Ariana Richards, Finn Carter, Fred Ward, Kevin Bacon, Michael Gross ...( see more  see more... ) , Reba McEntire

Natives of a small isolated town, defend themselves against strange underground creatures which are killing them one by one.

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R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Ron Underwood

Release Date: January 19, 1990

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DVD Release Date: April 28, 1998

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  • September 23, 2009
    Tremors is basically Jaws on land set in a one horse town. A fun favourite!
  • January 11, 2009
    Valentine McKee: That's how they git you. They're under the god damned ground!

    I'm not sure how this gained such a cult following, but its a lot of stupid horror fun that features Kevin Bacon, which isn't a bad thing...unless your watching Footloose.

    [Monster slams into a conc...( read more)rete retaining wall]
    Earl Bassett: Stupid son-of-a-bitch, knocked itself cold!
    Valentine McKee: Cold, my ass, he's dead! We killed it. We killed it! *Fuck you!*
  • December 29, 2008
    I saw Tremors, again today. It just reminded me that I love everything about this movie.
    I love the cast of this film. Kevin Bacon as Valentine McKee, trying so hard to be the bad ass long haired cowboy. Yeehaw. You know if a movie has Fred Ward in it, it is bound to be a blockb...( read more)uster. You also have to love country superstar Reba McEntire and Family Ties dad Micheal Gross, as Heather and Burt the super packing NRA enthusiasts.
    Sure, the acting in this movie is horrible, the dialogue is weak, and they never do explain why their little town is attacked by three huge mutant flesh eating worms (slight plot hole). But, you have to love everything that is the pure, classic, horror cheese of Tremors. Kudos, Ron Underwood!

    "Roger that Burt, and congratulations. Be advised, however, that there are two more, repeat, two more mother humpers!"
  • November 28, 2008
    "The monster movie that breaks new ground."

    Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward are the stars, a pair of small-town handymen living in a small desert community, who stumble upon several difficult-to-explain phenomena, including a couple of people who've died under extremely strange...( read more) (and, in one instance, very grisly) circumstances. Eventually, they and a handful of their neighbors find the cause: gigantic prehistoric worm-like creatures that streak under the desert the way fish swim through oceans, reaching up and grabbing anything they need for food. Cut off from the outside world, they have to figure out how to get across the desert alive while these creatures -- that are smart as well as fast -- close in on them, stalking them like monster sharks.

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    I really enjoyed this film. Being made before visual effects became really sophisticated it has to rely on being imaginative, well shot, written and acted. It succeeds with the monster by not showing that much and what we do see is real enough to make it believable. The pace of the film is fast and this helps maintain the suspense, I found myself caught up in the action and on the edge of my seat at times.

    The relationship between Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward works very well, it's funny and very down to earth, in fact all the acting is top notch. Even dear old Reba, who gets to also sing a song over the credits. The cinematography was also excellent capturing the beauty and drama of the country. So well worth a watch
  • October 3, 2008
    Fantastic B-movie horror/comedy with some genuinely creepy moments. The cast are fun (wow Kevin Bacon looks young) and there are genuine laughs to be had. The effects look a little dated now, but that's part of the fun with B-movies. Surprisingly great script makes this better th...( read more)an most of its kind and it spawned 3 sequels (which I suspect may suck). Sure it's a bit cheesy, but in all the best ways. Loved it as a kid and it still hraces my DVD collection. Grab it!!!
  • February 7, 2010
    tremors is just like an old fun campy b-movie but tremors is a fun funny campy horror film that has some good looking monsters
  • February 7, 2010
    Hilarious film kevin bacon is great in this film
  • January 30, 2010
    this was kindda dumb
  • January 28, 2010
    i love this creature feature
  • January 24, 2010
    how many tremors are there now??...the first is allways the best

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  • LoveAndAdoreHardMaleNipples1
    August 31, 2007
    The film series that eventually lead to the short-lived t.v series based on the films.
  • tfeuchter
    June 10, 2007
    This is one movie you can't live without watching. Over, and over, and over again!!!
  • mikemike69
    April 5, 2007
    absolute classic one of those films you can watch over and over.
  • AngelitadeAmor23
    February 21, 2007
    Muy loca movie tenia mucho suspenso pero wow el moustro estaba super terrorifico ups y la actuacion de Kevin Bacon me faciono...

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