How many ways can you call a worm a worm? Turns out quite a few if Tremors (1990) has anything to say about it. This horror comedy wiggled its way from box office bust to beloved cult classic thanks to the golden age of home video. And it’s no surprise considering it’s packed with a star-studded ensemble that includes Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, and THE Reba in her film debut. Now 30 years later, this OG creature feature has spawned a franchise so unhinged we low-key want to binge the whole thing. On the latest episode of Why the Flick?, we’re digging into what makes the movie so endearing, comparing cinematic worms, and pitching the next sequel (spoiler: it involves graboids in space).

Resources

Kevin Bacon Talks Tremors

⁠Designing the Graboids

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremors_(franchise)

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a30457996/tremors-30-anniversary-reba-mcentire-interview/

https://www.quora.com/What-was-Reba-doing-when-she-put-her-bullets-with-dirt-and-decided-to-mix-them-in-the-film-Tremors-Is-that-a-form-of-maintaining-their-bullets