Top 10 Sci-Fi Movies About Worms

Description: This fantasy film includes the Landstriders, creatures that resemble giant, worm-like beings, adding to the otherworldly atmosphere of the film.

Fact: The film was a collaboration between Jim Henson and Frank Oz, using advanced puppetry techniques. It took over five years to complete.

Description: Set on the desert planet Arrakis, "Dune" features the colossal sandworms, which are integral to the planet's ecosystem and the spice melange, a substance that extends human life and enhances mental abilities.

Fact: The sandworms were created using a combination of practical effects and stop-motion animation. The film's director, David Lynch, later disowned the theatrical cut.

Description: Based on Bram Stoker's novel, this film involves a giant, worm-like creature that is worshipped as a god by a cult, blending horror with dark comedy.

Fact: The film was directed by Ken Russell, known for his eccentric and often controversial films. It features a young Hugh Grant in one of his early roles.

Description: This cult classic features giant, subterranean worms known as Graboids that terrorize a small Nevada town. It's a perfect blend of horror, comedy, and action, making it a standout in the sci-fi worm genre.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a straight horror movie, but the humor was added during filming. The Graboids were inspired by the Mongolian Death Worm.

Description: Although not centered around worms, the film features the Arachnids, insect-like aliens with worm-like features, in a satirical take on military sci-fi.

Fact: The film was initially misunderstood as a straightforward action movie, but it's actually a sharp satire of fascist militarism. The bugs were designed by Phil Tippett, known for his work on "Jurassic Park."

Description: This teen sci-fi horror includes alien parasites that resemble worms, taking over the bodies of high school teachers and students.

Fact: The film was inspired by the classic "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" but with a high school twist. It features a young Josh Hartnett and Elijah Wood.

Description: Although primarily a horror film, it includes creatures with worm-like characteristics in a cave setting, making it a thrilling addition to this list.

Fact: The film was shot in a real cave system in the UK, adding to the claustrophobic atmosphere. The creatures were designed to be both terrifying and biologically plausible.

Description: A mix of horror and comedy, this film features alien parasites that turn humans into grotesque, worm-like creatures.

Fact: Directed by James Gunn, who later became known for "Guardians of the Galaxy," this was his directorial debut. The film pays homage to classic B-movies.

Description: While not strictly sci-fi, this film blends elements of horror and western with creatures that resemble giant worms, burrowing beneath the earth to capture their prey.

Fact: The movie was inspired by the legend of the "Burrowers," creatures from Native American folklore. It was shot in South Dakota, providing an authentic backdrop for the story.

Description: While not exclusively about worms, the film features a variety of creatures from another dimension, including worm-like entities, in a chilling tale of survival.

Fact: The ending of the film is famously different from Stephen King's novella, which King himself praised as one of the best adaptations of his work.