Though modern movie scenes are studded with numerous cinematic gold and diamonds, there is just something nostalgic and charmingly vintage about the 90s cinema that the audience still cannot get over. The era that rolled out some fabulous rom-coms also gave us underrated entertainers like Tremors
. This Kevin Bacon-starrer monster horror movie once ruled the hearts of fans with its long-lasting franchise.
Rumour mills are abuzz about a new version of the movie currently in the works. From its plot to cast, here is everything you need to learn about this monster flick.
Tremors modern version going old school with original cast
A Tremors
reboot has been finalised as the original creators of the 1990 movie have won the rights back to the original script. Original creators Ron Underwood, Brent Maddock, and S.S. Wilson will be bringing their once-passion project back to life, and the original lead actor, Kevin Bacon, has expressed his interest in starring in it.
#Tremors creators have won the rights back to the OG script
• Exploring a ‘return to perfection sequel’ along with two other ‘outlandish’ ideas
• Kevin Bacon wants to return and they’re considering ideas to bring him back pic.twitter.com/IUDpZ0bHO0
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Besides Bacon, the actors in the new movie could include Michael Gross, who has played Burt Gummer in other movies of the franchise. Fans have the same expectations from Jon Heder and Richard Brake, who have continued to a a valuable part of the franchise till recent films.
The creators want the movie to be original and are not envisioning a new cast. Certainly, old is gold, and upcoming Tremors
is sticking to this rule in terms of story, too.
Next chapter of Tremors goes back to where the story started
The creators, Ron Underwood, Brent Maddock, and S.S. Wilson, have expressed their wish to communicate an authentic feeling to the 90s. And for this, they want the sequel set in the familiar and fictional desert town of Perfection, Nevada, which served as the location for the first movie. Other than Nevada, they are also playing the field with some fresh, unexpected locations.
TREMORS creators Stampede Entertainment have won back the rights to the original script.
They are “discussing a return-to-Perfection sequel” and “considering ideas that feature the return of Kevin Bacon as Val.” pic.twitter.com/C2nKWwuO1v
— Bloody Disgusting (@BDisgusting) April 18, 2025
The creators have previously shared that, “Whatever we decide to pitch to Hollywood, it will not be a remake [of] the first movie with a new cast.”
And it will also not be a version of their original script for Tremors 5. After its desert-based beginning, the movie has explored much in its other movies, in the same location. More action of monster hunting can be expected in the reboot in the fictional construct town.
When can fans watch the Tremors reboot?
This is the most crucial piece of information that the fans of the franchise have to wait a little longer. Since the cast, locations, and other pre-production details have not yet been finalised, there is no word about a release date for this reboot. Though it will not get a Netflix release
as the recent rumors had run.
25 years ago today, monster movie ‘Tremors’ starring #KevinBacon was released in US cinemas. #90s @kevinbacon pic.twitter.com/bzsIOt7lsb
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But the older versions can be easily visited through streaming or rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, and others that include, Tremors 4: The Legend Begins (2004), Tremors 5: Bloodlines (2015), Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell (2018)
, and Tremors: Shrieker Island (2020)
. Though with underground monsters running wild to hunt humans on screen and Kevin Bacon running them, fun is guaranteed for this classic movie lovers.
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reboot? Tell us in the comments below.