Squirm is a horror film released in the USA on 30th July 1976. It’s a gripping tale of an electrical storm causing power lines to fall and touch the ground, awakening millions of earthworms who turn into man-eaters and start causing havoc among the town’s people. Key roles in this movie were played by Don Scardino, Patricia Pearcy, and R.A. Dow. Let’s explore where the movie was filmed and delve into some interesting behind-the-scenes trivia.
Where it Filmed?
Squirm was filmed in Port Wentworth, Georgia in the United States. The filming took place from November 1975 till December 1975.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Don Scardino | Mick |
| Patricia Pearcy | Geri Sanders |
| R.A. Dow | Roger Grimes |
| Jean Sullivan | Naomi Sanders |
| Fran Higgins | Alma Sanders |
| William Newman | Quigley |
| Barbara Quinn | Sheriff’s Girl |
| Carl Dagenhart | Willie Grimes |
| Angel Sande | Millie |
| Carol Jean Owens | Lizzie |
| Kim Iocouvozzi | Hank |
| Walter Dimmick | Danny |
| Leslie Thorsen | Bonnie |
| Julia Klopp | Mrs. Klopp |
| Ralph Flanders | 1st Man at Lunch Counter |
| Albert Smith | 2nd Man at Lunch Counter |
| Jim Shirah | 3rd Man at Lunch Counter |
| Harold Mumm | Bus Driver |
| W.A. Lindblatt | Power Line Repairman |
| Evan O’Hare | Soundtrack Singer |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Squirm” was released in 1976 and is 1 hour and 32 minutes long.
- The film was directed and written by Jeff Lieberman. Don Scardino played the role of Mick, Patricia Pearcy enacted the character of Geri Sanders, and R.A. Dow portrayed Roger Grimes.
- The movie was nominated for one award and received ratings from 130 users and 96 critics.
- Interesting to note that the film used an enormous number of worms, with orders of 250,000 Glycera worms at a time. This high demand used up the New England fishing industry’s supply of Glycera worms during that period.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Port Wentworth, Georgia, USA
- Latitude: 32.149092
- Longitude: -81.163168
- Place ID: ChIJgQ_BP1Si-4gR-kiTfVmUY-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Port Wentworth, GA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
