Tremors

1990 "They say there's nothing new under the sun. But under the ground…"
7.1| 1h36m| PG-13| en| More Info
Released: 19 January 1990 Released
Producted By: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
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Val McKee and Earl Bassett are in a fight for their lives when they discover that their desolate town has been infested with gigantic, man-eating creatures that live below the ground.

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Karry Best movie of this year hands down!
Ceticultsot Beautiful, moving film.
Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.
Jonah Abbott There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.
SimonJack Unless one watches a documentary on the making of this film, one will never know where they came from. The "they" are the underground, fast-burrowing monsters that are tearing up the countryside in this film. And eating man and animals alike. "Tremors" provides a new twist, with a new creature for sci-fi films. The questions are asked throughout the film. Why are they here? Where did they come from? But there never is an answer. And that's okay. The cast are all quite good. Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward provide most of the humor, though it may seem forced by the mores and standards of the 21st century. The film has a good fright factor, although a mix of comedy from the lead characters keeps it from ever getting to the horror stage, And that's okay. But for the frequent use of crass language and occasional profanity, this would be an okay film for the whole family. Generally, this is an entertaining film that many people should enjoy. Of course, it's a must for sci-fi fiends. Things keep hopping and jumping in "Tremors."
b_kite Much like my review for "Creepshow" there's no real need for me to go into graphic detail on a movie like this which has already pretty much been seen by everyone! My history of Tremors goes back to watching this on the Sci Fi Channel and AMC back in the day as they would play the crap out of it. The buddy combination of Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward is amazingly great that matched with a script that has some of the best and most witty dialogue you could ask for. Like many have said it's a really great 1950's b movie updated to 1990. Plus you got Reba McEntire in a horror film singing the end credits song. Priceless.
cwbellor Kevin Bacon plays redneck handyman Val, a performance that is surprisingly profound in that it makes you realize one thing. Kevin Bacon doesn't play rednecks nearly enough! Val is in a completely hetero relationship with Earl, played by Fred Ward. Despite the potential for a Brokeback Desert romance, these two handsy men have their sights set on one thing and that's money. Apparently, one of America's most desolate regions is the place to seek a fortune even if you're not an oil prospector. Bacon and Ward meet seismologist and quickly become pole-vaulting pals. That's when they realize that there's a bad case of the shakes in the desert. They retreat to the hamlet of Pefection where we have charming characters like Melvin, the boy who cries Graboid. Then there's Walter, the cute little Asian store owner. Then we have Burt, a gun-loving man's man who is as true blue as Uncle Sam's poo. But even Burt isn't prepared for the subterranean beasts as we see one burst into his basement with phallic ferociousness. When these monsters aren't puking up pogo sticks, they're chomping on Chinese as Walter is the first of the townsfolk to go down to subterranean town. After this sorrowful scene, you'll find yourself hoping this film isn't so insensitive that the next target would be the other minority character Miguel. Luckily Miguel is around to spout such wisdom as, "Hey, so like we don't vibrate, right?"Reba rages, cars sink, sheep get shanked and pole vaulters make a mad dash for a dozer! This movie is a mega monster fun feast!
cdcrb I remember the ny times capsule review, when the paper had its own TV guide: giant worms and not bad! this movie is so underrated it's not even funny. kevin bacon and fred ward are great as two cowboys fighting off giant worms. reba mc entire and Michael gross are on hand as support and they are really a hoot. the story is actually intelligent and believable (it's a movie, remember) no one acts stupid, mostly, and things move along at a very fast pace. kevin is quite charming in a romantic subplot with finn carter, as a geologist, who discovers the worms via earthquake tracking machines. the numerous sequels are unworthy, as is usually the case. and the giant worms aren't bad. see it on Netflix, or whatever people use now. you'll have fun.