When Tremors was released in 1990, Kevin Bacon—who starred as Valentine McKee—thought it would kill his career. Like all great cult classics, though, Tremors has come to be one of the actor's most beloved films.
And that's not a mistake. Tremors is a ton of fun. With an interesting new creature that burrows under the surface and terrorizes a small town, it does exactly what a monster movie should do.
Add in its abundance of humor and great characters, and the recipe is there for an infinitely rewatchable film. It's no surprise then that after a tepid theatrical box office, Tremors tripled its gross on VHS rentals and purchases.
That is what insiders call, "bringing home the bacon."
Now, sit back, bring the heat with a Hatch Chile Gatos from Fate Brewing, and get off the ground! The Thunderous Wizard, Chumpzilla, and Bling Blake are feeding these damned motherhumpers a bucket of hot lead!
This Week’s Segments:
- Introduction/Plot Breakdown – The monster movie that breaks new ground! (0:00)
- Lingering Questions – Tremors boasts great practical effects, but which is our favorite? (23:47)
- The "Deadgar Deems" Trivia Challenge – The Thunderous Wizard challenges the field to trivia about the movie. (40:11)
- Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We catch up with Captain America and his Brave New World! (50:52)
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