A storm causes some power lines to break and touch the ground, drawing millions of man-eating worms out of the earth, and into town where they quickly start munching on the locals.
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In Fly Creek, a storm knocks down the power lines, transforming worms in mutant creatures. Mick travels from New York to meet his girlfriend Geri Sanders and stays at her home with her mother Naomi Sanders and her sister Alma Sanders. On the arrival, Mick has a friction with Sheriff Jim Reston and with Geri's neighbor Roger Grimes that woos her. Soon they find that Fly Creek is infested of carnivorous worms that are devouring the inhabitants, but Sheriff Reston believes it is a prank of Mick. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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An avalanche of killer worms...writhing across the land in a tidal wave of terror! See more »Genres:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
30 July 1976 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Noite do Terror Rastejante See more »Filming Locations:
Port Wentworth, Georgia, USABox Office
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$470,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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The Sheriff's Girl: Just fine, honey!
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(uncredited)
Music by Robert Prince
Lyrics by Hal Hackady
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When Mick, Jerry and Roger goes fishing, Mick is ,fishing in the bait box with his hand inserted and rummaging. Later, when Jerry and Roger are alone, the bait box tips over with half a box of worms and no need to rummage. See more »Quotes
Sheriff: [making love to his girl in an empty jail cell] How do you like the accomodations?The Sheriff's Girl: Just fine, honey!
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A Million Ways to Love You(uncredited)
Music by Robert Prince
Lyrics by Hal Hackady
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Against FOOD OF THE GODS, DOGS, KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS, the irrepressible SLUGS and other nature-gone-berserk flicks, SQUIRM stands tall.
The worms are the thing here, but their existence does not short-change the film's acting, storyline and characterizations. Director Jeff Lieberman, a fellow of immense cinematic intelligence (BLUE SUNSHINE, JUST BEFORE DAWN), has crafted a smart, stylish little thriller that delivers on its promise.
Rick Baker's worms are very impressive and Lieberman knows when to reveal them and when to keep them -- literally -- in the dark.
The set-up is simple. Following a filthy, dirty storm, downed powerlines send bolts of electricity into the earth. Shocked worms turn rabid and begin to menace "us".
The film is exceptionally well photographed and acted, the rural setting works beautifully, and the climax packs a punch.
Solid filmmaking all 'round.