Squirm (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1976, Squirm is a horror film directed by Jeff Lieberman, running about 92 minutes. “This was the night of the CRAWLING TERROR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Squirm stars Don Scardino as Mick, Patricia Pearcy as Geri Sanders, R.A. Dow as Roger Grimes and Jean Sullivan as Naomi Sanders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Squirm has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Squirm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Squirm tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Squirm (1976)?
- In US, Squirm is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Squirm worth watching?
- Squirm holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Squirm?
- Squirm stars Don Scardino, Patricia Pearcy, R.A. Dow, Jean Sullivan and Peter MacLean.
- When was Squirm released?
- Squirm was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.