In this episode of Rewind Classic Movies, GB and AJ take a closer look at Tremors (1990), the cult monster movie that made Kevin Bacon run for his life from underground terrors. This isn’t just another creature feature—Tremors became a ’90s classic thanks to its mix of practical effects, sharp humor, and of course, the unforgettable Graboids.
So why does the original Tremors poster look like it’s advertising a dinosaur movie instead of giant sandworms? What was the real opening scene that got cut from the film? And why was the ending changed before release? GB and AJ dig into all the behind-the-scenes stories that shaped Tremors (1990) into the film fans love today.
Other questions include: Why are there weird dinosaurs on the poster? What was the original start of the movie? Why was the ending changed? Why was it secretly snowing in the desert? And why is this movie such as classic?
Featuring Kevin Bacon in double denim, Finn Carter doing her own makeup and more!
There’s also the strange case of snow in the Nevada desert during filming, a closer look at Burt Gummer’s role in the franchise, and a discussion on how the practical effects still hold up more than three decades later. If you’ve ever wondered what makes Tremors such a long-lasting classic, this episode covers it all.
Press play above (or wherever you get your pods) to listen to the full podcast discussion on Tremors (1990) and find out why this small-town monster movie is still shaking up fans worldwide.
🗓️ Don’t miss the FAST FORWARD episode next week when GB will be chatting to TREMORS LEGEND, CREATOR, WRITER, PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR SS WILSON! They had a fantastic 90 minute chat which will be slotting in for Fast Forward to look over the Tremors movies, TV show and exciting news about a new movie, potentially with KEVIN BACON!
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