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Tremors II: Aftershocks
1996 100 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.3
Action, Horror, Comedy
Director: S.S. Wilson
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Description
Earl Bassett's celebrity after defeating the Graboid attack against the town of Perfection has proved short-lived, until he's recruited by a Mexican oil company whose workers have found more than they bargained for under the soil.
Budget:
$4M
Starring
Fred Ward
Actor
Chris Gartin
Actor
Helen Shaver
Actor
Michael Gross
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best VHS Edition
Key opinion
Tremors II: Aftershocks is generally regarded as a competent and entertaining sequel that manages to sustain the franchise's spirit despite a reduced budget and the absence of Kevin Bacon. While critics remain divided on whether the shift toward slapstick humor and evolved creature designs enhances or diminishes the original's horror appeal, the performances of Fred Ward and Michael Gross serve as a consistent highlight.
| Acting | Fred Ward and Michael Gross provide sincere, anchoring performances that maintain continuity and franchise appeal. | |
| Originality | The evolution of the Graboids into 'Shriekers' provides a necessary narrative twist that justifies the sequel's existence and creates new tactical scenarios. | |
| Production | The film's visual effects and production design are surprisingly effective, maintaining a professional standard despite the move to a direct-to-video format and a lower budget. | |
| Humor | The tone is subject to debate: some appreciate the sequel's lean into lighthearted comedy, while others feel the shift to slapstick dilutes the genuine menace of the original film. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the script are divided; some praise the witty dialogue and character development for Earl and Burt, while others find the plot formulaic, contrived, and reliant on thin secondary characters. |