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Tremors (1989)

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Reviews Counted: 24

Fresh: 21

Rotten:3

Average Rating: 7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: A couple of luckless dreamers leave the small town of Perfection and cross the desert in search of odd jobs. Instead of a pot of gold, they find worms... humungous man-eating worms that tunnel... A couple of luckless dreamers leave the small town of Perfection and cross the desert in search of odd jobs. Instead of a pot of gold, they find worms... humungous man-eating worms that tunnel underground and eat everything in sight, from men to automobiles. With quick thinking -- and a conveniently placed cement wall -- the duo outwit the hungry sand beasts. Back home they brag of their escape to the weird collection of townsfolk. A seismologist who just happens to be studying the area tells them there are lots more of the creatures hanging around. And, like everybody else, the worms are aiming for Perfection... [More]

Starring: Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Michael Gross, Finn Carter

Starring: Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Michael Gross, Finn Carter, Reba McEntire, Charlotte Stewart, Ariana Richards, Richard Marcus

Director: Ron Underwood

Director: Ron Underwood

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06/10/08
James Berardinelli
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a fun b-movie flicka

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Nicolas Lacroix
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Emanuel Levy
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06/25/04
Enrique Buchichio
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03/27/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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02/22/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

A flawless B-movie about giant, underground worm creatures

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11/26/03
Jon Niccum
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11/13/03
Tony Toscano
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10/10/03
Carol Cling
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Blake French
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05/20/03
Vincent Canby
New York Times
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A 90's comedy-horror film with 50's B-movie panache

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03/19/03
Brian Mckay
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Campy fun if you're ready for it

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03/17/03
Karina Montgomery
Cinerina

A high-end horror film, very clever, funny and scary.

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01/27/03
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