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The Worm Eaters

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1977 · 90 min Comedy Horror
4.2 / 10 · TMDB

Herman Umgar, a German hermit, has an ability to communicate with worms. One day the mayor of the town runs him off his property, so in revenge he plants worms in everybody's food. However, these worms are a special breed of mutant worms from the Red Tide, and when the people eat them they are transformed into giant worms themselves. These worm-people also become Herman's slaves. What will the remaining do?

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Year 1977
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Horror
Director Herb Robins
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.2/10 (18 votes)

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The film constructs its absurd premise by relying on the stark contrast between small-town life and grotesque body horror. It explores themes of revenge and loss of humanity through the lens of charmingly cheap practical effects.

What lingers after the credits is the sheer commitment to its ridiculous concept. This is a film where the production's enthusiasm far outshines its technical limitations. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Herb Robins

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Best viewed late at night with a like-minded audience. Perfect for a 'so-bad-it's-good' movie marathon.

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