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1990 · 96 min · PG-13

Tremors

Directed by Ron Underwood · Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction

Tremors (1990) is a Comedy film, directed by Ron Underwood set in Nevada during the 1990s. It runs 96 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A creature feature and survival, with a comedic and tense tone. Themes of survival run throughout.

Composer
Ernest Troost
Cinematography
Alexander Gruszynski
Cast
Kevin BaconFred WardFinn CarterMichael GrossReba McEntireVictor WongRobert JayneAriana Richards

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Nevada
Setting
DesertRural
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature FeatureSurvival
Themes
Survival
Tone
ComedicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderEnsemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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