How To Eat Fried Worms (HBO)

About 'How To Eat Fried Worms'

'How to Eat Fried Worms,' based on the 1973 Thomas Rockwell book, was released in 2006 as a family comedy movie on HBO. The plot revolves around an 11-year-old boy Billy who, on a dare, starts a tussle with the school's bullies by accepting the challenge to eat ten worms in one day. Each worm must be cooked in a unique, stomach-churning recipe, leading to hilarious and revolting scenarios.

Making / Production

'How to Eat Fried Worms' was produced by New Line Cinema and Walden Media. The film was directed by Bob Dolman, who perfectly captured the childhood imagination, fear and triumph. The visual effects used in the film were handled by Hammerhead Productions, making the worm-eating scenes memorable and quite ghastly.

Actors

• Luke Benward played Billy, who excels in his role as the innocent newcomer who stands up to the bullies.
• Hallie Kate Eisenberg played Erika, Billy's supportive and understanding friend.
• Adam Hicks played Joe, the antagonist and school bully.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• In the movie, the 'worms' were actually made of pasta, gummy candies and other edible foodstuffs.
• The author of the book, Thomas Rockwell, is the son of famous illustrator Norman Rockwell.
• The film was shot in Texas, USA.

Quotes

• "You have to eat the worm! The whole worm and nothing but the worm!" - Joe
• "I guess a good gross-out is in the eye of the beholder." - Billy

Music, Soundtrack

• Robert Folk was the composer of the playful score for 'How to Eat Fried Worms'.
• Songs such as "Let it Go" by Tim Armstrong, "It's Alright" by Bang Sugar Bang, "Hooch" by Melvins, etc. feature in the film.