Tremors (1990) Horror Sci-Fi Comedy
Tremors (1990) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
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IMDB: ☆ 7.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.5/10
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Tremors Plot Synopsis:
A small town gradually becomes aware of a strange creature which picks off people one by one. But what is this creature, and where is it? At the same time, a seismologist is working in the area, she detects _tremors_. The creature lives underground, and can 'pop up' without warning. Trapped in their town, the town-folk have no escape.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Natives of a small isolated town defend themselves against strange underground creatures which are killing them one by one.
Tagline: The monster movie that breaks new ground.
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Tremors Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1990 (more 1990 movies)
Box Office: $16,667,084
Nominations: 5
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What is Tremors Streaming On?
Tremors is Streaming on NetflixLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Tremors Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 19, 1990, Netflix: Dec 01, 2021, Blu-ray 4K: Dec 15, 2020
Writers: S.S. Wilson, Brent Maddock, Ron Underwood
Producers: Ellen Collett, Gale Anne Hurd, Brent Maddock, Ginny Nugent, S.S. Wilson
Editors: O. Nicholas Brown
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Tremors (1990) Cast (Click to Expand)
Tremors Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Bacon | ... | Valentine McKee |
| Fred Ward | ... | Earl Bass |
| Finn Carter | ... | Rhonda LeBeck |
| Michael Gross | ... | Burt Gummer |
| Reba McEntire | ... | Heather Gummer |
| Robert Jayne | ... | Melvin Plug (as Bobby Jacoby) |
| Charlotte Stewart | ... | Nancy |
| Tony Genaro | ... | Miguel |
| Ariana Richards | ... | Mindy |
| Richard Marcus | ... | Nestor |
| Victor Wong | ... | Walter Chang |
| Sunshine Parker | ... | Edgar |
| Michael Dan Wagner | ... | Old Fred |
| Conrad Bachmann | ... | Jim - The Doctor |
| Bibi Besch | ... | Megan - The Doctor''s Wife |
| John Goodwin | ... | Howard - Roadworker |
| John Pappas | ... | Carmine - Roadworker |
| Tom Woodruff Jr. | ... | Grabboid (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Kevin Bacon (b. July 8, 1958) – Valentine McKee
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: The Bacon Brothers | Kevin Bacon III | the Bacon Brothers - Fred Ward (b. December 30, 1942) – Earl Bass
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m) - Finn Carter – Rhonda LeBeck
- Michael Gross (b. June 21, 1947) – Burt Gummer
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Reba McEntire (b. March 28, 1955) – Heather Gummer
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Reba Blackstock | Reba McIntyre | Reba - Robert Jayne (b. November 30, 1972) – Melvin Plug (as Bobby Jacoby)
Also known as: Bobby Jacoby | Bob Jacoby | Robert Jacoby - Charlotte Stewart (b. February 27, 1941) – Nancy
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Charlotte Considine - Tony Genaro, as Miguel, passed away at age 72 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Ariana Richards (b. September 11, 1979) – Mindy
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Adrianna Richards - Richard Marcus (b. September 19, 1945) – Nestor
Sign: Virgo - Victor Wong, as Walter Chang, passed away at age 74 in Locke, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Victor Keung Wong - Sunshine Parker, as Edgar, passed away at age 71 in Burbank, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: 'Sunshine' Parker | Lloyd 'Sunshine' Parker - Michael Dan Wagner – Old Fred
- Conrad Bachmann (b. November 26, 1932) – Jim - The Doctor
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Conrad Bachman | Conrad G. Bachmann - Bibi Besch, as Megan - The Doctor''s Wife, passed away at age 54 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
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