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Wormtown

Movie 2025 107 min Science Fiction, Horror, Adventure Last reviewed 3 Sep 2026
Official Rating NR ClearAge 17+ Quality ★★★☆☆

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Our take

Wormtown (2025) is a horror film. One year into a plague of flesh-eating, mind-altering worms, the nocturnal town of Ashland, Ohio, has embraced the parasites’ rule. Under cult-like Mayor Joshua, zealous Ranchers spread their gospel, by persuasion or by force. A trio of uninfected women cling to survival through scavenging, extreme hygiene, and evasion. But everyone breaks eventually, unleashing betrayal, sacrilege, and body horror. Expect action violence, strong language, suicide themes. Best for mature older teens and adults

Story (may spoil tone)

One year into a plague of flesh-eating, mind-altering worms, the nocturnal town of Ashland, Ohio, has embraced the parasites’ rule. Under cult-like Mayor Joshua, zealous Ranchers spread their gospel—by persuasion or by force. A trio of uninfected women cling to survival through scavenging, extreme hygiene, and evasion. But everyone breaks eventually, unleashing betrayal, sacrilege, and body horror.

What we flagged

Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.

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Violence
Strong
Sex
Frightening
Mild
Language
Strong

Details

Violence Strong Sustained graphic fights, killings, and brutal action set pieces

Sustained graphic fights, killings, and brutal action set pieces

Language Strong Frequent f-word and harsh insults throughout dialogue and action

Frequent f-word and harsh insults throughout dialogue and action

Sex / nudity No sex found in this title

No sex found in this title

Drugs / alcohol Mild Social wine, beer, or smoking in several scenes

Social wine, beer, or smoking in several scenes

Frightening Mild Spooky jokes, brief monster beats, or tense chase moments

Spooky jokes, brief monster beats, or tense chase moments

Self-harm / suicide Strong Expect strong language in serious dialogue, including Suicide plans or…

Expect strong language in serious dialogue, including Suicide plans or self-harm references

Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title

No bullying found in this title

Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title

No gore found in this title

Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title

No dangerous behavior found in this title

Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title

No eating found in this title

Mental health Mild Brief worry or sadness in dialogue without clinical focus

Brief worry or sadness in dialogue without clinical focus

Gambling No gambling found in this title

No gambling found in this title

Grief / bereavement Mild Funeral talk, parent loss, or open grieving shape emotional beats

Funeral talk, parent loss, or open grieving shape emotional beats

Talk after watching

  • Loss shapes several choices here. What helps families talk honestly about grief?
  • The story centers on one year into a plague of flesh-eating, mind-altering worms, the nocturnal town of ashland, ohio, has embraced the parasites’ rule. What surprised you most?