A powerful storm in rural Georgia causes widespread power outages, and electrical lines fall into the saturated ground. This surge of electricity agitating the soil draws hordes of bloodthirsty worms to the surface. Mick travels from New York to visit his girlfriend, Geri, in her small hometown, only to find the community in disarray. Strange incidents begin occurring, and the couple discovers the abnormally aggressive behavior of the worms. Together with Geri's family, they attempt to understand what is happening while dealing with rising tensions among the locals.

The true horror becomes apparent as more people fall victim to the worms' relentless attacks. The couple's search for answers and a solution to the monstrous infestation leads them into increasingly dangerous situations. As the worms multiply and their behavior escalates, Mick and Geri find themselves in a desperate struggle to survive. The once quiet town turns into a horrific battleground against an ever-growing and insidious threat lurking beneath their feet.