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Tremors
File:Tremors - Attack Pack DVD Box.jpg
Cover box of DVD re-release of the first four films.
Created byS. S. Wilson
Brent Maddock
Ron Underwood
Original workTremors (1990)
Films and television
Film(s)List of films
Television seriesTremors (2003)
Games
Video game(s)List of video games

Tremors is a monster movie series centering on the vicious attacks of subterranean worm-like creatures known as Graboids. It began in 1990 with the successful release of Tremors, which spawned five direct-to-video films; four sequels (Tremors 2: Aftershocks, Tremors 3: Back to Perfection, Tremors 5: Bloodlines, Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell) and a prequel (Tremors 4: The Legend Begins). A seventh film (Tremors: Island Fury) was confirmed by series star Michael Gross in late 2018.

In addition to the film series, Tremors, a television series that premiered on Syfy was produced, only to be cancelled after 13 episodes.

Films

Tremors (1990)

Main article: Tremors (film)

Tremors is a 1990 American monster film directed by Ron Underwood, with a screenplay by S. S. Wilson and Brent Maddock, starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross and Reba McEntire. It was distributed by Universal Pictures.[1]

Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996)

Main article: Tremors 2: Aftershocks

Tremors 2: Aftershocks is a 1996 action-horror-sequel to Tremors, in which the character of Earl Bassett, returning from the first movie, is hired to deal with a subterranean "Graboid" infestation at a Mexican oilfield. It was directed by S. S. Wilson, and stars Fred Ward, Christopher Gartin, Michael Gross and Helen Shaver. It introduced a new creature called the Shriekers.

Tremors 3: Back to Perfection (2001)

Main article: Tremors 3: Back to Perfection

Tremors 3: Back to Perfection is a 2001 comedic monster film, the third in the "Tremors" series featuring the subterranean worm-creatures dubbed "Graboids". It was directed by Brent Maddock and stars Michael Gross. Like the second movie, the film was not released in theaters. It introduced a new creature called the Ass-Blasters.

Tremors 4: The Legend Begins (2004)

Main article: Tremors 4: The Legend Begins

Tremors 4: The Legend Begins is a 2004 straight to video movie. It is the fourth film in the "Tremors" series of monster films. It is a prequel to the earlier movies and featured Michael Gross as the ancestor to his original character in the first Tremors film.

Tremors 5: Bloodlines (2015)

Main article: Tremors 5: Bloodlines

Tremors 5: Bloodlines was produced in South Africa, featuring a returning Michael Gross and new co-star Jamie Kennedy. It also stars Natalie Becker. The film was released on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital HD on October 6, 2015.[2] Though it is based on a script written by Brent Maddock and S. S. Wilson in 2004, the original creators declined to be involved due to a lack of creative control over the project. It received mixed reviews.

Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell (2018)

Main article: Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell

On September 20, 2016, Michael Gross announced on his official Facebook page that a sixth film was in development. Tremors 5 co-star Jamie Kennedy returned along with director Don Michael Paul.[3] Filming commenced in late January 2017.[4] The film was released on DVD and Blu-Ray in May 2018.

Tremors: Island Fury (TBD)

Main article: Tremors: Island Fury

On December 13, 2018, Michael Gross confirmed that Universal had ordered a seventh entry in the series and that he would return to star, stating "Tremors fans will be delighted to know I have just agreed to the terms of a contract for a seventh film. My best estimate is that Burt Gummer will begin his hunt for Graboids and other nefarious forms of wildlife in the fall of 2019."[5]

Television

Tremors (2003)

Main article: Tremors (TV series)

Tremors: The Series is a television spin-off of the Tremors films which originally ran on Syfy, with one season and thirteen episodes aired before being canceled.

Cast and crew

Principal cast

Character Films Television series
Tremors Tremors 2:
Aftershocks 		Tremors 3:
Back to Perfection 		Tremors 4:
The Legend Begins 		Tremors 5:
Bloodlines 		Tremors:
A Cold Day in Hell 		Tremors:
Island Fury 		Tremors
1990 1996 2001 2004 2015 2018 TBD 2003
Burt Gummer Michael Gross Michael Gross
Hiram Gummer Michael Gross
Earl Basset Fred Ward
Valentine McKee Kevin Bacon
Rhonda LeBeck Finn Carter
Nancy Sterngood Charlotte Stewart Charlotte Stewart Marcia Strassman
Mindy Sterngood Ariana Richards Ariana Richards Tinsley Grimes
Melvin Plugg Robert Jayne Robert Jayne Robert Jayne
Miguel Tony Genaro Tony Genaro
Heather Gummer Reba McEntire
Walter Chang Victor Wong
Nestor Cunningham Richard Marcus
Old Fred Michael Dan Wagner
Edgar Deems Sunshine Parker
Jim Wallace Conrad Bachmann
Megan Wallace Bibi Besch
Howard John Goodwin
Carmine John Pappas
Grady Hoover Christopher Gartin
Dr. Kate Riley Helen Shaver
Julio Marco A. Hernandez
Señor Carlos Ortega Marcelo Tubert
Pedro Jose Ramon Rosario
Jack Sawyer Shawn Christian
Jodi Chang Susan Chuang Lela Lee
Buford Billy Rieck
Dr. Andrew Merliss Barry Livingston
Agent Charlie Rusk John Pappas
Agent Frank Statler Tom Everett
Juan Pedilla Brent Roam
Pyong Chang Lo Ming
Lu Wan Chang Lydia Look
Fu Yien Chang Sam Ly
Christine Lord Sara Botsford
Black Hand Kelly Billy Drago
Tecopa August Schellenberg
Travis Welker Jamie Kennedy
Dr. Nandi Montabu Pearl Thusi
mJohan Dreyer Brandon Auret
Baruti Rea Rangaka
Erick van Wyk Daniel Janks
Den Bravers Ian Roberts
Lucia Natalie Becker
Ndebele Chieftain Ernest Ndhlovu
Jimmy Jon Heder
Freddie Jackie Cruz
Bill Richard Brake
Tyler Reed Victor Browne
Rosalita Sanchez Gladys Jimenez
W.D. Twitchell Dean Norris
Larry Norvel J. D. Walsh
Cletus Poffenberger Christopher Lloyd
Harlowe Winnemucca Branscombe Richmond
Dr. Casey Matthews Sarah Rafferty
Roger Garrett Richard Biggs
Frank Nicholas Turturro

Additional crew

Crew/detail Film
Tremors
(1990) 		Tremors 2:
Aftershocks
(1996) 		Tremors 3:
Back to Perfection
(2001) 		Tremors 4:
The Legend Begins
(2004) 		Tremors 5:
Bloodlines
(2015) 		Tremors:
A Cold Day in Hell
(2018) 		Tremors:
Island Fury
(TBD)
Director Ron Underwood S. S. Wilson Brent Maddock S. S. Wilson Don Michael Paul
Producer(s) Brent Maddock
S. S. Wilson 		Nancy Roberts
Christopher DeFaria 		Nancy Roberts
S. S. Wilson 		Nancy Roberts Ogden Gavanski Mike Elliott TBA
Screenwriter(s) Brent Maddock
S. S. Wilson 		John Whelpley Scott Buck William Truesmith
M. A. Deuce
John Whelpley 		John Whelpley Brian Brightly
Story by S. S. Wilson
Brent Maddock
Ron Underwood 		Brent Maddock
S. S. Wilson
Nancy Roberts 		William Truesmith
M. A. Deuce
C. J. Strebor 		TBA
Cinematography Alexander Gruszynski Virgil L. Harper Michael Swan Hein de Vos Alexander Krumov
Composer Ernest Troost Jay Ferguson Kevin Kiner Jay Ferguson Frederik Wiedmann TBA
Editor O. Nicholas Brown Bob Ducsay Drake Silliman Harry B. Miller III Vanick Moradian Cameron Hallenbeck TBA
Production
companies 		No Frills Film Production
Wilson-Maddock Production 		Stampede Entertainment Capacity Relations
Universal 1440 Entertainment 		Universal 1440 Entertainment
Distributor Universal Pictures Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Runtime 96 minutes 97 minutes 104 minutes 101 minutes 99 minutes 98 minutes TBA
Release date January 19, 1990 April 9, 1996 October 2, 2001 January 2, 2004 October 5, 2015 May 1, 2018 TBA

Production

Tremors exhibit at Lone Pine

While only the first film was filmed in Lone Pine, California, there is an exhibit dedicated to Tremors in the Lone Pine Film History Museum. The exhibit contains film props such as the Graboid head used to burst through the ground, a miniature of Chang's Market used in Tremors 4: The Legend Begins, and a mount of a Graboid used in Tremors 2: Aftershocks.[6]

Reception

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA Awards

Award Film
Tremors Tremors 2:
Aftershocks 		Tremors 3:
Back to Perfection 		Tremors 4:
The Legend Begins 		Tremors 5:
Bloodlines 		Tremors:
A Cold Day in Hell 		Tremors:
Island Fury
Best Science Fiction Film Nomination
Best Special Effects Nomination
Best Home Video Release Nomination
Best Supporting Actress - Finn Carter Nomination
Best Supporting Actress - Reba McEntire Nomination

Young Artist Awards

Award Film
Tremors Tremors 2:
Aftershocks 		Tremors 3:
Back to Perfection 		Tremors 4:
The Legend Begins 		Tremors 5:
Bloodlines 		Tremors:
A Cold Day in Hell 		Tremors:
Island Fury
Best Young Actress Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Ariana Richards Nomination

DVD Exclusive Awards

Award Film
Tremors Tremors 2:
Aftershocks 		Tremors 3:
Back to Perfection 		Tremors 4:
The Legend Begins 		Tremors 5:
Bloodlines 		Tremors:
A Cold Day in Hell 		Tremors:
Island Fury
Best Actor - Michael Gross Won
Best Visual Effects - Linda Drake Nomination
Best Actress (in a DVD Premiere Movie) - Sara Botsford Nomination

Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA Awards

Award Film
Tremors Tremors 2:
Aftershocks 		Tremors 3:
Back to Perfection 		Tremors 4:
The Legend Begins 		Tremors 5:
Bloodlines 		Tremors:
A Cold Day in Hell 		Tremors:
Island Fury
Best Sound Editing - Direct to Video Nomination

Other media

Video games

Dirt Dragons (2004)

Main article: Dirt Dragons

Dirt Dragons is a browser game tie-in to the 2004 film Tremors 4: The Legend Begins.

Tremerz (2010)

In 2010, Newgrounds released Tremerz, an online 8-bit video game adaptation of the original Tremors film.[7][8][9]

Universal Movie Tycoon (2012)

Universal Movie Tycoon is a sim-city-building game released in 2012 for iOS, developed by Fuse Powered Inc. and published by Bytemark Games, that featured the Tremors movie.

Cancelled projects

Tremors: The Game

Main article: Tremors: The Game

A Tremors video game based on the franchise was announced in August 2002 by Rock Solid Studios.[10] It was scheduled for release during the fall of 2003.[11] However, the game was quietly canceled in the summer of that year.[10]

Tremors 2: Aftershocks – The Lost Monsters!

During the production of Tremors 2: Aftershocks, a television series titled Tremors 2: Aftershocks - The Lost Monsters! was being developed by Universal Television and Stampede Entertainment. According to Stampede, "[the] series premise was that, after their success in fighting the Graboids, Val and Earl would be sought out by the readers of tabloid newspapers, believers in UFOs, etc. to battle other little-known creatures".[12] However, it was never produced.

Syfy

On November 28, 2015, it was reported that Universal Television and Blumhouse Productions were developing a new Tremors TV series and that Kevin Bacon would reprise his role of Valentine McKee for the first time in the series since the first movie.[13] In September 2016, it was announced the series was moving forward at Amazon Prime Video,[14] however, in June 2017, the pilot was moved to Syfy.[15] In August 2017, it was announced that Vincenzo Natali would direct the pilot[16] which would be written by showrunner Andrew Miller[17] with filming taking place from late October 2017 through November 2017.[17] On April 28, 2018, it was announced that Syfy had passed on the pilot.[18] A trailer was made available.[19]

References

  1. ^ Vincent Canby (January 19, 1990). "Underground Creatures and Dread Events". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Movies News Desk. "Sci-fi Comedy Adventure TREMORS 5 Coming to DVD & Digital HD in 2016". broadwayworld.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2014.
  3. ^ Gross, Michael (September 20, 2016). "It's Happening!". Facebook.
  4. ^ Squires, John (January 17, 2017). "'Tremors 6' Will Begin Filming in South Africa Next Week". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
  5. ^ "Michael Gross confirms Tremors 7 coming soon!". www.joblo.com. December 13, 2018.
  6. ^ Robert Sgman. "Tremors & Sci-Fi Exhibit". lonepinefilmhistorymuseum.org.
  7. ^ https://kotaku.com/5509579/twenty-years-late-tremors-gets-a-game-adaptation
  8. ^ "...Tremors has been turned into an 8-bit video game?". April 7, 2010.
  9. ^ "Tremerz". Newgrounds.com.
  10. ^ a b "Tremors". gamespy. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
  11. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20021006222735/http://www.rocksolidstudios.com/projects/tremors.htm
  12. ^ "TREMORS 2: Aftershocks - The Lost Monsters!". stampede-entertainment.com.
  13. ^ Trumbone, Dave. "Kevin Bacon to Battle Graboids in 'Tremors' TV Series". Collider.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  14. ^ "The "Tremors" TV Series is Moving to Amazon - Bloody Disgusting!". September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  15. ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "'Tremors' Reboot Starring Kevin Bacon From Blumhouse Gets Syfy Pilot Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
  16. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 22, 2017). "'Tremors': Vincenzo Natali To Direct Syfy-Blumhouse Reboot Starring Kevin Bacon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
  17. ^ a b Gomez, Adrian (October 4, 2017). "Kevin Bacon back in the saddle for 'Tremors' pilot". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  18. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 28, 2018). "'Tremors' Reboot Pilot Starring Kevin Bacon Not Going Forward At SyFy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  19. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1EAgpuDyPw
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