Tremors (1990)

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Director: Ron Underwood

Writers: S.S. Wilson & Brent Maddock, from a story by Ron Underwood & S.S. Wilson & Brent Maddock

Stars: Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, FinnCarter, Michael Gross, Reba McIntyre, Robert Jayne, Charlotte Stewart



Giant killer worms? 



It's better than it sounds.

 


It never takes itself too seriously and maintains interest by posing a series of problems that the characters solve intelligently.

 


I think this film accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do--entertain with a clever script about people who react to the unbelievable in a believable way.











 

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