Tremors (franchise)

Tremors

Cover box of DVD re-release of the first four films.
Directed by Ron Underwood (1)
S. S. Wilson (2, 4)
Brent Maddock (3)
Don Michael Paul (5)
Produced by Gale Anne Hurd (1)
Brent Maddock (1)
S. S. Wilson (1, 3)
Christopher DeFaria (2)
Ron Underwood (2)
Nancy Roberts (2-4)
Ogden Gavanski (5)
Production
company
Distributed by Universal Pictures

The Tremors franchise 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 four direct-to-video films; three sequels, Tremors 2: Aftershocks, Tremors 3: Back to Perfection, Tremors 5: Bloodlines and a prequel, Tremors 4: The Legend Begins.

In addition to the film series, Tremors: The Series, a television series that premiered on the SciFi Channel, 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, written by Brent Maddock, S. S. Wilson and Underwood, and starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross and Reba McEntire. It was distributed by Universal Studios.[1]

Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996)

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)

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)

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 both from professional critics and fans of the film series.

Tremors 6 (TBD)

On September 20, 2016, Michael Gross announced on his official Facebook page that a sixth film was in the works. Tremors 5 co-star Jamie Kennedy is expected to return along with director Don Michael Paul.[3]

Television

Tremors: The Series (2003)

Main article: Tremors (TV series)

"Tremors: The Series" is a television spin-off of the "Tremors" film franchise which originally ran on the Sci-Fi Channel. Only 1 season and 13 episodes were aired (out of order) before being cancelled.

Tremors: The Lost Monsters (concept)

During the production of Tremors 2: Aftershocks, "Tremors" was being developed as a TV series by Universal and Stampede Entertainment. According to Stampede Entertainment "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 UFO’s, etc. to battle other little-known creatures." [4] However, it was never produced.

Tremors: Untitled TV series

On November 28, 2015, it was reported that Universal Television and Blumhouse Productions are 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.[5] In September 2016 it was announced the series was moving forward at Amazon.[6]

Games

Dirt Dragons (2004)

Main article: Dirt Dragons

Dirt Dragons is a flash computer game based on the 2004 film Tremors 4: The Legend Begins.

Tremors: The Game (cancelled)

Main article: Tremors: The Game

The Tremors video game was based on the Tremors film franchise. The game was announced in August 2002 by Rock Solid Studios AB. However, the game was cancelled before production was finished.

Cast

Character Films Television
Tremors
(1990)
Tremors 2:
Aftershocks

(1996)
Tremors 3:
Back to Perfection

(2001)
Tremors 4:
The Legend Begins

(2004)
Tremors 5:
Bloodlines

(2015)
Tremors:
The Series

(2003)
Burt Gummer Michael Gross Michael Gross
Hiram Gummer Michael Gross
Earl Basset Fred Ward Mentioned only
Valentine McKee Kevin Bacon Mentioned only
Rhonda LeBeck Finn Carter Mentioned only Mentioned only
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 Mentioned only Mentioned only Mentioned only
Walter Chang Victor Wong Mentioned only
Nestor Cunningham Richard Marcus Mentioned only
Old Fred Michael Dan Wagner Mentioned only
Edgar Deems Sunshine Parker
Jim Wallace Conrad Bachmann
Megan Wallace Bibi Besch
Howard John Goodwin
Carmine John Pappas
Grady Hoover Christopher Gartin Mentioned only
Dr. Kate Riley Helen Shaver
Julio Marco A. Hernandez
Señor Carlos Ortega Marcelo Tubert
Pedro José Ramón 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
Brick Walters Matthew Seth Wilson
Stony Walters Dan Lemieux
Big Horse Johnson John Dixon
Soggy Don Ruffin
Travis Welker[7] Jamie Kennedy
Lucia Natalie Becker
Basson Lawrence Joffe
Ndebele Chieftain Ernest Ndhlovu
Dr. Michael Swan Emmanuel Castis
Riley Zak Hendrikz
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

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
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
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
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
Best Sound Editing - Direct to Video Nomination

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 use to burst through the ground, a miniature of Chang's Market used in Tremors 4: The Legend Begins, and a mount of a shrieker used in Tremors II: Aftershocks.[8]

References

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