Squirm – Invasion der Bestien (1976)

Squirm – Invasion der Bestien: Directed by Jeff Lieberman. With Don Scardino, Patricia Pearcy, R.A. Dow, Jean Sullivan. A storm 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.

“Against FOOD OF THE GODS, DOGS, KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS, the irrepressible SLUGS and other nature-gone-berserk flicks, SQUIRM stands tall.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe worms are the thing here, but their existence does not short-change the filmu0026#39;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.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eRick Bakeru0026#39;s worms are very impressive and Lieberman knows when to reveal them and when to keep them — literally — in the dark.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe 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 u0026quot;usu0026quot;.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film is exceptionally well photographed and acted, the rural setting works beautifully, and the climax packs a punch.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSolid filmmaking all u0026#39;round.”