EXTENDED DISCUSSION: / tremors-review Mike and Jay discuss the classic 1990 film Tremors starring Kevin Bacon and Burt...er...Fred Ward and directed by Ron Underwood.
I also loved how they're talking to Burt, the graboid comes in, the radio goes dead silent. There's that moment where everyone is just.. "oh man..he's dead" And then you hear his gun being fired all the way across town. Because that's how loud guns really are. And it was burtiful.
I also loved how that scene didn't break the "they have to keep coming up with different solutions" rule: "shoot it with guns" works exactly once, and later Burt's wife tells him that even their most powerful gun won't work when the graboids are underground, which is all the time.
It's possibly my favorite scene in all of history. I love the delay before the distant gunshots as well. This movie turned me into a firearm enthusiast that would almost put put Burt to shame
@@thestrangechannelofjeff7426 same here! 😁 I was in my early teens and had already been shooting competitively for a few years and had a decent collection for my age and stuff like that... But that scene was my all-time favorite and literally the reason I immediately redid my bedroom, got serious about acquiring professional reloading equipment, and stuff like that. And not just having it but having and organized in a way that I could take care of everything and give more attention to the maintenance /learning..... About eight years later I had already acquired a fuel AIDS and milling machines and was in school learning CNC. Although I never really stuck with any of that stuff other than just for fun here in there... Shooting in precision is what took me into my profession of metrology and machining. All thanks to burt's deluxe nerd cave.😁👍 I absolutely adore those movies and I googled them to see who was making fun of them these days only to find out that others love them and that they held up well. 😁😁👍👍
One of the first shots in the movie is Fred Ward in a sleeping bag (a worm-like shape) falling out of the truck bed. This is exactly what happens to one of the tremors at the end (falls off a cliff).
Because up until the early 90s (I guess) everything that wasn't an obvious title had to be translated to german in a way that you knew what you get into, almost setting the tone of what to expect. Just look up the titles for the "Vacation" movies or many other comedies in general. Also: tons of subtitles added to certain movie titles that are just a word/term (rather prominent during the movie) but too vague to know instantly what the movie will be about. And then just look at titles for german movies. Regarding that formula "Die Hard" would be "A Policeman fighting off terrorist on his own" even though the actual translation back to english for the german title would be "Die Slowly" even though that has nothing to do with the plot. "Dune" isn't just Dune, it's "Dune - The Desert Planet"; "Lethal Weapon" -> "Leathal Weapon - Two hard as steel professionals"; "Ghostbusters" -> "Ghostbusters - The Ghost Hunters"; "Gremlins" -> "Gremlins - Little Monsters" etc . . .
Tremors might be my favorite "Humans against the Monsters" style monster movie. Mostly because... kind of the same reason why I love John Carpenter's "The Thing". No one is stupid in the movie. I mean yes, characters aren't exactly rocket surgeons. Nor do they ever act really like: "Well I read ahead in the script" sort of asspulls. But they kind of handle things logically, come up with plans that seem fitting for their characters. Respond properly. Even the monster starts learning through the movie and adapting to what the humans try against them, instead of just being some Unstoppable Force until a plot widget is deployed or just "Sheer Numbers overwhelms everything" sort of thing. Like that moment when they're out on the rocks, trying to bait the monsters with the dynamite and blow them up. Beautiful moment. But even more so when the monster kind of realizes what's going on, and spits out the dynamite at the humans. It's something monster movies in general just kind of miss. That sense of back and forth. The humans figure something out, so the monsters figure out a way around it. Then the humans have to come up with a new idea. All while people and monsters just kind of behave naturally. Learning by experiences and behaving according to their characters. And the plot doesn't require people to be rock stupid to move ahead, etc.
@@thoughtfuldevil6069 this was actually showcased in Star Trek Into Darkness, when Dr. McCoy helped defuse a missile. That's the first official "rocket surgeon" in cinema history, as far as I know.
For once the survivalists aren't a joke, and neither is the female scientist. Even the blue-collar workers and the "monsters" have a capacity to learn. Refreshing.
I love that about this movie, nobody say the typical "oh you don't know what you are talking about.." BS. They listen to each other, discuss the options, and at times just have to make a snap decision. Hell the only time the two main characters don't listen to the scientist is when they are arguing between each other and she just goes ahead and does what she needs to do. Awesome cast of characters and writing.
This film has to be one of my favorite film experiences ever. I was having a bunch of friends stay the night to watch a movie and play video games in middle school, and I usually grab something from the Walmart bargain DVD bin for these occasions. I found this film at the bottom. My buddies and I popped this in without any idea of what it was, beyond the fact it had Kevin Bacon in it. We were absolutely delighted to find such a fantastic experience and get it so unexpectedly. That basement reveal literally had us all inhale in unison, then burst out in cheers moments later. I agree it is one of the best scenes ever, even without knowing the editing wizardry. I wish I could find more surprises like that waiting for me at the bottom of a discount bin. So glad you reviewed it, not many others besides those friends know about it in my experience. Hope to see more of this show in the future!
@@lazerhosen It's so funny to hear you two talk about this movie, I'd bet you both are I'm gonna say...ages 17-25. I first watched this movie at 5-7 years old. We had it on VHS tape, in fact I still have it somewhere. I'm 33 and most people around my age have seen this movie. It was a pretty big deal, and I don't know if it was ever in theaters. First movie I saw in theaters was Jurassic Park at age 4 because I loved Dinosaurs, and my grandfather at one point wondered if he should have taken me to see it because I was sort of terrified(but amazed). I remember during the T-Rex first appearance he asked me if I wanted to leave, and I said "No Pop, then we'll miss the movie". He would often remind me of this even up until a couple years ago. He died in 2020 and he was such an amazing man and I miss him so much. It's sometimes hard to make time for your family, but really try to because you will miss them so much when they are gone.
@@drownthepoor Condolences dude, I have only ever lost best friends and all my grandparents, but I have had several good friends who lost their fathers. I know it's gotta hurt still, and it will be some time before the mourning fades away. I turn 37 this year, not a big age difference. First movie I saw in theaters was The Little Mermaid, and then the TMNT film.
The Real Dagoth Ur Jar Jar is the key to all of this... if we get Jar Jar working... because he's a funnier character than we have had in any of the other movies before
I'm currently in Malta, Montana, visiting my Grandmother, the very location where I first rented and experienced Tremors at the age of 8. There's nothing more terrifying than finishing that movie as a child, and then walking outside to the open plains of Montana, where there is no hard soil. There is no rock formations. There is no form surface to potentially stop a graboid encounter. Needless to say, the remainder of that visit oh so long ago stayed with me for life, and every time I return to Malta, I have a strong urge to rewatch the first film and join said ensemble to hunt massive underground turds with worm-tongues.
I have pretty much the same memory! Only on the Dutch countryside, flat nothing open country. I was scared for months when playing outside after watching this movie. Great memory (now)!
@@Dahdoi well in the dutch countryside you're only like 15 miles from some of the most densely populated cities in Europe. Montana is actually fuck all nowhere
Now that is a tall order, I actually sympathize with the damn critters now. Because having to systematically hunt down 7 billion human beings, because they are too noisy?... Man, those guys struggled just to kill a dozen of them! They're fucked!!
My favorite part of the red letter media crew is their legitimate passion for movies. You guys are really at your best talking about films you truly appreciate.
Tremors is a gem. A solid, purpose built, genuinely quirky, funny "horror" movie with some very engaging characters and warm, feel good moments. I watched it with my family last night and initially wondered if I could really sit through it again after having seen it several times already. It hooks you in like a Graboid and won't let you go til the end.
This movie is also a fantastic display of how to write strong female characters without beating the audience to death with the messaging or at the expense of the male characters. Just about all the characters have strengths and weaknesses that play off each other extremely well.
there's at least more women in this movie than in the original ghostbusters. i think we can leave it alone. YOU HEAR THAT, HOLLYWOOD? LEAVE TREMORS ALONE.
Yeah, that's the thing, there's so many good ways you could do an all female cast Ghostbusters movie, and it just doesn't come close to ANY of it. The second movie may be kind of a cheap rehash of the first one, but at least it has all the original cast and crew, it's still a good watch, it's made by people who know how it's done. The new one isn't even worthy of licking the boots of Filmation Ghostbusters
I watched Tremors expecting a schlocky 80's monster movie and was completely blown away. Before I even started this youtube video I was thinking to myself how this was a perfectly executed movie. Thanks for helping me rediscover this amazing movie!
Tremors is honestly my favorite movie of all time. It's just perfect, like they said. I first watched it when it released on video at 3 years old and didn't walk on dirt for 8 years.
To be honest with you... FUCKING FINALLY. This is the show I was waiting for. Tell me about good movies so I can go watch things and be happy. Thanks RLM!
Exactly, more content is not unwelcome to me. All these weirdos whining about one thing. I believe as long as there exists pizza rolls, we will see another Plinkett.
It great seeing Mike gush over a movie and explain it in detail. It's also great to see him destroy movies as Mr. Plinkitt. Mike is a great movie dude guy man
This made me love Tremors even more than I already do. Especially all the talk about the effort put into all the miniature work etc especially in the basement scene etc.
Considering it has Burt Ward, Kevin Bacon, the main old guy from Big Trouble in Little China and MICHAEL "FREAKIN" GROSS from Family Ties.......I wouldn't necessarily call this a B Flick.
When I rented Tremors from my local grocery store and watched it alone I was literally standing and jumping during the whole second half, yelling "Run! You can make it! Get off the ground!!" No other thriller has topped it.
Upon recently watching tremors and tremors 2 there is a few second shot in the second movie that i really like. In the first movie those little snake things chewed up the rear right shock absorber on the truck. In the second movie when they are driving to Mexico you can see the rear right shock hanging from the truck, as if Earl never even fixed it after the graboid chewed it!!
This movie is so much fun and holds up so well, it's hard to focus on any one thing. However, I think the best aspect--what makes the story work so well--is the chemistry between Ward and Bacon. Their interactions feel so genuine and un-acted you fall in love with that friendship. The best bit of humor is when they're on the roof and work out this "genius" plan, slap hands together, and the camera quickly zooms out and they're basically like, "Oh......". Very understated and well shot. Horror comedy at its best.
Also, not ashamed to admit I like the sequels. In fact, only the most recent one--with Jamie Kennedy--disappointed me. Man, that was hard to sit through.
I remember back in the day my dad mentioned how it was supposed to be called land sharks. I said "Really?" He said "What does the cover remind you of?" (I noticed the Jaws Reference right away) "Ooooh yep. I can see that." lol
Saw the review, watched the movie, enjoyed the movie, listened to the extended discussion. Several hours of entertainment. Great new show. Thank you guys!
I loved hearing Mike and Jay speak of this movie so highly, I watched it with my family as a kid and we all loved it. Even Dad, who doesn't usually like "silly" movies.
Its been a while since Ive seen 3, but I think it was the one where the Graboids developed wings and rocket powered assholes...or maybe that was just a fever dream. I cant remember anymore...
Thanks for doing this! I love Tremors and I've heard you mention what a great movie it is in other episodes so I'm really glad to see this. Please keep up the re:View episodes. Big fan!
8:59 And another great detail about underground monsters (as mentioned in passing by Michael Gross' character) is that dirt is a fantastic bullet stop, so you can't just shoot them... Unless, of course, they break into the wrong goddam rec room.
@@samuelperezgarcia Exactly, the escalation that nothing short of an elephant gun was going to work was great wordless moviemaking. And that the Graboids adapted so he never got another shot.
The sequel is my personal favorite, but it was also my introduction to the series, so it probably biased me. I think it follows well the Terminator/Alien process well of: Great first one that is basically horror film, Good to great second one that is more quippy and action than horror, then sequels of middling to poor quality.
This was the first "horror"-movie I watched. I was like 10 or so years old, my parents were away for the evening and I watched it secretly. I was so fucking scared. But after seeing it again as an adult, I couldn't stop laughing. But it is still a great movie and I enjoy it a lot.
I remember watching this with my dad one Saturday morning. He knew who Kevin Bacon was even though he wasn't raised in the US, but he did love western movies like the good, the bad, & the ugly.
The filmmakers did such a fantastic job with their miniature work that I honestly had no idea there even were miniatures being shown. When I used to watch this as a kid on an old VHS taped from TV, and even on more recent viewings, it never dawned on me that the footage of the monsters (the "Tremors" as Mike calls them, or "Graboids" as the movie called them) was sometimes done in miniature. Also, the shot where they remove the hat from the guy that was pulled down into the dirt by the monsters and reveal his head facing upwards gave me endless nightmares as a kid.
this set looks super professional. I'm glad to see diverse content here. Both this and Half in the Bag are great viewing experiences and I'm looking forward to more of each (hopefully one per week for each series)
Fantastic film. I hear Kevin Bacon hated it and thought it would ruin his career but as he got older it became one of his favorite film. Apparently they had a lot of fun on set
I also loved how they're talking to Burt, the graboid comes in, the radio goes dead silent.
There's that moment where everyone is just.. "oh man..he's dead"
And then you hear his gun being fired all the way across town. Because that's how loud guns really are. And it was burtiful.
I also loved how that scene didn't break the "they have to keep coming up with different solutions" rule: "shoot it with guns" works exactly once, and later Burt's wife tells him that even their most powerful gun won't work when the graboids are underground, which is all the time.
Favourite scene that. Especially when it pans out in the basement and there's a fucking wall full of guns 🤣🤣
It's possibly my favorite scene in all of history. I love the delay before the distant gunshots as well. This movie turned me into a firearm enthusiast that would almost put put Burt to shame
@@thestrangechannelofjeff7426 same here! 😁 I was in my early teens and had already been shooting competitively for a few years and had a decent collection for my age and stuff like that... But that scene was my all-time favorite and literally the reason I immediately redid my bedroom, got serious about acquiring professional reloading equipment, and stuff like that. And not just having it but having and organized in a way that I could take care of everything and give more attention to the maintenance /learning..... About eight years later I had already acquired a fuel AIDS and milling machines and was in school learning CNC. Although I never really stuck with any of that stuff other than just for fun here in there... Shooting in precision is what took me into my profession of metrology and machining. All thanks to burt's deluxe nerd cave.😁👍
I absolutely adore those movies and I googled them to see who was making fun of them these days only to find out that others love them and that they held up well. 😁😁👍👍
This is the best "The floor is made of lava!" movie ever.
Perfect analogy for this movie
This movie was on so often during the weekends that my brother and i started playing "Tremors", with the same rules as the floor is lava. Lol
Arguably this is where the concept was born, or at least popularized.
@@user-ew7nz3yw2i he was saying that the floor is lava was popularized because of this movie, not the other way around
@@user-ew7nz3yw2i Bruh you don't even know if he's a millennial
One of the first shots in the movie is Fred Ward in a sleeping bag (a worm-like shape) falling out of the truck bed. This is exactly what happens to one of the tremors at the end (falls off a cliff).
This movie is fucking perfect.
Props for the pickup. This is such a sweet and clever movie.
Yes! and the fact that Val jumps on the truck yelling "Stampede!" and then references that at the end.
"graboids"
I have watched Tremors 50 times and never associated Earl in the sleeping bag with a graboid. Neat detail. Thanks!
In German this movie is called "Im Land der Raketenwürmer" - "In the land of the rocket worms" and I have no clue why.
Lucas Maybe because of their speed. Graboids move at a relatively high speed for moving through dirt.
That title is fucking mint
I suspect it's because Germans are AWESOME.
In Norway it was called Marksommer (worm summer) Because.... we named Jaws Haisommer (shark summer).
Yeah..
Because up until the early 90s (I guess) everything that wasn't an obvious title had to be translated to german in a way that you knew what you get into, almost setting the tone of what to expect. Just look up the titles for the "Vacation" movies or many other comedies in general. Also: tons of subtitles added to certain movie titles that are just a word/term (rather prominent during the movie) but too vague to know instantly what the movie will be about.
And then just look at titles for german movies.
Regarding that formula "Die Hard" would be "A Policeman fighting off terrorist on his own" even though the actual translation back to english for the german title would be "Die Slowly" even though that has nothing to do with the plot. "Dune" isn't just Dune, it's "Dune - The Desert Planet"; "Lethal Weapon" -> "Leathal Weapon - Two hard as steel professionals"; "Ghostbusters" -> "Ghostbusters - The Ghost Hunters"; "Gremlins" -> "Gremlins - Little Monsters" etc . . .
Tremors might be my favorite "Humans against the Monsters" style monster movie. Mostly because... kind of the same reason why I love John Carpenter's "The Thing". No one is stupid in the movie. I mean yes, characters aren't exactly rocket surgeons. Nor do they ever act really like: "Well I read ahead in the script" sort of asspulls. But they kind of handle things logically, come up with plans that seem fitting for their characters. Respond properly. Even the monster starts learning through the movie and adapting to what the humans try against them, instead of just being some Unstoppable Force until a plot widget is deployed or just "Sheer Numbers overwhelms everything" sort of thing.
Like that moment when they're out on the rocks, trying to bait the monsters with the dynamite and blow them up. Beautiful moment. But even more so when the monster kind of realizes what's going on, and spits out the dynamite at the humans.
It's something monster movies in general just kind of miss. That sense of back and forth. The humans figure something out, so the monsters figure out a way around it. Then the humans have to come up with a new idea. All while people and monsters just kind of behave naturally. Learning by experiences and behaving according to their characters. And the plot doesn't require people to be rock stupid to move ahead, etc.
"Rocket Surgeons"
What kind of profession is this and how do I apply?
@@thoughtfuldevil6069 this was actually showcased in Star Trek Into Darkness, when Dr. McCoy helped defuse a missile. That's the first official "rocket surgeon" in cinema history, as far as I know.
Dr Mcoy also modified a torpedo in Star Trek 6, alongside spock. Two time rocket surgeon@@samuelperezgarcia
RIP Fred Ward. Will watch this re:view and Tremors tonight in your honor.
Just found out from you, it’s a damn shame that he wasn’t spoken of more when he died. Thanks for keeping his memory alive.
"Haunting by vibrations" had giggle a little.
What wasn't mentioned was the chemistry between Val and Earl. They played off each other perfectly.
@@PeacefulJoint Even the side characters all played their roles perfectly. No one was the weak link.
Val and earl are probably the best horror/monster duo ever, if there are even anymore. Its seriously like a buddy cop monster film
@@Heller103085 Tucker and Dale in Tucker and Dale vs Evil are a perfect duo as well.
I also can't believe they didn't mention the legendary "fuuuuck you!" from Kevin Bacon
For once the survivalists aren't a joke, and neither is the female scientist. Even the blue-collar workers and the "monsters" have a capacity to learn. Refreshing.
I love that about this movie, nobody say the typical "oh you don't know what you are talking about.." BS. They listen to each other, discuss the options, and at times just have to make a snap decision. Hell the only time the two main characters don't listen to the scientist is when they are arguing between each other and she just goes ahead and does what she needs to do. Awesome cast of characters and writing.
GG my friend
See also: Day of the Dead.
@@dr.decker3623 Slither is a gem
@@SomeBF There was that boy who deserved to die by simply existing. The actor for the boy did a good job I'll say that.
I heard Rich wanted to call it "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies" but Jay and Mike didn't want to change their names.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
This film has to be one of my favorite film experiences ever. I was having a bunch of friends stay the night to watch a movie and play video games in middle school, and I usually grab something from the Walmart bargain DVD bin for these occasions. I found this film at the bottom. My buddies and I popped this in without any idea of what it was, beyond the fact it had Kevin Bacon in it. We were absolutely delighted to find such a fantastic experience and get it so unexpectedly. That basement reveal literally had us all inhale in unison, then burst out in cheers moments later. I agree it is one of the best scenes ever, even without knowing the editing wizardry. I wish I could find more surprises like that waiting for me at the bottom of a discount bin. So glad you reviewed it, not many others besides those friends know about it in my experience. Hope to see more of this show in the future!
That's so much better than my first viewing: Sci-Fi Channel (way before it became SyFy) with commercial breaks... also while I was in middle school.
@@lazerhosen It's so funny to hear you two talk about this movie, I'd bet you both are I'm gonna say...ages 17-25. I first watched this movie at 5-7 years old. We had it on VHS tape, in fact I still have it somewhere. I'm 33 and most people around my age have seen this movie. It was a pretty big deal, and I don't know if it was ever in theaters.
First movie I saw in theaters was Jurassic Park at age 4 because I loved Dinosaurs, and my grandfather at one point wondered if he should have taken me to see it because I was sort of terrified(but amazed).
I remember during the T-Rex first appearance he asked me if I wanted to leave, and I said "No Pop, then we'll miss the movie". He would often remind me of this even up until a couple years ago.
He died in 2020 and he was such an amazing man and I miss him so much. It's sometimes hard to make time for your family, but really try to because you will miss them so much when they are gone.
@@drownthepoor Condolences dude, I have only ever lost best friends and all my grandparents, but I have had several good friends who lost their fathers. I know it's gotta hurt still, and it will be some time before the mourning fades away.
I turn 37 this year, not a big age difference. First movie I saw in theaters was The Little Mermaid, and then the TMNT film.
3:15 Jay didn't even blink when that moth flew by his face. What a professional.
Tremors was one of those gems I came across on regular television having no idea what the movie was.
It should´ve won an academy award for sound design.
I see you hacks have employed Shot Reverse Shot for this, an A camera and B camera. You must have learned this from a great director.
+Aidan Crane he's a funnier character than we have had before
It's gonna be great
It's stylistically designed to be that way and they can't undo that, but they can diminish the effects of it.
The Real Dagoth Ur Jar Jar is the key to all of this... if we get Jar Jar working... because he's a funnier character than we have had in any of the other movies before
***** It was bold in terms of jerking people around.
I'm currently in Malta, Montana, visiting my Grandmother, the very location where I first rented and experienced Tremors at the age of 8. There's nothing more terrifying than finishing that movie as a child, and then walking outside to the open plains of Montana, where there is no hard soil. There is no rock formations. There is no form surface to potentially stop a graboid encounter. Needless to say, the remainder of that visit oh so long ago stayed with me for life, and every time I return to Malta, I have a strong urge to rewatch the first film and join said ensemble to hunt massive underground turds with worm-tongues.
I have pretty much the same memory! Only on the Dutch countryside, flat nothing open country. I was scared for months when playing outside after watching this movie.
Great memory (now)!
@@Dahdoi well in the dutch countryside you're only like 15 miles from some of the most densely populated cities in Europe. Montana is actually fuck all nowhere
My theory is the Graboids all have migraines and they are just trying to get everyone to shut the hell up.
Now that is a tall order, I actually sympathize with the damn critters now. Because having to systematically hunt down 7 billion human beings, because they are too noisy?... Man, those guys struggled just to kill a dozen of them! They're fucked!!
They are related to Mr Heckles? 🤔
This is why Grendel attacked the Danes' hall.
What a ridiculous concept!
Now, if you had said they had chronic hangovers....
A classic movie. The first one was so good.
what about the other ones? i know there are like 10 million sequels
@@jepega the second and third are both great if you like the first. The fourth is cool too, just not as strong imo
@@jepega Theyre cool because you get to find out that well, these graboids that look like larvae are exactly that.
Aftershocks was... ok 👌
A special film from a unique time in cinema, late 80s/early 90s.
RIP Fred Ward :*(
My favorite part of the red letter media crew is their legitimate passion for movies. You guys are really at your best talking about films you truly appreciate.
"I didn't know you hated women!"
LOL
Tremors is a perfect movie.
"This movie is perfect. That's what I like about it,"
-Mike, hack fraud.
Please do The Thing (1982)
I was just about to request that!
Mike hates John Carpenter.
+tom bob I know someone who hates John Carpenter and loves The Thing
DannyO MovieGuy I just heard that Mike isn't to big on John Carpenter. Since he runs RLM, I don't think he would want to make a video about The Thing.
In their Halloween commentary, Mike mentions he loves the Thing.
(I mean who doesn't?)
Tremors is a gem. A solid, purpose built, genuinely quirky, funny "horror" movie with some very engaging characters and warm, feel good moments.
I watched it with my family last night and initially wondered if I could really sit through it again after having seen it several times already. It hooks you in like a Graboid and won't let you go til the end.
This movie is also a fantastic display of how to write strong female characters without beating the audience to death with the messaging or at the expense of the male characters. Just about all the characters have strengths and weaknesses that play off each other extremely well.
Ghostbusters level you say? Then we need to have a remake of it... WITH AN ALL FEMALE CAST!
That wouldnt even be a problem if they managed to be funny or likeable.
there's at least more women in this movie than in the original ghostbusters. i think we can leave it alone. YOU HEAR THAT, HOLLYWOOD? LEAVE TREMORS ALONE.
Yeah, that's the thing, there's so many good ways you could do an all female cast Ghostbusters movie, and it just doesn't come close to ANY of it.
The second movie may be kind of a cheap rehash of the first one, but at least it has all the original cast and crew, it's still a good watch, it's made by people who know how it's done.
The new one isn't even worthy of licking the boots of Filmation Ghostbusters
Good god, could you imagine the Tumblr reaction to a movie about an all-female cast getting eaten by penis monsters?
You are too much of a misogynist to realize that this could be easily fixed by turning the penis monsters into vagina monsters.
Any show with more Jay and Mike is okay in my books
I love finding popular CZcamsrs in really deep, obscure-non related, comment sections.
@@supermagnificence7503 haha yes, what the hell
I watched Tremors expecting a schlocky 80's monster movie and was completely blown away. Before I even started this youtube video I was thinking to myself how this was a perfectly executed movie.
Thanks for helping me rediscover this amazing movie!
Tremors is honestly my favorite movie of all time. It's just perfect, like they said.
I first watched it when it released on video at 3 years old and didn't walk on dirt for 8 years.
To be honest with you...
FUCKING FINALLY. This is the show I was waiting for. Tell me about good movies so I can go watch things and be happy.
Thanks RLM!
RIP Fred Ward
Sarlac: A Star Wars Story
Great to see you guys got invited to the set of Twin Peaks.
I just hope they find their way out of the Black Lodge.
Coffee time
I like this idea, really liked Jay's quickcuts reviews and this seems like a good replacement. More Red Letter is never a bad thing.
Exactly, more content is not unwelcome to me. All these weirdos whining about one thing. I believe as long as there exists pizza rolls, we will see another Plinkett.
There is also a longer discussion in audio form! God I love Red Letter!
the people whining are just joking, its a running gag
+Eden Oh I know. Some jokes get old, and some don't. Like, "if it keeps running why don't it get tired or sumtin' tss."
but the joke has truth to it, right?
It great seeing Mike gush over a movie and explain it in detail. It's also great to see him destroy movies as Mr. Plinkitt. Mike is a great movie dude guy man
RIP Fred. 😥
I still love Tremors 2: After Shocks, and no one will take that from me!
My guy, no one wants to. You can keep it.
Dylan Vickers my guy, go fuck yourself.
I love it too!
Classic. I’m gonna watch it soon.
Nor as good as the first but i still think its a good film and dig it out every now and again
Edited by Mike Hunt
what about Ed Hunt?
Oh, I get it. Michael Hunt.
Oh, I get it. Michael Hunt.
This made me love Tremors even more than I already do. Especially all the talk about the effort put into all the miniature work etc especially in the basement scene etc.
The Reba's basement scene is one of my favorite scenes of all time in a comedy.
RIP Fred.
Tremors 2 is a really fun movie IMO. So many great Burt lines!
"I am - completely - OUT of ammo!
"...that's never happened to me before."
"I feel I was Denied - Critical - Need To Know - Information".
@@chriselyea2545 That always gets me
literally only good thing about that movie, everything else was so boring
LOVE Tremors.
One of the most entertaining b-movies IMO.
Considering it has Burt Ward, Kevin Bacon, the main old guy from Big Trouble in Little China and MICHAEL "FREAKIN" GROSS from Family Ties.......I wouldn't necessarily call this a B Flick.
big fan of this concept. I love that Mike looks so happy talking about movies he likes!
I'm 27 and watched this for the first time a couple months ago. It absolutely still holds up.
A new series? It's gonna be great, it's gonna be great...
It's gonna be great
+Engineer 47 Great!
Every issue will have so much going on...
It's stylistically designed to be that way and you can't undo that.
Jay is the key to all of this. He's a funnier character than we've ever had before.
I can't believe they are replacing Half in the Bag! This is bullshit. I've had enough of this free content from Red Letter Media!
Just rewatched Tremors for the first time in ages. It is a good film. Shows you what a solid script can do.
When I rented Tremors from my local grocery store and watched it alone I was literally standing and jumping during the whole second half, yelling "Run! You can make it! Get off the ground!!" No other thriller has topped it.
i give this video 5 bags of popcorn
and a little badge that says 'hack fraud'
Upon recently watching tremors and tremors 2 there is a few second shot in the second movie that i really like. In the first movie those little snake things chewed up the rear right shock absorber on the truck. In the second movie when they are driving to Mexico you can see the rear right shock hanging from the truck, as if Earl never even fixed it after the graboid chewed it!!
This movie is so much fun and holds up so well, it's hard to focus on any one thing. However, I think the best aspect--what makes the story work so well--is the chemistry between Ward and Bacon. Their interactions feel so genuine and un-acted you fall in love with that friendship. The best bit of humor is when they're on the roof and work out this "genius" plan, slap hands together, and the camera quickly zooms out and they're basically like, "Oh......". Very understated and well shot. Horror comedy at its best.
Also, not ashamed to admit I like the sequels. In fact, only the most recent one--with Jamie Kennedy--disappointed me. Man, that was hard to sit through.
I first saw this movie one night on TNN. I was about 12 or 13 watching Joe Bob Briggs monster movie night. I loved it!
Who is the guy on the left? I didn't catch his name.
I think it was Mick, or something.
Either Nike or bike, wasn't paying attention
I believe he said his name was Jay...
I thought he said Kevin....
Mike Hunt
Why do you guys look so sweaty here
Because they're on coke.
Hair light.
JENNY!!!! They aren’t sweaty they’re shiny 😌 but HEY!!
Moist bois
Honestly didn’t get that impression here
I love when they slam the new ghostbusters. Its deserves it for sure
I literally just saw the movie (loved it) and then thought, "Didn't Mike and Jay talk about this?" and then found this!
i guess I won't kill myself now, ill do it later
+Wethewax Sort of like as soon as it's over, die. hmmm, know of anything that lasts exactly 18mins?
+Tommy Wiseau Yes Mister Wiseau
Al Windsor That's me!
There's always Chunky's Chicken...
+Tommy Wiseau Oh-HI, Tommy! My mother has breast cancer but what can you do? Also, I'm cheating on you and that's not how answering machines work.
Wow. You guys have been doing Re;View for 5 years. Amazing how old you guys are getting.
I always really loved Tremors, it has a special place in my heart.
I'm glad you're finally replacing Half in the Bag and Best of the Worst!
I remember back in the day my dad mentioned how it was supposed to be called land sharks.
I said "Really?"
He said "What does the cover remind you of?"
(I noticed the Jaws Reference right away) "Ooooh yep. I can see that." lol
Victor Wong is just about my favorite character actor of all time. I have yet to not be entertained by his work,
...so according to the RLM Soundcloud review, Kevin Smith has blocked RLM on Twitter...that's fucking hilarious...
My favourite part that I still watch over and over, is at the end when the graboid accordions into the ground. Wonderful! 😀😀
Perfect way to end them, in a big old splash of guts.
I _really_ like the concept of this show. I love hearing you examine the various aspects of the film in detail. More of this, please!
I could always do with a pizza roll. Just not the talking kind.
Gummer's basement shoot-out with the graboid is one of the most amazing scenes in cinema history and I'm not a gun fan either.
I'm pretty sure at some point in the coming years Jon Bernthal is going to travel back in time to replace Fred Ward so he can be in this movie.
Saw the review, watched the movie, enjoyed the movie, listened to the extended discussion. Several hours of entertainment. Great new show. Thank you guys!
Are you calling them Tremors instead of Graboids just to piss me off???? You've succeeded GRRRRRRRr
Yup
@@stephenpaccone8120 It's the feeling you feel under the ground before the Tremors get ya.
What about ligma?
@@SeanMacadelic Ligma balls. Gotcha
This was one of my favorite movies growing up. Makes me realize I haven't seen it since I was a teenager.
Also, good job guys.
Is this here to replace Mr. Plinkett????
Seems unlikely.
Is this here to Worst Plinkett Mr. Bag in the Best replace of the Half?
Guys if you want to hear Mr.plinket just watch The Force Awakens Honest Trailer He's in it for 8 seconds!!
OOOOHHHH NOOOOO
I hope so! Mr. Plinkett’s voice was a little too annoying.
I loved hearing Mike and Jay speak of this movie so highly, I watched it with my family as a kid and we all loved it. Even Dad, who doesn't usually like "silly" movies.
Damn, I knew I should have gone to film school and developed a dark, irreverent sense of humor.
I'm about to start at the college Mike went to and I hope to one day be as grumpy and miserable as him
Wow, I can't believe this is replacing Mr. Plinkett...
A movie of that genre that still holds up: John Carpenter's The Thing.
I think Tremors 4 is a western with cowboys, right?
That one is fucking awful. I don't know how he likes 4, but not 2.
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I saw them so many years ago, but I remember not liking Tremors 3, but i can't remember why. It had like, chicken monsters or something?
Its been a while since Ive seen 3, but I think it was the one where the Graboids developed wings and rocket powered assholes...or maybe that was just a fever dream. I cant remember anymore...
4 was pretty boring, but I liked 2 and 3.
4 was kind of boring, and I dislike prequels generally.
I didn't even notice they used miniatures until now, great practical effects
Thanks for doing this! I love Tremors and I've heard you mention what a great movie it is in other episodes so I'm really glad to see this. Please keep up the re:View episodes. Big fan!
"We need a plan." "But we all can't fit on the bulldozer.". Awesome lines.
8:59 And another great detail about underground monsters (as mentioned in passing by Michael Gross' character) is that dirt is a fantastic bullet stop, so you can't just shoot them... Unless, of course, they break into the wrong goddam rec room.
And even then they had to use countless weapons of varying firepower to kill one creature.
@@samuelperezgarcia Exactly, the escalation that nothing short of an elephant gun was going to work was great wordless moviemaking. And that the Graboids adapted so he never got another shot.
The first episode, and they're already gushing over one of my favorites. This will be a great segment.
My two favorite cis white males
I like how you didn't include "straight"... ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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+Voeris They are totally a couple.
+Voeris That's what cis means...
cis means someone who is comfortable with the gender they were born with.
Wait, so is this going to replace the series known as Half in the Bag and or Best of the Worst?
:^)
Fred Ward is awesome. I mean, Richard Jenkins awesomeness level
5:32 the very first movie quote I ever memorized
this movie traumatized me as a child for a while. was afraid to actually walk outside for a while, especially on soft ground :P
*Time to find out what this Review show is all about...*
The sequel is a totally competent followup, not quite as good but that goes without saying.
The sequel is my personal favorite, but it was also my introduction to the series, so it probably biased me. I think it follows well the Terminator/Alien process well of: Great first one that is basically horror film, Good to great second one that is more quippy and action than horror, then sequels of middling to poor quality.
8:34 I always loved the absurd fact that the pogo stick stay straight on the ground and even shake a little when he jump on the girl...
Me too
"Fuuuuck Youuu!!!" Kevin Bacons best line ever
This was the first "horror"-movie I watched. I was like 10 or so years old, my parents were away for the evening and I watched it secretly. I was so fucking scared. But after seeing it again as an adult, I couldn't stop laughing. But it is still a great movie and I enjoy it a lot.
I remember watching this with my dad one Saturday morning. He knew who Kevin Bacon was even though he wasn't raised in the US, but he did love western movies like the good, the bad, & the ugly.
The filmmakers did such a fantastic job with their miniature work that I honestly had no idea there even were miniatures being shown. When I used to watch this as a kid on an old VHS taped from TV, and even on more recent viewings, it never dawned on me that the footage of the monsters (the "Tremors" as Mike calls them, or "Graboids" as the movie called them) was sometimes done in miniature.
Also, the shot where they remove the hat from the guy that was pulled down into the dirt by the monsters and reveal his head facing upwards gave me endless nightmares as a kid.
Tremors 2 is one of the finest movies ever! I will not have it spoken badly about.
Amen!
this set looks super professional.
I'm glad to see diverse content here. Both this and Half in the Bag are great viewing experiences and I'm looking forward to more of each (hopefully one per week for each series)
Fantastic film. I hear Kevin Bacon hated it and thought it would ruin his career but as he got older it became one of his favorite film. Apparently they had a lot of fun on set
Mike not calling them graboids hurts me
You guys must be successful if Mike can afford HUMANITY'S GAYEST HOODIE.
Offset by world's ugliest trainers brings him back to asexual.
DAMMIT i did not notice at first, but now #IcantUnseeIt
These are horrible comments by terrible people. But I still can't stop laughing. #sorryquestionmark #fashionshaming
What about Max Landis's hoodie from that BotW episode?
@@NormalLee67 that was a lvl 100 legendary gay hoodie
Just watched this recently and had precisely the same thoughts. It's perfection. Tried to explain this to my wife but she wasn't having it.
I just watched this movie in 2022 thanks to you guys.sooo refreshing...
Glad to hear more people appreciating this movie. I saw it when I was younger and loved it