Excellent video Mike. I've only seen the first one like a gazillion times but never went forward with the rest of the series since Kevin Bacon wasn't in it. I'll rectify that for sure now!
I was the same way until I was kind of forced to sit and watch Tremors 2 with a bunch of friends. I was kind of mulling at first, "grbrr Kevin Bacon's not in it, grmblrr", but when it got going - especially after Burt's entrance - _it was a whole new ballgame._
Wait, you're telling me after 5 movies set in a hot environment, Tremors 6's hook is being set in a cold environment? Are we sure this isn't Scorcher with Tugg Speedman?
It was a great hook, but the hook was all they had. There are two versions of the graboid we see: the graboid and the assblaster, just like in Tremors 5. And they are the exact same design of graboid and assblaster that we see in Tremors 5 as well. And it's shot on the exact same location as Tremors 5, so why pretend it's somewhere cold, especially when they can't make it the least bit convincing? Why not just admit that they're still in Africa? It's the only movie in the franchise I don't like, because it is so phenomenally lazy and uninspired.
One day you will make a review series of something I have watched, with all of your mega reviews I have never seen even one of them 😅 that isn't saying anything bad about your choices, I know I have massive blind spots and even with not knowing the movies your reviews are still a treat
Hmm... I think I watched the second movie the most. The second movie is honestly the best one. Shriekers are the best stage of the life cycle and sadly they are probably the least utilized across the entire franchise.
The only instalment I downright disliked in the Tremors franchise is Cold Day in Hell. This is the first - and only - movie to bring nothing new to the table. Ok, so Burt was infected with a virus/parasite. But there was no new iteration of the graboid, it was the exact same graboid and assblaster as in Bloodlines, and that's something that irritates me to no end. Because if you're going to keep the African graboid, and you're filming in South Africa, why not keep the setting in Africa? There was nothing in Cold Day in Hell which ever convinced me they were in an arctic region. An arctic graboid would have been fantastic, and there is so much potential there (not least infrared detection being a lot more effective). The "arctic" setting and the virus were the only novel things. The former was completely botched, and the latter simply not all that interesting. So I'd be much happier if this movie simply didn't exist. I really liked both Tremors 4 and 5 - Legend Begins was a great origin story, especially for Burt (the end scene before the credits where you see him turning into Burt is priceless). Bloodlines was just what I hoped it would be, when I found out "there's a new Tremors movie?" Not a reboot, not a re-imagination, just a booster shot which didn't try to be more than it was. Both 4 and 5 brought new iterations of graboids, and the rest was paint-by-numbers. That's where 6 went wrong, because it was nothing _but_ paint by numbers - with some re-coloured sand at the beginning in a vain attempt to trick the audience that at least _something_ was new. Tremors 3 was ok - but those ass-blasters remained an unexploited potential. They score only a single kill - and that's by causing the character in question to fall off a cliff. We have to wait for the series to see how dangerous they actually are. I loved the last movie except for... well, you know what. The reason I didn't like _that_ bit is because there was no call for it. Michael Gross didn't ask for it, and in fact was quite perturbed when the filmmakers presented him with the idea. Michael told them fine, but at least do it in an ambiguous way - though it didn't seem all that ambiguous. And there was no fanfare about it, either. I tally the movies differently (in particular I rate the 2nd movie as 2nd best), but this was a really good review.
Fun video! And yes, I am in the same boat, watched the first three movies (although I can barely remember the third) and lost track of the franchise. Time to change that over the coming weeks. Seems this is somewhat along the lines of Wrong Turn. A great first outing - and afterwards it never managed to get to that level but for some reason every entry (at least for me) was just plain fun. I am skipping the TV show though. Zero interest in that.
Your title says 8 not 7, made me Google it to see if I missed one. Anyways, I was four when the fourth movie came out and by five I had the four disc set and watched the hell out of them. I've only seen one episode of the show so I should finish that I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of it. The first is the best but 2&4 are fantastic and I still love 3 too. Anyways I saw the rest as they came out but 5-7 is a lot worse than the first four. Seven is better than 5-6 until they end it like that. I cried for hours. Fuck the ending of Tremors 7. Single handedly lessoned it's ranking. Also I hate the part in six where Burt gets sick from something that happened over a decade before.
Brah, if you ever do wanna come out to the Dessert let me know - I have a line on a great one bedroom apt for rent cheap via our apt complex. Just don't come to phoenix in the Summer. BTW I mean for vacation that rental is just a temp rental for visiting guests.
@@RottedReviews Then keep it in mind because I'm dead serious about the offer. It's about 100 dollars a night 1 bedroom, full kitchen with cooking and serving utensils. Tv but no wifi. Queen sized bed. 100 isn't bad for that =)
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Really cool to see you do more anthologies. I am sure they are a ton of work but definitely one of the distinguishing characteristics of your channel.
Yeah they take a lot out of me, but it's also tons of fun!
@@RottedReviews I really enjoyed the tv show.
this deserves more then 600 views
This was fun to watch - Tremors is a great series of films! And that dramatic sunglasses removal! Epic, I tell you, EPIC.
Tremors 4 was actually my favourite lol
Excellent video Mike. I've only seen the first one like a gazillion times but never went forward with the rest of the series since Kevin Bacon wasn't in it. I'll rectify that for sure now!
I was the same way until I was kind of forced to sit and watch Tremors 2 with a bunch of friends. I was kind of mulling at first, "grbrr Kevin Bacon's not in it, grmblrr", but when it got going - especially after Burt's entrance - _it was a whole new ballgame._
I'm getting fear and loathing vibes with that intro outfit
We can't stop here! This is worm country.
I really loved the tv show!
Wait, you're telling me after 5 movies set in a hot environment, Tremors 6's hook is being set in a cold environment?
Are we sure this isn't Scorcher with Tugg Speedman?
It was a great hook, but the hook was all they had. There are two versions of the graboid we see: the graboid and the assblaster, just like in Tremors 5. And they are the exact same design of graboid and assblaster that we see in Tremors 5 as well. And it's shot on the exact same location as Tremors 5, so why pretend it's somewhere cold, especially when they can't make it the least bit convincing? Why not just admit that they're still in Africa? It's the only movie in the franchise I don't like, because it is so phenomenally lazy and uninspired.
didn't know there was a tv show or the movie cold day in hell but watched the others
🎶Oh, yes, I must confess I am a gen-ee-us.
I guessed this vid-ee-o on my Twitter, yo!🎶
One day you will make a review series of something I have watched, with all of your mega reviews I have never seen even one of them 😅 that isn't saying anything bad about your choices, I know I have massive blind spots and even with not knowing the movies your reviews are still a treat
What about the failed 2018 pilot movie staring Kevin bacon???
This is a great video. Sorry to hear you're having a hard time.
Saw your videos on the the bloodbath and beyond discord and I really enjoy them
Glad you found me and you're enjoying! Welcome!
Hmm... I think I watched the second movie the most.
The second movie is honestly the best one. Shriekers are the best stage of the life cycle and sadly they are probably the least utilized across the entire franchise.
I think I need to watch more than just the original.
Currently watching the series and i love it, so unfortunate it got cancelled😞
Nice work! I love the first film, but have not seen any of the sequels. You've piqued my interest to further investigate...
The only instalment I downright disliked in the Tremors franchise is Cold Day in Hell. This is the first - and only - movie to bring nothing new to the table. Ok, so Burt was infected with a virus/parasite. But there was no new iteration of the graboid, it was the exact same graboid and assblaster as in Bloodlines, and that's something that irritates me to no end. Because if you're going to keep the African graboid, and you're filming in South Africa, why not keep the setting in Africa? There was nothing in Cold Day in Hell which ever convinced me they were in an arctic region. An arctic graboid would have been fantastic, and there is so much potential there (not least infrared detection being a lot more effective). The "arctic" setting and the virus were the only novel things. The former was completely botched, and the latter simply not all that interesting. So I'd be much happier if this movie simply didn't exist.
I really liked both Tremors 4 and 5 - Legend Begins was a great origin story, especially for Burt (the end scene before the credits where you see him turning into Burt is priceless). Bloodlines was just what I hoped it would be, when I found out "there's a new Tremors movie?" Not a reboot, not a re-imagination, just a booster shot which didn't try to be more than it was. Both 4 and 5 brought new iterations of graboids, and the rest was paint-by-numbers. That's where 6 went wrong, because it was nothing _but_ paint by numbers - with some re-coloured sand at the beginning in a vain attempt to trick the audience that at least _something_ was new.
Tremors 3 was ok - but those ass-blasters remained an unexploited potential. They score only a single kill - and that's by causing the character in question to fall off a cliff. We have to wait for the series to see how dangerous they actually are.
I loved the last movie except for... well, you know what. The reason I didn't like _that_ bit is because there was no call for it. Michael Gross didn't ask for it, and in fact was quite perturbed when the filmmakers presented him with the idea. Michael told them fine, but at least do it in an ambiguous way - though it didn't seem all that ambiguous. And there was no fanfare about it, either.
I tally the movies differently (in particular I rate the 2nd movie as 2nd best), but this was a really good review.
Fun video! And yes, I am in the same boat, watched the first three movies (although I can barely remember the third) and lost track of the franchise. Time to change that over the coming weeks. Seems this is somewhat along the lines of Wrong Turn. A great first outing - and afterwards it never managed to get to that level but for some reason every entry (at least for me) was just plain fun. I am skipping the TV show though. Zero interest in that.
Don't skip it. It's so amazing. It's just different. I find some of the episodes as rewatchable as the first movie.
Burt is Hiram's descendant, not ancestor. Sorry to be that guy
Your title says 8 not 7, made me Google it to see if I missed one. Anyways, I was four when the fourth movie came out and by five I had the four disc set and watched the hell out of them. I've only seen one episode of the show so I should finish that I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of it. The first is the best but 2&4 are fantastic and I still love 3 too. Anyways I saw the rest as they came out but 5-7 is a lot worse than the first four. Seven is better than 5-6 until they end it like that. I cried for hours. Fuck the ending of Tremors 7. Single handedly lessoned it's ranking. Also I hate the part in six where Burt gets sick from something that happened over a decade before.
Brah, if you ever do wanna come out to the Dessert let me know - I have a line on a great one bedroom apt for rent cheap via our apt complex. Just don't come to phoenix in the Summer. BTW I mean for vacation that rental is just a temp rental for visiting guests.
I'd love to start traveling again in the next few years, NGL!
@@RottedReviews Then keep it in mind because I'm dead serious about the offer. It's about 100 dollars a night 1 bedroom, full kitchen with cooking and serving utensils. Tv but no wifi. Queen sized bed. 100 isn't bad for that =)
Ok, you lost me at "ass blaster|
I didn't come up with the name! 😂
Wtf there are 8 movies