Tremors

Inspired by the cult classic Tremors movies, locals attempt to coexist with the monstrous, man-eating Graboids, Shriekers, and Ass-blasters, which are now on a "protected species" list.

Tremors (2003) is a United States science fiction creature comedy series created by S.S. Wilson, Brent Maddock and Nancy Roberts for Syfy, a cancelled single-season run of thirteen one-hour episodes. Inspired by the cult classic Tremors films, it follows Tyler Reed (Victor Browne) and a cast of desert townsfolk, including Rosalita Sanchez (Gladise Jimenez), Nancy Sterngood (Marcia Strassman), Jodi Chang (Lela Lee) and W.D. Twitchell (Dean Norris), as they try to share a remote Nevada community with the man-eating Graboids, Shriekers and other burrowing monsters now officially listed as a protected species. Survivalist Burt Gummer (Michael Gross) brings a stockpile of weapons and a hair-trigger temper to the struggle. Each episode is built around a fresh creature threat, a clash with bureaucracy and the practical problem of keeping townspeople alive while the land itself turns hostile. The tone is campy and action-packed, with broad humor and monster set pieces. Fans of creature features and small town monster stories will find a familiar pleasure here, in the vein of Tremors and Eureka.

Audiences found the series a mixed follow-up to the cult Tremors films, with its monster-comedy tone landing unevenly across its single season.

• Tremors (1990)creature feature horror comedy, small desert town under monster threat, practical monster action
• Eurekamonster creature action in a rural setting, survivalist humor
• Eerie, Indianasmall town genre adventure with eccentric local characters and monsters
• Lost Girlcampy monster action with tongue-in-cheek tone and ensemble of quirky locals

Created by

S.S. Wilson, Brent Maddock, Nancy Roberts

Release Date

2003-03-28

Episode runtime

60 min

Rating

6.6 / 10 (50)

What is Tremors about?

Desert locals in Nevada must coexist with man-eating Graboids and other monsters now protected by law.

What is Tremors like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tremors as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.

Is Tremors violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Tremors as moderate.

What did critics think of Tremors?

Audiences found the series a mixed follow-up to the cult Tremors films, with its monster-comedy tone landing unevenly across its single season.

Which shows are like Tremors?

Shows with a similar feel include Tremors (1990), Eureka, Eerie, Indiana, and Lost Girl.

How long is Tremors?

Tremors: 1 season, 13 episodes.

Is Tremors still running?

No, Tremors was canceled.