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Tremors II: Aftershocks

  • Video
  • 19961996
  • PGPG
  • 1h 40min
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
29K
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Tremors II: Aftershocks (1996)
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Earl Bassett, now a washed-up ex-celebrity, is hired by a Mexican oil company to eradicate a Graboid epidemic that's killing more people each day. However, the humans aren't the only one wit... Read allEarl Bassett, now a washed-up ex-celebrity, is hired by a Mexican oil company to eradicate a Graboid epidemic that's killing more people each day. However, the humans aren't the only one with a new battle plan.Earl Bassett, now a washed-up ex-celebrity, is hired by a Mexican oil company to eradicate a Graboid epidemic that's killing more people each day. However, the humans aren't the only one with a new battle plan.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
29K
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  • Director
    • S.S. Wilson
  • Writers
    • Brent Maddock(characters)
    • S.S. Wilson(characters)
    • Ron Underwood(characters)
  • Stars
    • Fred Ward
    • Chris Gartin
    • Helen Shaver
Top credits
  • Director
    • S.S. Wilson
  • Writers
    • Brent Maddock(characters)
    • S.S. Wilson(characters)
    • Ron Underwood(characters)
  • Stars
    • Fred Ward
    • Chris Gartin
    • Helen Shaver
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  • See production, box office & company info
    • 110User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Tremors Two: Aftershocks
    Trailer 1:52
    Tremors Two: Aftershocks

    Photos52

    Helen Shaver, Chris Gartin, Michael Gross, and Fred Ward in Tremors II: Aftershocks (1996)
    Fred Ward in Tremors II: Aftershocks (1996)
    Michael Gross in Tremors II: Aftershocks (1996)
    Thomas Rosales Jr. in Tremors II: Aftershocks (1996)
    Helen Shaver in Tremors II: Aftershocks (1996)
    Chris Gartin in Tremors II: Aftershocks (1996)
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    Helen Shaver, Chris Gartin, Michael Gross, and Fred Ward in Tremors II: Aftershocks (1996)

    Top cast

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    Fred Ward
    Fred Ward
    • Earl Bassettas Earl Bassett
    Chris Gartin
    Chris Gartin
    • Grady Hooveras Grady Hoover
    Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver
    • Kate 'White' Reillyas Kate 'White' Reilly
    Michael Gross
    Michael Gross
    • Burt Gummeras Burt Gummer
    Marcelo Tubert
    Marcelo Tubert
    • Señor Ortegaas Señor Ortega
    Marco Hernandez
    • Julio, Kate's Assistantas Julio, Kate's Assistant
    José Ramón Rosario
    José Ramón Rosario
    • Pedro, Chief Engineeras Pedro, Chief Engineer
    • (as Jose Rosario)
    Thomas Rosales Jr.
    Thomas Rosales Jr.
    • Oil Workeras Oil Worker
    • (as Thomas Rosales)
    S.S. Wilson
    • War Documentary Narratoras War Documentary Narrator
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • S.S. Wilson
    • Writers
      • Brent Maddock(characters)
      • S.S. Wilson(characters)
      • Ron Underwood(characters)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    When an army of Graboids - giant, carnivorous underground worms - threaten the Petromaya oil refinery in Mexico, its owners call on Earl Bassett, who once helped kill four of the creatures in Perfection, Nevada. Having squandered the money that came from his resulting celebrity status, Earl is convinced by the $50,000-a-head bounty offered, as well as the enthusiasm of admirer Grady Hoover, who becomes his partner. At Petromaya, Earl and Grady meet geologist Kate Reilly, and begin Graboid hunting, tricking several Graboids into swallowing bomb-rigged, remote-controlled cars. When they find they're facing a lot more Graboids than they ever expected, Earl calls his friend Burt Gummer, a survivalist who arrives well-stocked with weapons. —Todd Baldridge
    oil refineryman eaten by monsterman versus monstersecond partcreature feature55 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The Worms have turned.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film was originally meant to take place in Australia on a budget of $17 million, with Kevin Bacon reprising his role, in a wide theatrical release. When this idea approved but only given a budget of $4 million, the script was loosely rewritten to accommodate the budget.
    • Goofs
      Right after Earl grabs the fire hose, two shriekers push boxes away, revealing their puppet controls below.
    • Quotes

      Burt Gummer: I am COMPLETELY out of ammo. That's never happened to me before.

    • Connections
      Featured in Obscurus Lupa Presents: Tremors (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      T-R-O-U-B-L-E
      (Uncredited)

      Written by Jerry Chesnut and Steve Tyrell

      Performed by Travis Tritt

    User reviews110

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    A worthy part of the Tremors saga
    The Tremors movies are not to be taken seriously and Tremors 2 is no different. It's a fun, light-hearted monster movie that you can sit back and enjoy. Fred Ward and Michael Gross return from the first movie.(Kevin Bacon not making a comeback shows a little elitism on his part I think. What, are you above Tremors now Kevin?) Both characters lend a hand in making this a good film. The film takes the Graboids a little farther up the evolutional chain this time, and the effects are still good for the small budget. Bottom Line: If you liked Tremors then you'll like Tremors 2.
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    • chvylvr80
    • Sep 16, 2003

    FAQ8

    • Why didn't the graboids in the first film become shriekers?
    • What is 'Tremors 2' about?
    • Is 'Tremors 2: Aftershock' based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Stampede Entertainment (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Tremors 2: Aftershocks
    • Filming locations
      • Valencia, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • MCA/Universal Pictures
      • Stampede Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS-Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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