. Amanda Donohoe
Lair of the White Worm, The (1988) Buy this film on DVD Buy this film on VHS Title: Lair of the White Worm, The Released: 1988 Genre: Horror Runtime: 93 min Country: UK Language: English Plot Summary: Scottish archaelogist Angus Flint discovers an odd skull amid the ruins of a convent which he is excavating. Shortly thereafter, Lady Sylvia Marsh returns to Temple House, a nearby mansion, far earlier than expected. At a party in the village, Angus meets Lord James D'Ampton, who has just inherited his family's lands, right next to Temple House. Angus learns of the D'Ampton Worm, a huge dragon/snake which an earlier D'Ampton killed by cutting it in half. (There's a pretty catchy rock-folk song that tells the D'Ampton Worm legend.) As people begin disappearing and acting strangely over the next day or two, the skull is stolen from Angus' room, and the watch of a missing person is found in a cavern which was the legendary home of the D'Ampton worm. Angus and James discover that there was an ancient cult which worshiped the worm as a god, and theorize that the creature somehow survived its "destruction", but was trapped inside the cavern. The remainder of the movie shows Angus, James, and Mary Trent attempting to stop Lady Marsh from freeing the creature... Comments: Best post-Hammer British Horror flick. This film is a glorious mix of gothic horror, gore, eroticism and British charm and is one of the only examples of horror and comedy being mixed effectively. The story is based on Bram Stoker's original novel (which I have not actually read), but I don't know how well it follows it. Other highlights include an early performence from a guy named Hugh Grant (and is probably his best movie) and the psychedelic hallucinations experienced by some of the cast. Ken Russell has created a true masterpiece full of chills and laughs that is extremely underrated. All in all, campy horror at it's best. ..Movie Stills ..Movie Stills ..Movie Stills ..Movie Stills Available to buy:  The Lair of the White Worm (DVD)  The Lair of the White Worm (VHS)  Lair of the White Worm -- by Bram Stoker (Book)  The Lair of the White Worm -- by Bram Stoker (Book) Rainbow, The (1989) Title: Rainbow, The Released: 1989 Genre: Drama Runtime: 113 min Country: UK Language: English Plot Summary: Ken Russell's rather loose adaptation of the last part of D.H. Lawrence's "The Rainbow" sees impulsive young Ursula coming of age in pastoral England around the time of the Boer War. At school, she is introduced to lovemaking by a bisexual physical education instructress. While experiencing disillusionment in her first career attempt (teaching), she has an affair with a young Army officer, who wants to marry her. Unable to accept a future of domesticity, she breaks with him, and eventually leaves home in search of her destiny. Comments: This is a beautifully written and filmed story of a young woman who just wants more than her ugly industrial town has to offer. She is influenced by a couple of unconventional older people in her life. I thought it was a sensual portrait of bisexuality and creative freedom Scene Description: Amanda Donohoe lying on a bed topless. ..Movie Stills Atlantis Conspiracy (2000) Buy this film on DVD Title: Atlantis Conspiracy ... aka Rock the Boat Released: 2000 Genre: Drama Runtime: 90 min Country: USA Language: English Plot Summary: This quirky New York City thriller stars Amanda Donohoe as a cynical woman who returns to the city unwillingly, only to find herself in the middle of a mystery. Mixed up with two old friends, one a federal agent who has seen it all, and the other a young bookie, they try to unravel the story behind a suicide and a story that just will not make sense. ..Movie Stills Available to buy:  The Atlantis Conspiracy (DVD)
Trivia Amanda Donohoe punched out an obsessed fan of her boyfriend Adam Ant when the fan held him at knife point on British TV. Replacing Jerry Hall as "Mrs. Robinson" on the London stage in The Graduate. Personal quotes "I'm an atheist, so it was actually a joy. Spitting on Christ was a great deal of fun. I can't embrace a male god who has persecuted female sexuality throughout the ages. And that persecution still goes on today all over the world." Amanda Donohoe - Filmography Below is a complete filmography (list of movies she's appeared in) "Kill City" (2004) TV Series .... Susan Alembic Lucky Day (2002/I) (TV) .... Nora Barkin ... aka Mary Higgins Clark's 'Lucky Day' (2002) (TV) (USA: complete title) Phoenix Blue (2001) .... Persha Lovich Glory Glory (2000) .... The Widow ... aka Hooded Angels (2000) (UK: MIFED title) Rock the Boat (2000) (TV) .... Lauren Marcus ... aka Atlantis Conspiracy (2000) (TV) (USA: video title) "In the Beginning" (2000) (mini) TV Series .... Zuleika Wild About Harry (2000) .... Ruth McKee Circus (2000) .... Gloria Batman Beyond: The Movie (1999) (TV) .... Mrs. Walker/The Queen Stardust (1998) .... Christine Wasacz Knight in Camelot, A (1998) (TV) .... Queen Guinevere I'm Losing You (1998) .... Mona Deware Real Howard Spitz, The (1998) .... Laura Kershaw ... aka Samantha et Monsieur Spitz (1998) (Canada: French title) "So Graham Norton" (1998) TV Series .... Self One Night Stand (1997) .... Margaux Liar Liar (1997) .... Miranda Deep Secrets (1996) (TV) .... Lara Thorn Birds: The Missing Years, The (1996) (TV) .... Meggie Cleary O'Neill Shame II: The Secret (1995) (TV) .... Diana Cadell Madness of King George, The (1994) .... Lady Pembroke ... aka Madness of George III, The (1995) (Australia) ... aka Madness of King George III, The (1995) (Australia) Woman's Guide to Adultery, A (1993) (TV) .... Jo Saxon Substitute, The (1993) (TV) .... Gayle Richards/Laura Ellington Briefest Encounter (1993) (TV) .... Siobhan ... aka Rik Mayall Presents Briefest Encounter (1993) (TV) It's Nothing Personal (1993) (TV) .... Katherine Whitloff Shame (1992) (TV) .... Diana Cadell "L.A. Law" (1986) TV Series .... Cara Jean 'C.J.' Lamb (1990-1992) Laughter of God, The (1990) .... Jane Clemant ... aka Married to Murder (1990) (USA: TV title) Paper Mask (1990) .... Christine Taylor Diamond Skulls (1989) .... Ginny ... aka Dark Obsession (1991) (USA) Tank Malling (1989) .... Helen Searle ... aka Double Cross (1989) (USA: video title) Rainbow, The (1989) .... Winifred Inger "Game, Set, and Match" (1988) TV Series .... Gloria Kent Lair of the White Worm, The (1988) .... Lady Sylvia Marsh Affair in Mind, An (1988) (TV) .... Druscilla Janus ... aka Face of Trespass, The (1988) (TV) (USA) Castaway (1987) .... Lucy Irvine Foreign Body (1986) .... Susan Partridge Frankie and Johnnie (1985) (TV) .... Reporter at Press Conference Star Quality (1985) (TV) .... Understudy Amanda Donohoe - Notable TV Guest Appearances "Shooting Stars" (1993) playing "Herself" (episode # 5.1) 6 January 2003 "I Love 1980's" (2001) playing "Herself" in episode: "New Years Compilation" (episode # 1.11) 31 December 2001 "Legend of Tarzan, The" (2001) (voice) in episode: "Tarzan and the Gauntlet of Vengeance" (episode # 1.34) 11 October 2001 "Ally McBeal" (1997) playing "Marianne Holt" in episode: "I Will Survive" (episode # 3.17) 17 April 2000 "Bob Martin" (1999) playing "Self" in episode: "The Glittering Prizes" (episode # 1.3) 16 April 2000 "Batman Beyond" (1999) playing "Queen" (voice) in episode: "Dead Man's Hand" (episode # 1.8) 20 March 1999 "TFI Friday" (1996) playing "Herself" 15 March 1996 "Murder Most Horrid" (1991) playing "Carmela Vessa" in episode: "Overkill" (episode # 2.1) 3 March 1994 "Frasier" (1993) playing "Catherine" in episode: "Call Me Irresponsible" (episode # 1.7) 28 October 1993 "Hidden Room, The" (1991) playing "Martha" in episode: "Dangerous Dreams" (episode # 2.1) 12 June 1993