When Seventies Elton John goes to visit his girl way down somewhere in Virginia, he's all expecting some passionate loving (wait, that doesn't sound like Elton John at all), but instead gets surrounded by pink, wriggling slimy things instead (that sounds more like Elton John).What's happened, right, is that there was some sort of storm and the some electricity hit the ground and then all these worms (who were residing in a worm farm) all went a bit mental and start chowing down on the locals, none of whom in the slightest belief Elton John's theories (or even like him in the least, especially that sheriff with the simply bizarre haircut. You know, it's one of those nature on the loose deals, only this one manages to pick a pretty harmless creature. It's far too slow as well, what with Elton and his girl doing exciting things like checking dental records, going fishing and trying to convince the sheriff that something's wrong over and over and over again.The video cover to this one scared that crap out of me when I was young (when video shops existed), but sadly it didn't live up to it all. The wormface bit was good though, but that's it!

Whew...! I just took off my PCP Goggles (Heh, Bradly Bean, your review intro was GREAT! :) A 'must read' review if you have the chance.Well, my reaction is not quite as colourful as that of the gentleman mentioned above, but I just finished watching the film (in HD no less) and I'm earnestly trying to sort out my impressions at 11 P.M. at night (well, I guess the 'P.M.' part is a giveaway...) Anyway, I did enjoy the film and yes it DID somehow seem to keep my interest throughout it's runtime. Not exactly riveting, but entertaining. I love what ol' Bradly said about the supposed 'Georgia' accents; that was funny! And quite true; as I was beginning to watch the movie with my headphones on, I actually paused it and called my 86 year old Dad over and said you have GOT to hear the absolutely most HORRENDOUS 'Southern' accents that you will ever hear. He agreed (Southern accents are not among his favourites anyway)Mr. Lieberman does indeed have some talent for telling even a silly story like this pretty well, given that the total budget for this film was likely a bit shy of what a family of 4 would spend at a Red Lobster on any given afternoon. But, as my 'Summary' suggests, those pulsating piles of spaghetti were DAMN hilarious! I read here in the Trivia that I guess they did use like hundreds of thousands of worms or something like that, but I personally only saw maybe a few hundred and LOTS and LOTS of squirming spaghetti! Funny... BUT, other than that, I have to admit that with such a silly premise and so little money, the director did rustle up a few effective moments and genuine scares and like I said, SOMEHOW kept our interest at varying levels for about an hour and a half.I've seen Mr. Lieberman interviewed and he is actually quite interesting and funny. I really appreciated his effort and effectiveness in his first short where he was specifically hired to make a cautionary short film about drugs. You HAVE to admire his creative approach. And his following full length movie 'BLUE SUNSHINE' is a blast. And his much later 'SATAN'S HELPER' is a very odd, quirky, but still somewhat intriguing film. Seeing this as his first big screen effort makes me really wish that he had had many more opportunities to develop his talents and abilities, but apparently he has only really made a handful of films. Even with that, he has something of a reputation and a little notoriety. Too bad he couldn't ultimately make more out of it.So, the bottom line is (and I DO enjoy saying 'Bottom') that if you have a STRONG affection for these old Monster Horror films, AND you have a very, VERY forgiving spirit, then you most likely will enjoy this movie at least a little bit...

Starting in the late 60s and through the mid-80s, horror directors really came up with some ingenious plots. Case in point: this little killer worm movie filmed in Georgia. Based on the premise that a violent electric storm sent millions of volts into the ground, causing literally thousands of worms to turn into zombie-like killers. To best describe this movie, imagine a Tennessee Williams play gone berserk and you've got an inkling.The story: a red-haired New Yorker named Mick has come down to visit a red-haired southern belle named Geri. However, the creepy country boy next door, named Roger, doesn't like Mick making moves on her. And as if that wasn't bad enough, a pervy borderline vigilante sheriff sets his sights on Mick as a troublemaker. Almost immediately, we get a sense that something's rotten in the state of Georgia. And all the main characters, save Mick, seem to be a little nutty. Oh and did I mention the rampaging worms?! Yes, there's a lot of underlying tension brewing and the movie's plot deftly handles every development. The special effects and make-up is chilling to say the least. My two favorite scenes are when the worms attack Roger and he turns into a loony worm guy, and when we find a man who's been hollowed out by worms. I challenge even a die-hard horror fan not to flinch and feel a tiny wriggle of apprehension! As I said earlier, the 70s was ripe with imaginative horror flicks and this one qualifies as one of the most under-appreciated. So hunt it down and get ready to squirm with thrills and chills!

The population of a backwoods community is overcome by worms, after they're agitated by the effects of currents following an electrical storm. Local girl (Pearcy, like an earthenware pot, she's fiery with good old fashioned charm) finds herself at the centre of the strange phenomenon, battling jealous suitors, sleazy law enforcement and oodles and oodles of worm noodles. Her new boyfriend (the amiable if painfully nerdy Scardino) making his first visit to the boondocks, gets a little extra 'something' in his milkshake, then realises that local yokel (an unnerving portrayal by the unknown actor Dow) has the hots for his girl. If looks could kill, the worms would be the least of his worries.Sharp, witty and scary, "Squirm" will make you do just that – there's a tongue-in-cheek script, pleasant scenery and some fantastic (and gory) special effects. Extreme close-up shots of feeding worms, mandibles protracted, is cleverly overlaid with an almost primeval scream that will leave you writhing in discomfort. The cast, whilst mostly obscure, are well led by director Lieberman and deliver their witty dialogue with consummate precision.Pearcy is an unconventionally beautiful yet spirited heroine, whereas Scardino, whilst undeniably assertive, isn't the epitome of alpha masculinity (note his bare-chested warrior turn). It's a case of Scardino being the brains, Pearcy the brawn, which makes for a neat stereotype twist. Dependable supporting actor Peter MacLean is perfectly cast as the womanizing local sheriff, his silver tongued, velvet baritone and virile male gaze creating a memorable creepy cop villain. And finally, Higgins is a quintessential ugly duckling, in an odd but likable characterisation as Pearcy's maturing sister, keen not to miss out on any of the action.Lieberman has done an outstanding job with apparently limited resources; hip, funny and suspenseful, "Squirm" is a highly astute little shocker full of surprises that goes well beyond expectations, and shouldn't fail to impress.