Tremors
Val McKee and Earl Bassett are in a fight for their lives when they discover that their desolate town has been infested with gigantic, man-eating creatures that live below the ground.
Release Year
1990
Runtime
96 min
Audience Score
6.9
Genres
Horror, Action, Science Fiction, Comedy
Story Snapshot
Val McKee and Earl Bassett are in a fight for their lives when they discover that their desolate town has been infested with gigantic, man-eating creatures that live below the ground.
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Tremors is a dark pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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