The Worm Eaters
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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?
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The Worm Eaters ≣ 1977 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herb Robins
- Screenplay & Story
- Nancy Kapner, Herb Robins
- Original Score
- Theodore Stern
- Original Title
- The Worm Eaters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herb Robins
Nancy Kapner, Herb Robins
Theodore Stern
Willis Hawkins
Soly Bina
Ted V. Mikels
Department Leadership Roster
Herb Robins
Director
Willis Hawkins
Director of Photography
Soly Bina
Editor
Jack De Wolf
Production Design
Ted V. Mikels
Producer
Theodore Stern
Original Music Composer
Herb Robins
Writer
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What is The Worm Eaters about?
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?
Who directed The Worm Eaters?
The Worm Eaters was directed by Herb Robins.
Who stars in The Worm Eaters?
The principal cast of The Worm Eaters includes Herb Robins, Barry Hostetler, Lindsay Armstrong Black, Mike Garrison, Joseph Sacket.
When was The Worm Eaters released and how long is it?
The Worm Eaters was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Worm Eaters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Worm Eaters was composed by Theodore Stern.