Tremors: Shrieker Island
On a tropical island, veteran survivalist Burt Gummer leads an improvised battle against genetically enhanced Graboids and multiplying Shriekers.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- campy
- witty
- propulsive
- monster movie night
- franchise marathon
What critics said
Critics found it a modestly entertaining but underfunded franchise creature feature whose familiar formula mainly serves established fans.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film combines Graboid and Shrieker attacks with comedic dialogue and absurd survival situations.
Hunters genetically modify Graboid eggs, triggering the multiplying monster crisis.
The tropical island setting confines the hunters and protagonists as Graboids and Shriekers spread.
Burt Gummer remains the central experienced survivor while younger characters confront the creatures.
Films like Tremors: Shrieker Island, and why
Tremors
Shared comedic creature-feature energy, science fiction monsters, and survival action.
Jurassic Park
Shared island setting, genetically altered creatures, and escalating monster survival spectacle.
Eight Legged Freaks
Shared absurdist monster action, practical-effects sensibility, and horror-comedy tone.
Movie Details
- Director
- Don Michael Paul
- Release Date
- 2020-10-20
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (272)
Cast
- Michael Gross
- Jon Heder
- Caroline Langrishe
- Cassie Clare
- Matthew Douglas
- Sahajak Boonthanakit
- David Asavanond
- Jackie Cruz
- Richard Brake
- Randy Kalsi
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Tremors: Shrieker Island about?
- On a tropical island, veteran survivalist Burt Gummer leads an improvised battle against genetically enhanced Graboids and multiplying Shriekers.
- What is Tremors: Shrieker Island like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tremors: Shrieker Island as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Tremors: Shrieker Island violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Tremors: Shrieker Island as moderate.
- What did critics think of Tremors: Shrieker Island?
- Critics found it a modestly entertaining but underfunded franchise creature feature whose familiar formula mainly serves established fans.
- Which films are like Tremors: Shrieker Island?
- Films with a similar feel include Tremors, Jurassic Park, and Eight Legged Freaks.
- How long is Tremors: Shrieker Island?
- Tremors: Shrieker Island runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch Tremors: Shrieker Island?
- In United States, Tremors: Shrieker Island is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
