Tales of a Worm Paranoia (1997)
animation short
Genre : Animation, Comedy
Runtime : 7M
Director : Eddie Fitzgerald
Synopsis
Johnny is a peaceful and forgiving worm until a human steps on him repeatedly. As a result, the worm becomes paranoid and angered at the human race, seeking revenge.
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