The Worm Eaters(1977)
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The Worm Eaters Synopsis
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?
The Worm Eaters (1977) is a comedy and horror film directed by Herb Robins, released on April 12, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Herb Robins, Barry Hostetler, Lindsay Armstrong Black and Mike Garrison. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Herb Robins
- Writers:
- Herb Robins, Nancy Kapner
- Producers:
- Ted V. Mikels
- Cinematographer:
- Willis Hawkins
- Composer:
- Theodore Stern
- Production:
- Cinema Features
- Status:
- Released
The Worm Eaters (1977) Trailer
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The Worm Eaters Cast & Crew
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Directed by Herb Robins, written by Herb Robins and Nancy Kapner, produced by Ted V. Mikels.
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The Worm Eaters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Worm Eaters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Worm Eaters online?
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The Worm Eaters (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Worm Eaters?
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The main cast of The Worm Eaters (1977) includes Herb Robins, Barry Hostetler, Lindsay Armstrong Black, Mike Garrison and Joseph Sacket. The film was directed by Herb Robins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Worm Eaters released?
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The Worm Eaters was released on April 12, 1977 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Worm Eaters worth watching?
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The Worm Eaters (1977) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Worm Eaters?
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