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Squirm (1976) 4.1
At the beginning of the film, we learn from one of the characters that earthworms can be called to the surface with electricity, but somehow it turns them into vicious flesh-eaters. Sure ... See full summary » Director:Jeff LiebermanWriter:Jeff Lieberman |
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Cast
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Quigley
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Willie Grimes
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Millie
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Lizzie
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Danny
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Bonnie
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At the beginning of the film, we learn from one of the characters that earthworms can be called to the surface with electricity, but somehow it turns them into vicious flesh-eaters. Sure enough, a storm that night 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. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
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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
Budget:
$470,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Runtime:
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1.85 : 1
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The Sheriff's Girl: Just fine, honey!
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On the region-1 DVD commentary of the film, Jeff Lieberman says that the old farmhouse used for Mr. Beardsley's home during the shoot is known as one of the most infamous haunted houses in Georgia. See more »Goofs
When Geri and Mick are hurrying away in Geri's station wagon - there is a squealing sound made by the tires, but at the same time, a close up of the tires shows they are on dirt/grass. 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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Reading some of the negative reviews for Squirm, I can't help but wonder if some people tend to prejudge it just because its "one of those 70's bug flicks". I saw this movie at the theater when it was first released, and watching it now on video, it still holds up today as a very well made film.
The set locations were perfect for giving that "small town down south" feeling. And, though the acting by some of the locals left something to be desired, I thought the main characters did a very good job, especially considering the type of movie this was. The music score was terrific and gave the film some great moments. The photography was very good, and probably one of the best using low-light scenes with only candles. And the special effects hold up very well by today's standards.
O.K., I'll point out a few negatives. Some of the dialog is hilariously bad, and tends to stereotype "southerners". Of course, as with most of these types of films, the science doesn't hold up, but thats why its called "science FICTION".
In closing, I can highly recommend this movie to any fan of sci-fi-nature-strikes-back and horror movies. But please, watch it with an open mind- you'll enjoy it better.
Definitely not MST3K material.