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Cult Classics: Death Becomes Her
Hollywood frenemies turn to the dark arts to gain everlasting youth
9:00 AM
Cult Classics: The Lair of the White Worm
Ken Russell’s campy horror of vampire snakes set in the English countryside
Arc Cinema
8:00PM
$19.50 Full / $16.50 Concession (+$1.50 booking fee)
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Cult Classics: The Lair of the White Worm 23 October, 2026
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.
1988 | R18+ | DCP | UK, USA | D: Ken Russell
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
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.
Arc Cinema
We are situated in the heart of Canberra on McCoy Circuit, Acton, between the shores of Lake Burley Griffin and the grounds of the Australian National University. Just a 10-minute walk from the city and state bus interchanges.
1 McCoy Circuit, Acton, ACT 2601
Film Details
Year
1988
Details
DCP 93 mins R 18+
Director
Ken Russell
Countries
UK, USA
Events in this series
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Cult Classics: Showgirls
Kitsch classic of jagged choreography and gendered power from the maker of Basic Instinct
9:00 AM
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Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap
Series of Friday night filmic feasts showcasing cinema with bite
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