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Squirm (1976): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Squirm is a 1976 horror film directed by Jeff Lieberman, starring Patricia Pearcy as Geri Sanders, Don Scardino and R.A. Dow. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Where to watch Watch the trailer
Squirm (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Jeff Lieberman
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
Studio
Squirm Company
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Squirm About?

The premise of Squirm without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

On a storm‑ridden night, a violent electrical storm brings down power lines onto the rain‑soaked fields surrounding Fly Creek, home to an aggressive breed of worms. The surge of high voltage mutates the creatures into massive, hostile, man‑eating hordes that stalk the town’s residents, turning the quiet community into a ground of crawling terror.

Squirm Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • power outage
  • worm
  • thunderstorm
  • skeleton
  • small town
  • killer worm
  • shower
  • tree falls on a house
  • mother daughter relationship
  • sister sister relationship
  • corpse
  • woods
+38 more
  • widow
  • jealousy
  • candle
  • skull
  • rowboat
  • pickup truck
  • prejudice
  • cigarette lighter
  • southern accent
  • attic
  • unwanted kiss
  • sitting in a tree
  • hole in the ceiling
  • fishing
  • worm in food
  • investigation
  • sheriff
  • woman in a shower
  • nipples
  • creature feature
  • smoking marijuana
  • american south
  • breaking a plate
  • entering through a window
  • fight
  • father son relationship
  • subjective camera
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • flashlight
  • bound and gagged
  • waitress
  • marijuana
  • screaming woman
  • handyman
  • antique dealer
  • spaghetti
  • block of ice
  • hiding in a chest
Where to watch

Where to Watch Squirm

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Squirm Cast & Characters

Patricia Pearcy leads the cast as Geri Sanders, with Don Scardino as Mick and R.A. Dow as Roger Grimes. Directed by Jeff Lieberman; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Squirm

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Plot

Squirm Plot Summary

What happens in Squirm from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On September 29, 1975, in the quiet rural town of Fly Creek, Georgia, a powerful storm ruptures an overhead power line, leaving the community in darkness. The line crashes into mud and electrifies the worms lurking beneath, setting off a chain of eerie, escalating events that hinge on nature, voltage, and fear. The morning after, a tense sense of routine gives way to a bizarre crisis when a worm shipment from a local worm farm—100,000 bloodworms and sandworms—escapes from a truck. Geri Sanders [Patricia Pearcy] borrows a pickup from her worm-farming neighbor, Roger Grimes [R.A. Dow], to fetch her boyfriend, Mick [Don Scardino], who has just returned from New York City for a vacation. The blend of everyday errands and extraordinary danger tension the town as they head into town.

Full summary

The whole story of Squirm, scene by scene

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Videos

Squirm Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Squirm (1976) - Trailer
  • Trailer Squirm ≣ 1976 ≣ Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Squirm?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What type of creatures become lethal after being electrified in the film?
Cars

Cars in Squirm

14 cars on screen, including the 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire and the 1972 Chevrolet C-20.

All 14 cars
  • 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire in Squirm 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire Important role
  • 1972 Chevrolet C-20 in Squirm 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Minor role
  • 1965 Dodge D-Series in Squirm 1965 Dodge D-Series Minor role
  • 1953 GMC PD 4104 in Squirm 1953 GMC PD 4104 Minor role
Details

Squirm Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Squirm - I carnivori venuti dalla savana” and “Squirm - Invasion der Bestien”.

Also known as
  • Squirm - I carnivori venuti dalla savana
  • Squirm - Invasion der Bestien
  • La Nuit des vers géants
  • Черви
  • スクワーム
  • Squirm: Gusanos asesinos
  • Quái Vật Từ Lòng Đất
  • 恐怖食肉虫
  • 스퀌
  • Červi
  • Kıvranış

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FAQ

Squirm FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Squirm, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Squirm?

Squirm runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Squirm released?

Squirm was released on July 30, 1976.

Who directed Squirm?

Squirm was directed by Jeff Lieberman.

More films by Jeff Lieberman

Who is in the cast of Squirm?

Squirm stars Patricia Pearcy as Geri Sanders, Don Scardino as Mick and R.A. Dow as Roger Grimes, among 20 credited actors.

Where can I watch Squirm?

In the US, Squirm is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM Plus (availability from JustWatch).

Does Squirm have a post-credit scene?

No. Squirm has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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