Horror

Squirm

- This was the night of the CRAWLING TERROR!

A violent electrical storm topples power lines into the rain soaked earth that is home for an aggressive breed of worms. The high voltage causes the worms to mutate into larger, hostile hordes of man-eating worms that lie in wait for the residents of Fly Creek.

Release Date : 1976-07-30

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Squirm CompanyAmerican International Pictures

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Mick

Original Name : Don Scardino

Gender : Male

Character Name : Geri Sanders

Original Name : Patricia Pearcy

Gender : Female

Character Name : Roger Grimes

Original Name : R.A. Dow

Gender : Male

Character Name : Naomi Sanders

Original Name : Jean Sullivan

Gender : Female

Character Name : Sheriff Jim Reston

Original Name : Peter MacLean

Gender : Male

Character Name : Alma Sanders

Original Name : Fran Higgins

Gender : Male

Character Name : Quigley

Original Name : William Newman

Gender : Male

Character Name : The Sheriff's Girl

Original Name : Barbara Quinn

Gender : Male

Character Name : Willie Grimes

Original Name : Carl Dagenhart

Gender : Male

Character Name : Millie

Original Name : Angel Sande

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lizzie

Original Name : Carol Jean Owens

Gender : Male

Character Name : Hank

Original Name : Kim Iocouvozzi

Gender : Male

Character Name : Danny

Original Name : Walter Dimmick

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bonnie

Original Name : Leslie Thorsen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mrs. Klopp

Original Name : Julia Klopp

Gender : Male

Character Name : 1st Man at Lunch Counter

Original Name : Ralph Flanders

Gender : Male

Character Name : 2nd Man at Lunch Counter

Original Name : Albert Smith

Gender : Male

Character Name : 3rd Man at Lunch Counter

Original Name : Jim Shirah

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bus Driver

Original Name : Harold Mumm

Gender : Male

Character Name : Power Line Repairman

Original Name : W.A. Lindblatt

Gender : Male

Reviews

Wuchak

@Wuchak

2021-06-23

***The Best Horror Flick about Hostile Worms Ever Made!*** After the incredible success of Jaws in 1975 "nature runs amok" flicks became real popular for the next decade or so; in fact, they're still being made. "Squirm" was released one year after "Jaws" in late July 1976 in the USA and most other countries in 1977-1978. THE PLOT: A storm downs power lines in a coastal Georgia town, electrifying the wet mud and unleashing millions of 10-18 inch sand worms of the area. City slicker Mick (John Scardino) comes into town to visit redhead Geri (Patricia Pearcy), eldest daughter of a widow (Jean Sullivan). A slow-witted local hick Roger (R.A. Dow) is attacked by the worms and goes mad as slimy creatures attack the citizens over the course of a day and night. The opening claims that the events are based on an actual incident from September 29, 1975. The first time I saw "Squirm" I was about 13 years old and high as a kite (something I don't do anymore) and, man, it scared the you-know-what out of me! I was completely taken in by the story, the eerie mood and Deep South ambiance. I was ENTRANCED. Seeing it again as an adult (and sober), it's understandably not as scary or captivating, but that first viewing won my utmost and eternal respect. "Squirm" was actually shot in the deep South, in Port Wentworth, Georgia (just North of Savannah), and all the actors go for the whole "Southern" bit with aplomb. So the film has a real authentic Southern feel. The story is generally slow-paced but that's okay because the movie only runs 92 minutes. It has loads of atmosphere and a few really creepy scenes, like when the worms attack Roger's face while fishing in a rowboat with Geri. The story isn’t campy at all, as some claim, although there’s some realistic humor. It's pretty much presented in all seriousness; and the acting by the main characters is believable and good (not so much with the peripheral characters). Roger strikes you as a likable genuine country boy before the attack. All of these factors explain how I was able to get swept up in the story and take it seriously (at least as serious as such a story can be taken). It may not be a Grade A film like "Jaws" or "Orca" but it's certainly a quality "B" film, that is, if you have a taste for "nature runs amok" flicks. Don't listen to those who say this is a Grade Z flick. It's not; it’s a well-made B picture. How you will take "Squirm" depends on your personality. Some will find it unintentionally funny or cheesy, while others, like me, will take it seriously and enjoy the eerie air, Southern locations and a few good frights. "Squirm" is effective for the type of film it is. GRADE: B