The Scarlet Worm (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2011, The Scarlet Worm is a western film directed by Michael Fredianelli, running about 93 minutes. “In the old west, the lucky ones died first. Luckier still were the ones who were never born at all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aging killer trains a young hired gun in a plot to assassinate a meek brothel owner performing barbaric abortion acts on his prostitutes.
Who’s in it. The Scarlet Worm stars Aaron Stielstra as Print, Dan van Husen as Heinrich Kley, Kevin Giffin as Hank and Brett Halsey as Mr. Paul (as Montgomery Ford), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Scarlet Worm has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scarlet Worm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scarlet Worm tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scarlet Worm (2011)?
- In US, The Scarlet Worm is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Scarlet Worm worth watching?
- The Scarlet Worm holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Worm?
- The Scarlet Worm stars Aaron Stielstra, Dan van Husen, Kevin Giffin, Brett Halsey and Michael Forest.
- When was The Scarlet Worm released?
- The Scarlet Worm was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.