Tremors | |
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Created by | S. S. Wilson Brent Maddock Ron Underwood |
Original work | Tremors (1990) |
Owner | Universal Pictures |
Years | 1990–present |
Films and television | |
Film(s) | List of films |
Television series | Tremors (2003) |
Games | |
Video game(s) | List of video games |
The Tremors franchise consists of a series of American monster comedy-horror films and a spin-off television show, with a plot centered around attacks from subterranean worm-like creatures known as Graboids. It began in 1990 with the release of Tremors , which spawned a series of direct-to-video films and a television series. A second television series was ordered to air on Syfy, and a pilot was shot for the spring of 2018, but the project was ultimately cancelled. [1]
Film | U.S. release date | Director(s) | Screenwriter(s) | Story by | Producer(s) |
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Tremors | January 19, 1990 | Ron Underwood | Brent Maddock and S. S. Wilson | Ron Underwood and Brent Maddock and S. S. Wilson | Gale Anne Hurd, Brent Maddock and S. S. Wilson |
Tremors 2: Aftershocks | April 9, 1996 | S. S. Wilson | Brent Maddock and S. S. Wilson | Nancy Roberts and Christopher DeFaria | |
Tremors 3: Back to Perfection | October 2, 2001 | Brent Maddock | John Whelpley | Brent Maddock, S. S. Wilson and Nancy Roberts | S. S. Wilson and Nancy Roberts |
Tremors 4: The Legend Begins | January 2, 2004 | S. S. Wilson | Scott Buck | Nancy Roberts | |
Tremors 5: Bloodlines | October 6, 2015 | Don Michael Paul | William Truesmith and M. A. Deuce and John Whelpley | William Truesmith, M. A. Deuce and C.J. Strebor | Ogden Gavanski |
Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell | May 1, 2018 | John Whelpley | Mike Elliott | ||
Tremors: Shrieker Island | October 20, 2020 | Don Michael Paul and Brian Brightly | Brian Brightly | Todd Williams and Chris Lowenstein |
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. [2]
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 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 is a 2004 direct-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 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. [3] 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.
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. [4] Filming commenced in late January 2017. [5] The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray in May 2018.
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." [6] On November 13, 2019, filming began in Thailand. [7] [8] [9] On November 26, 2019, Jon Heder, Jackie Cruz, and Richard Brake signed on to star alongside Gross. [10] On December 12, 2019, Gross confirmed that filming had wrapped. [11] In August 2020, the film was known under the working title Island Fury until it was officially titled Tremors: Shrieker Island. [12] The film was released direct-to-video on October 20, 2020. [13] [14]
In a podcast with Bloody Disgusting, Gross mentioned that "part of me that feels that Universal Home Entertainment might've had enough of Tremors", though he followed up by saying "The door is still open for an eighth Tremors. It may seem unlikely by what people see on the screen, but it is possible. There could be an eighth. And if there were, and if it were an interesting story, I would be up for it because Burt is always a great deal of fun. It would depend on his physicality. How much they want me to do. If it's in another two years, I'll be 75 years old. So I will continue to hope and pray that I stay in shape, to do what is asked of me – if it is asked of me." [15] Gross later said on Facebook "There are no guarantees, but for those who wonder aloud if this is the final film, I will say what I have said before: SALES drive sequels. Show biz is 5% show and 95% business, so if this latest addition to the Tremors franchise, sells well, Universal Studios Hollywood will follow the money, and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment may will [sic] be back for more." [16]
Tremors is a television spin-off of the Tremors franchise which originally ran on Syfy, with one half-season of 13 episodes aired before being cancelled.
Series | Season | Episodes | First released | Last released | Showrunner(s) | Network(s) |
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Tremors | 1 | 13 | March 28, 2003 | August 8, 2003 | Nancy Roberts | Syfy |
Character | Films | Television series | ||||||
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Tremors | Tremors 2: Aftershocks | Tremors 3: Back to Perfection | Tremors 4: The Legend Begins | Tremors 5: Bloodlines | Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell | Tremors: Shrieker Island | Tremors | |
1990 | 1996 | 2001 | 2004 | 2015 | 2018 | 2020 | 2003 | |
Burt Gummer | Michael Gross | Michael Gross | ||||||
Hiram Gummer | Michael Gross | |||||||
Earl Bassett | 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 | J.E. Freeman | ||||||
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 | |||||||
Mrs. Christine Lord | Sara Botsford | |||||||
Black Hand Kelly | Billy Drago | |||||||
Tecopa | August Schellenberg | |||||||
Travis Welker | Jamie Kennedy | |||||||
Dr. Nandi Montabu | Pearl Thusi | |||||||
Johan Dreyer | Brandon Auret | |||||||
Baruti | Rea Rangaka | |||||||
Erick van Wyk | Daniel Janks | |||||||
Den Bravers | Ian Roberts | |||||||
Lucia | Natalie Becker | |||||||
Ndebele Chieftain | Ernest Ndhlovu | |||||||
Dr. Rita Sims | Tanya van Graan | |||||||
Valerie McKee | Jamie-Lee Money | |||||||
Hart Hansen | Kiroshan Naidoo | |||||||
Aklark | Keeno Lee Hecto | |||||||
Swackhamer | Rob van Vuuren | |||||||
Mac | Adrienne Pearce | |||||||
Dr. Charles Ferezze | Francesco Nassimbeni | |||||||
Mr. Cutts | Paul du Toit | |||||||
Geo-Tech Vargas | Christie Peruso | |||||||
Dr. D | Jay Anstey | |||||||
Jimmy | Jon Heder | |||||||
Freddie | Jackie Cruz | |||||||
Bill | Richard Brake | |||||||
Jasmine "Jas" Welker | Caroline Langrishe | |||||||
Anna | Cassie Clare | |||||||
Mr. Bowtie | Sahajak Boonthanakit | |||||||
Wall Street | Randy Kalsi | |||||||
Ishimon | Boonma Lamphon | |||||||
Researcher Iris | Iris Park | |||||||
Parkour Boy | Aukrawut Rojaunawat | |||||||
Mohawk | Bear Williams | |||||||
Tyler Reed | Victor Browne | |||||||
Rosalita Sanchez | Gladys Jimenez | |||||||
W.D. Twitchell | Dean Norris | |||||||
Larry Norvel | J. D. Walsh | |||||||
Dr. Cletus Poffenberger | Christopher Lloyd | |||||||
Harlowe Winnemucca | Branscombe Richmond | |||||||
Dr. Casey Matthews | Sarah Rafferty | |||||||
Roger Garrett | Richard Biggs | |||||||
Frank | Nicholas Turturro | |||||||
Film | Crew and information | ||||||
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Composer(s) | Cinematographer | Editor | Production companies | Distributing companies | Running time | ||
Tremors | Ernest Troost | Alexander Gruszynski | O. Nicholas Brown | Universal Pictures, No Frills Film Productions, Wilson-Maddock Productions | Universal Pictures | 96 minutes | |
Tremors 2: Aftershocks | Jay Ferguson | Virgil L. Harper | Bob Ducsay | MCA/Universal Pictures, Stampede Entertainment | MCA/Universal Pictures, MCA Home Entertainment | 97 minutes | |
Tremors 3: Back to Perfection | Kevin Kiner | Drake Silliman | Universal Family and Home Entertainment, Stampede Entertainment | Universal Family and Home Entertainment | 104 minutes | ||
Tremors 4: The Legend Begins | Jay Ferguson | Harry B. Miller, III | Stampede Entertainment | Universal Pictures Home Entertainment | 101 minutes | ||
Tremors 5: Bloodlines | Frederik Wiedmann | Michael Swan | Vanick Moradian | Universal 1440 Entertainment, Capacity Relations | Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Syfy | 99 minutes | |
Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell | Frederik Wiedmann & Brain Mantia | Hein de Vos | Cameron Hallenbeck | Universal 1440 Entertainment | Universal Studios, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment | 98 minutes | |
Tremors: Shrieker Island | Frederik Wiedmann | Alexander Krumov | Heath Ryan | 103 minutes | |||
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. [17]
Award | Film | ||||||
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Tremors | Tremors 2: Aftershocks | Tremors 3: Back to Perfection | Tremors 4: The Legend Begins | Tremors 5: Bloodlines | Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell | Tremors: Shrieker Island | |
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 |
Award | Film | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tremors | Tremors 2: Aftershocks | Tremors 3: Back to Perfection | Tremors 4: The Legend Begins | Tremors 5: Bloodlines | Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell | Tremors: Shrieker Island | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Best Young Actress Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Ariana Richards | Nomination |
Award | Film | ||||||
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Tremors | Tremors 2: Aftershocks | Tremors 3: Back to Perfection | Tremors 4: The Legend Begins | Tremors 5: Bloodlines | Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell | Tremors: Shrieker Island | |
Best Actor - Michael Gross | Won | ||||||
Best Visual Effects - Linda Drake | Nomination | ||||||
Best Actress (in a DVD Premiere Movie) - Sara Botsford | Nomination |
Award | Film | ||||||
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Tremors | Tremors 2: Aftershocks | Tremors 3: Back to Perfection | Tremors 4: The Legend Begins | Tremors 5: Bloodlines | Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell | Tremors: Shrieker Island | |
Best Sound Editing - Direct to Video | Nomination |
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". [23]
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 film. [24] In September 2016, it was announced the series was moving forward at Amazon Prime Video, [25] however, in June 2017, the pilot was moved to Syfy. [26] In August 2017, it was announced that Vincenzo Natali would direct the pilot [27] which would be written by showrunner Andrew Miller [28] with filming taking place from late October 2017 through November 2017. [28] On April 28, 2018, it was announced that Syfy had passed on the pilot. [29]
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