Matrixston Wow! Such a good movie.

Spoonatects Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

Matrixiole Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.

Aspen Orson There is definitely an excellent idea hidden in the background of the film. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find it.

bmv582 Classic. Must have seen it 20 times! It's kind of like Jaws in the desert, but not really.

cwbellor Kevin Bacon plays redneck handyman Val, a performance that is surprisingly profound in that it makes you realize one thing. Kevin Bacon doesn't play rednecks nearly enough! Val is in a completely hetero relationship with Earl, played by Fred Ward. Despite the potential for a Brokeback Desert romance, these two handsy men have their sights set on one thing and that's money. Apparently, one of America's most desolate regions is the place to seek a fortune even if you're not an oil prospector. Bacon and Ward meet seismologist and quickly become pole-vaulting pals. That's when they realize that there's a bad case of the shakes in the desert. They retreat to the hamlet of Pefection where we have charming characters like Melvin, the boy who cries Graboid. Then there's Walter, the cute little Asian store owner. Then we have Burt, a gun-loving man's man who is as true blue as Uncle Sam's poo. But even Burt isn't prepared for the subterranean beasts as we see one burst into his basement with phallic ferociousness. When these monsters aren't puking up pogo sticks, they're chomping on Chinese as Walter is the first of the townsfolk to go down to subterranean town. After this sorrowful scene, you'll find yourself hoping this film isn't so insensitive that the next target would be the other minority character Miguel. Luckily Miguel is around to spout such wisdom as, "Hey, so like we don't vibrate, right?"Reba rages, cars sink, sheep get shanked and pole vaulters make a mad dash for a dozer! This movie is a mega monster fun feast!

Mitch Watt This film isn't perfect but it does have some amazing aspects. It has the atmosphere of an old B movie classic with an 80s feel. The characters are unique and funny, while the story stays true to the horror genre. The special effects are cool and fun, they look good, and don't come across as try hard, overused CGI. Overall the movie has a similar feel to Jaws, despite the characters being stuck on land. It's worth watching for anyone into sci-fi, horror, comedies, or just having a laugh at a classic film.

Leofwine_draca Now, I'm not the world's biggest fan of monster comedies. DEEP RISING left me feeling a little cold, despite the praises of other genre fans, and I absolutely hated LAKE PLACID for its routine, unfunny shtick. However, TREMORS is something different: this cult classic has so far spawned no less than three sequels and a television series, and that stands as a mark of its ensuing popularity. The movie is very funny without trying too hard to be so; much of the humour comes from Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward, who reveal a natural aptitude for comedy, and who are one of the greatest double acts in movie history. Their bumbling, awkward, poorly-educated handymen are gifted creations and account for much of the film's quality.The story harks back to '50s giant monster movies, with a three act plot that closely follows those of old: unexplained deaths are followed by an explanation of the threat, culminating in a battle to the death with the giant critters. Special effects (thankfully pre-CGI, unlike the sequels) are top-notch, and the DUNE-inspired worms are great creations, full of sticky orange blood just ready to explode – you'll never stand on a worm again after watching this! The movie has fun taking the pee out of small-town American stereotypes, with Michael Gross' gun-crazy conspiracy theorist standing high as the film's most entertaining character.There is a little gore and violence here and there and the latter half of the movie is chock-full of inventive set-pieces, from the top scene where all the townsfolk are hiding out on the roofs of the town's buildings, to the escape in the JCB and trailer, and the rock pole-vaulting interlude. The suspense is gradually piled on until the riveting climax which is both hilarious and adrenaline-pumping, the perfect ending to an excellent, tongue-in-cheek, humble monster-cum-comedy movie that stands as the best of its kind.