Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Don Scardino | ... | Mick | |
Patricia Pearcy | ... | Geri Sanders | |
R.A. Dow | ... | Roger Grimes | |
Jean Sullivan | ... | Naomi Sanders | |
Peter MacLean | ... | Sheriff Jim Reston (as Peter Mac Lean) | |
Fran Higgins | ... | Alma Sanders | |
William Newman | ... | Quigley | |
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Barbara Quinn | ... | Sheriff's Girl |
Carl Dagenhart | ... | Willie Grimes | |
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Angel Sande | ... | Millie |
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Carol Jean Owens | ... | Lizzie |
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Kim Iocouvozzi | ... | Hank |
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Walter Dimmick | ... | Danny |
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Leslie Thorsen | ... | Bonnie |
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Julia Klopp | ... | Mrs. Klopp |
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
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.