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Earl Bassett's celebrity after defeating the Graboid attack against the town of Perfection has proved short-lived, until he's recruited by a Mexican oil company whose workers have found more than they bargained for under the soil.
Two years after the events in Perfection, Nevada, Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward reprise their roles as Earl Bassett and Valentine McKee, now living wealthy lives thanks to their monster-hunting exploits. However, their newfound comfort is shattered when a new series of "Graboid" attacks erupts in Mexico. The duo, along with a new team of monster hunters, must once again face these subterranean terrors.
Tremors 2: Aftershocks received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While often seen as a fun, B-movie sequel that capitalizes on the original's charm, it was generally considered a step down in quality from the first film. The creature effects, humor, and action sequences were often praised, but some critics found the plot derivative and the acting uneven.
A fun, if somewhat formulaic, sequel that offers plenty of creature-feature action and laughs.
The film successfully expands on the original's premise with new monsters and a different setting.
While not as beloved as the first, it delivers on its promise of Tremors-style entertainment.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's entertaining nature, with many appreciating the return of the Graboids and the humorous dialogue. Some viewers felt it was a worthy successor to the original, enjoying the creature effects and action sequences.
Michael Gross, who reprises his role as Burt Gummer, was the only actor from the original film to return as a main character, as Fred Ward and Kevin Bacon's characters were written out of the original script before they were brought back due to fan demand.
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The Shriekers! After the huge love and deserved critical praise for Ron Underwood’s 1990 film, Tremors, this in spite of poor box office and lead man Kevin Bacon disowning the film at the time, sequels were always likely. And so it prove...