film 'Lair of the White Worm'.  The source material was written  by Dracula writer Bram Stoker, and it was featured a woman who murdered and sent victims to a monster in a cave which is based upon Lambton worm. there are folklore tales of the lambton worm monster Ken did a screenplay which took elements of the book, and his characteristic approach to cinema which is make it as visceral as possible.  Future Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi and leading man Hugh Grant head out the cast along with Amanda Donohoe as the beautiful and cruel Dracula meets succubus meets cthulu worm mistress Lady Sylvia Marsh. sex, death, and horror with Lady Silvia Marsh Hugh Grant and Peter Capaldi in their first international film roles Donohoe mixes sex with horror and a dash of humor in her role as a vampire/snake worm mistress.  Russell to his credit also put

Phantom from 10,000 Leagues

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Phantom from 10,000 Leagues The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues movie art In this episode of Spandex and Monster, we visit a 1955 science fiction film cheapie obviously inspired by 'Creature from the Black Lagoon' and reflecting the social concerns of that era called 'Phantom from 10,000 Leagues'   It was directed by Dan Milner and produced by Jack Milner two former film editors who had worked together for this film.  Phantom starred Kent Taylor and Cathy Downs. The evil sea mutant that is attacking people In a nutshell, two investigators are on the trail of mysterious murders on the beach.  The corpses are burned as if by radiation.  One the shrewd scientist suspects the mysterious scientist of tampering with nature.  The other is a traditional gumshoe, off to investigate any wrong doings that may concern the government.  There are hidden secrets, shady characters, a seedy girlfriend, a beautiful daughter, and a scientist driven by madness to create an und