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Set in the small desert town of Perfection, Tremors follows Val (Kevin Bacon) and Earl (Fred Ward), two friends working odd jobs that are trying to get out of town to find something better. That is until the town starts being attacked by three giant creatures from under the g-oddamned ground. It's up to Val and Earl, along with geologist Rhonda (Finn Carter), to stop the monsters while trying to save the people of Perfection.
This is a film I've seen dozens of times since I was a kid. It was a constant staple on TV, so I was very familiar with it. However, it has been a good while since I last saw it, so I decided to travel to Perfection once again, and what a fun trip it was. Tremors manages to strike such a great balance between action, adventure, thrills, and humor that not many films succeed at.
In addition, the cast is very likable and easy to root for. Bacon and Ward have an insane chemistry and their banter is a big part of why the film works so well. The cast also includes the likes of Reba McEntire, Victor Wong, and Michael Gross as a "doomsday prepper" that ended up becoming the lead of the franchise for *checks notes* five sequels and a TV series.
But again, the film is a lot of fun. Maybe it hits a bit of a lull in the middle to last act as the residents are stranded in the desert, but nothing that hinders the overall effect that much. Overall, Tremors knows what it is, doesn't try to be anything else, and never overstays its welcome. It gives you exactly what you see in its poster, which is big creatures coming from under the g-oddamned ground.
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TREMORS
(1990, Underwood)
(1990, Underwood)
"That's how they git you. They're under the g-oddamned ground!"
Set in the small desert town of Perfection, Tremors follows Val (Kevin Bacon) and Earl (Fred Ward), two friends working odd jobs that are trying to get out of town to find something better. That is until the town starts being attacked by three giant creatures from under the g-oddamned ground. It's up to Val and Earl, along with geologist Rhonda (Finn Carter), to stop the monsters while trying to save the people of Perfection.
This is a film I've seen dozens of times since I was a kid. It was a constant staple on TV, so I was very familiar with it. However, it has been a good while since I last saw it, so I decided to travel to Perfection once again, and what a fun trip it was. Tremors manages to strike such a great balance between action, adventure, thrills, and humor that not many films succeed at.
In addition, the cast is very likable and easy to root for. Bacon and Ward have an insane chemistry and their banter is a big part of why the film works so well. The cast also includes the likes of Reba McEntire, Victor Wong, and Michael Gross as a "doomsday prepper" that ended up becoming the lead of the franchise for *checks notes* five sequels and a TV series.
But again, the film is a lot of fun. Maybe it hits a bit of a lull in the middle to last act as the residents are stranded in the desert, but nothing that hinders the overall effect that much. Overall, Tremors knows what it is, doesn't try to be anything else, and never overstays its welcome. It gives you exactly what you see in its poster, which is big creatures coming from under the g-oddamned ground.
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