Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996) First Time Watching! Movie Reaction!! 

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Actor Fred Ward (Earl) passed away today…Rest In Peace

For a direct-to-video sequel with a $4 million budget, this flick is pretty solid. Even the CG on the Shriekers holds up pretty well.

I love that Val gets his happy ending in 1 and Earl gets his in 2. This is a great sequel. Very quotable (just like the original). Thank you for another great reaction!

Tremors 3 takes you back to Perfection where it all started. It's not as good as the first 2 but it's a fun watch. Be prepared for more new surprises. Also a couple of original characters show up but Burt becomes the main character from here on out. 4 is a prequel that takes you back in time to when Perfection was established. The rest are ok but nothing great but still fun to watch.

Being a 10 year old when this came out, I absolutely loved the use of rc monster trucks in this movie. Im 35 now, and still love buying/building rc monster trucks and am always thinking how every build would do in a graboid hunt lol

I love the first three Tremors movies, and they all have quotes I like to use in real life. My favorite from this one is, "I feel I was denied... critical... need-to-know... information!"

my favorite line in the whole movie: Burt, "I am completely out of ammo.... that's never happened to me before."

I forgot how good this sequel was. Bringing back the two best characters from the first film, Burt & Earl, was a great decision. Loved it.

Tremors 3 is the funniest. 4 is the origin story . 5 and beyond are forgettable. Bert is Eternal.

The tremors TV series is also pretty funny. Christopher Lloyd is actually in it as, who would have guessed a crazy scientist.

Fred Ward is an actor who deserves more love. Check out Remo Williams, Uncommon Valor, The Right Stuff or Escape from Alcatraz for more movies featuring him.👍

Fun Fact: The playmate picture of Kate is actually playmate model Debbie Ellison, who was miss September 1970. They changed it because actress Helen Shaver, who plays Kate, didn't look like the real Miss October 1974 who was Ester Cordet.

I loved the Tremor movies because the characters thought of creative ways of getting out of bad situations, thinking on their feet. I love movies like that to not giving up and keeping coming up with solutions.

Too bad Kevin Bacon wasn't in this movie, as well as Reba MacIntire, but it was fun to see Fred Ward reprise his role as Earl Bassett, as him and a new rookie monster hunter fight off a highly evolved species of Graboid.

Tremors 2 was one of those movies that was CONSTANTLY on cable in the late 90's. I'd be in the most random places like a tire shop on a Saturday afternoon and sure enough it was on the TV on the USA network. Personally, 2 is my favorite.

As a kid I found this more exciting then the first. Prob just cause remote control cars and more guns. But that’s just me

I believe the first 4 tremors movies are worth watching because in 3 they evolve again which is interesting to see and then 4 is interesting because it's a prequel taking place way in the past during the 1800s I think. But beyond that it gets repetitive and ridiculous. And yeah the character Bert is literally in most of them, if not all. He even plays the role of his ancestor in the 4th movie lol

_"Well, when the radios went out, I decided to return to the refinery. But en route, I find I'M IN AN AMBUSH SITUATION! Must have been a couple dozen of these things! Well, I dropped the first wave with semi-auto fire, but they just kept coming! Sheer luck most of them were in front of the truck, so I just popped it into six-wheel and ran 'em down! The ones that got on board I handled with a combination of small-arms fire and hand-to-hand techniques. I am completely. Out. Of ammo! That's never happened to me before..."_

If we are being honest Burt's plans usually amount to shooting everything. And that is not the worst plan ever... except when you are out of ammo. Yes I am also a gun nut, and yes Burt is my spirit animal.

My childhood, I had the 1st through 4 movies on DVD, 3 & 4 were good but the 1st and 2nd movie will always be the greatest ones.

If you can find it, there was a TV series that went for one season between Tremors 3 and 4. It had appearances from Christopher Lloyd and Michael Rooker, among others.

Fun Fact: The matte painting of the blown up refinery? The director of this film S. S. Wilson (who also wrote the first film) got to keep it after production wrapped!

I love how this takes Tremors in a different way from the first one, kind of like how Alien/Aliens 2 and Terminator/Terminator 2 all took what existed and then shifted the style while retaining the entertainment value.

Love this movie, just as good as the first one, wish Kevin Bacon would have made an appearance but its just as fun. That explosion at the end is so amazing, one of the best in the business

Everybody should have a friend like Bert.

Amazing sequel to the original.

Fun fact about the rattlesnakes its also why their also called "Pit Vipers" because they belong to a family of snakes that have heat-sensing glands (pits) located on either side of the triangle-shaped head.

Easily my favorite of the series. The shriekers are a fun idea, and the montage of them hunting is an absolute blast.

"Did you check all your pockets!?" Me and my brother have been quoting that line for YEARS but neither of us could remember where it was from. Now I know.

Fred Ward was great in this. Too bad this was the only sequel with him.

Another movie with Fred Ward (Earl) you might want to check out, Remo William's. It's an 80s movie. It's great. Really liked the reaction.

"You put a whole new shine on the word overkill." A line from Burt early in Tremors 3 sums it up perfectly: "Overkill is Underrated!"

The first four movies are good. After that they start going downhill a little bit mainly because they start using CGI too much, but they're still not bad enough to wear I won't watch them if they come on TV. Once you get invested in Burt being in all of them you really just have to watch them all to see where it goes because Michael Gross is just so entertaining and to see what new graboid morphs appear.

Tremors is one of my favorite movies of all time, and I can easily watch most of the sequels and enjoy them. I'm so glad you guys are enjoying these movies.

3 and 4 are worth the watch, if just for Burt. The ones after that are HIGHLY questionable, since they tend to lean heavily into the cheese, but are fun enough to kill some time.

So glad you gave Tremors 2 a chance. It's so overlooked. I don't like any of the other sequels, but I think Tremors 2 is one of the rare horror sequels that are really good. Well, it's more comedy than horror, but you get my meaning.

29:39 That reaction. 🤣 "Shut up, lady."

The guy who bought it from the Val and Earl in the first named them graboids for his exhibit I think. Wait until all the other forms of graboid. Keep going.

please don't stop at 2. they DO go downhill a bit but please do 3 and 4. maybe even the tv series.

SO awesome and amazing to see you guys react to the second in the series, which almost no one has really. A shame, since it's a very worthy sequel and great flick all in its own right. But you guys clearly enjoyed the hell out of it and glad to watch you guys do so! Really dug you guys showed a slightly longer than usual react on this one, even more of a treat! Keep up the great work TBR and Sam! 😉

Burt Gummer is my favorite character from the Tremors movies 😁

You two should watch the third one. Tremors 3: Back to Perfection, it brings back classic characters and finishes the Graboid story arc. Everything after the third is just redundant, but the third is the last original one, and worth the watch.

Fred Ward is always great fun and turns any movie he's in into pure gold. He's one of the most unsung Hollywood actors. Basically a character actor with star potential. I first saw him in Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (Remo: Unarmed and Dangerous in the UK, which I think was a cooler title). He took the lead role. That movie was a lot of fun. He was also in Escape From Alcatraz with Clint Eastwood and The Naked Gun 33 1/3. If you like Fred Ward, you should really check out those movies.

I was always amazed that Grady and Earl never blew themselves up along with the graboids.

Fun fact: For those who don't know what the bipedal creatures are, they're called Shriekers. Only three grow and develop inside one Graboid. But here's the catch, they eat their way out the worm and when they eat a certain amount they reproduce. So in total a single Graboids will have three Shriekers and when they are free those Shriekers straight away give rise to six or even nine Shriekers. With those information in mind, there would've been a lot more Shriekers in Tremors 2 than what the characters thought, the reason we don't see ALL the Shriekers is most likely because some have moved on to different regions. Graboids in the 2003 TV series Tremors The Series, Burt explains that Graboids are now known to be in different regions and that there are different subspecies of the North American Graboids, this is likely due to the fact that the Shriekers move from one place to another. Shriekers will also turn into the Ass-Blasters which resembles Shriekers except they glide, Ass-Blasters also carry Graboids eggs and deposit them in secluded areas which will then hatch into new Graboids. It's unknown if the Ass-Blasters die after laying the eggs or they just move on. Another is that the Graboids appearing in the Precambrian is false, during the Precambrian period there were no large animals for the Graboids to feed on. Instead the Precambrian was home to microscopic animals and some soft-bodied organisms, it's likely that the Graboids appeared during the Devonian period or the Triassic when there were sizeable animals for them to feed on. It's also still possible they may still have an extraterrestrial origin since their life cycle is unlike any organism on Earth. Just watched this video right now, and hope you guys go round to watching the other Tremors films and the TV series. You're guaranteed to like them if not enjoy them in the very least. My family and I have all seven films and the entire TV series, originally they were gonna make a season two of Tremors The Series but it was cancelled and discontinued due to another series being loved by viewers which is a huge bummer. Comment made: 2:33 AM Sunday, May 14 2023

I remember when Michael Gross was Michael J Foxe's dad in the 80's sitcom Family Ties. Gross was the old hippy dad, no pollution, no junk food, no wars, and.....no guns. HA.... I'm half way to having Burt's rec room. Minus the C-4 of course. I'm only licensed to shoot fireworks. The only thing I've got underground on my land..... are woodchucks. Boy are they mean.

Btw, when the movie was scripted for a theatrical release, Burt brought a tank, but after they only got cleared for a direct to video release, they had to cut that out But it makes more sence he brought a Truk, since the Mexican army has no tanks

Damn, it sucks I’m at work, but once I’m home I’m gunna watch the shit out of this video, already know I’m gunna love it lol

Please watch "Harry and the Hendersons" (1987)! It's one of my favorite childhood movies! (OSCAR for Best Makeup for Rick Baker!)

So glad I found this channel (by accident). I'm a movie buff and have seen nearly all the movies you have reviewed so far. Looking forward to your reviews on ALL Tremors (and Die Hard) movies. Please don't wait till next Christmas for Die Hard 3

I liked Earl more than Val actually overall and also, I enjoyed part 2 more

Tremors 1-2 and 5 are the best ones of the series, imho. Also in the beginning, when Earl is threatening to eat the ostrich for not breeding, he fails to realize they’re both the *same sex*. And I don’t think he realizes that 50,000 a graboid is in pesos not USD.

Y’all gotta watch tremors 3 for sure my personal favorite. All three make a pretty good trilogy.

This channel deserves to be WAY bigger than it is

Happy you guys are continuing the series. Nobody is continuing it so far. I watched the beginning of the last one, will try to finish it.

It's also great because it's a direct sequel so it has the same feel of existing in the same timeline as the first movie.

This is like watching the Jaws sequels. Part one is all you need.

YES! I'm here for it.

The single greatest direct-to-video sequel ever!

This movie was supposed to be in theaters, but the studio wasn't confident in it, so the budget got cut and released straight to video. I think that's the reason for the smaller cast and the rather distracting CGI. The location was also changed from the Australian outback to Mexico. In my opinion 3 and 4 are just as good as this one, and I'm a little surprised to hear some people don't like them.

Yep, the next film is good, too. And as others have said, the 4th is a prequel, and not terrible. Quality does start to diminish as the franchise separated from its original creators. Michael Gross is the only common factor, as Burt. He's always fun. The third film goes back to Perfection.

Episodes 1, 2, and 4 (the Western prequel) make a nice trilogy. Looking forward to your review of 4 as its “back to basics” with nice period-piece touches.

I like Aftershocks as much as the first. You can probably end your Tremors odyssey here lol

No, you didnt!?! You're watching the second one?! That's bravery!

So glad you guys reacted to this. So many people stop after the first Tremors. Yours is one of the only few Tremors 2 reactions out there. I've always enjoyed it just about as much as part 1. Tremors 3 is ok, then after that... they get kinda CGI crazy. I think there's 8 films (mostly starring Burt with a few Perfection character cameos).

Wow almost an hour vid on Tremors II, I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming, thank you for watching this film, I love this series and I hope there's enough views and comments on this that make you consider the 3rd film, so you can find out what 'ass blasters' are lol. Oh and the 4th film is a Western, you were wanting more of those right. Great reaction, made me very happy. :)

I love the tremors movies

Tremors introduced Graboids, Tremors 2 introduced Shriekers, and Tremors 3 introduced something else (I decided not to spoil it). I agree in general that the other direct-to-video movies and the TV series weren't much worth watching, except Tremors 3. I liked what that sequel added to the franchise. Hey, when are you watching E.T.?

i remember renting this movie 3 fridays in a row with my friends back in the day. fun weekend movie when you're 12 yrs old.

This is where we see Burt become the main star of the series and the next stage of the graboid life cycle

I don't quite understand why I like watching movies I've already seen like this with ya'll but fk it, I love it. It's Sunday morning, watching this again, loving every second of your reactions

I'll chime in and agree with the others that are saying you should definitely react to 3 and 4... not much value in the series beyond that, but 3 and 4 are fun watches and continue to explore how the creatures evolve, and show how it all began. Plus, more Burt Gummer, lol

I love this franchise! It's so cool that each new movie reveals something new about the life cycle of the creatures.

I enjoyed all but one of the Tremor movies, but Tremors 4: The Legend Begins is my favorite.

I'm not too much of a gun enthusiast IRL, but I absolutely love Burt Gummer. Whether you think the sequels stink or are okay, whenever he shows up, it's all worth the watch.

:50 no they definitely came up with the name in the first movie. 😂 It was a talk between Wong, Earl, I think Kevin Bacon. I was just talking to each other just pick it off names, and all the sudden somebody said the name graboid.

As a kid tremors 2 scared the hell out of me, I would watch the first one all the time but the second one was a whole different beast.

Tremors 3 was pretty good! They are worth watching just for Bert.

Nice to see this sequel getting a reaction, the first 3 were always on TV when I was a kid.

23:55 “Why do they not have the monitor on them?” Me: Earl sat it down nearby. It makes a little beeping noise when a graboid is approaching. Plus, the damage done to Pedro’s truck and the display of his remains wasn’t really consistent with a graboid like at all.

31:20 All snakes can see heat and will attack or defend themselves against warm-blooded creatures, it is also how they locate their food, their eyes are very primitive and can only register basic shapes but their cheeks are pitted with holes known as "heat pits" that let them build up an image in front of them of what is warm and what is cold. This is why owners of snakes have to warm their food, they won't eat anything they can't see.

You two have to check out the third Tremors because in that movie they go back to Perfection. Miguel, the mom, her daughter & Melvin are in it. And of course Burt Gunner himself! It’s a lot of fun too and the monsters definitely keep evolving.

This second one is awesome too. The Graboid hunting at the start is hilarious, and the Shriekers' design works as a good looking counterpart to the Graboids, while being different enough to pose a real challenge to those familiar with the Graboids, with their own strengths and weaknesses. And as learned in the third one, the Graboid life cycle makes sense if you accept that the metamorphosis is plausible.

I love Tremors and had seen it loads of times but never seen the sequels until the first lockdown. Now I've seen all 7! while none are as good as the first 2,3 & 4 all have things to recommend them- I love how 2 expands the Graboid lore for example. 5, 6 and 7 are a different director and writer but they are fun Movies- also they all focus on Burt who is an absolute icon.

In 1982 I was in a band just to be in a band. It was started by Joanelle Romero, an L.A. actor. We played a few gigs and the last job played we were at the Troubador in West Hollywood and did our set and they played a blues and I was invited to solo and I cut loose. The set ended and Helen Shaver, the hot woman in this film, grabbed me and hugged me and said "guitar hero!" and planted a big wet kiss on my face. I was not a big fan of the band but those 2 months were worth that one moment.

Personally, "Tremor 3:Return to Perfection" is my favorite sequel.I absolutely love that Burt Gummer becomes the lead after this one for the rest of the movies.Tremors was almost perfect and Tremors 2 is a great movie.

If you've never seen any episodes of the TV sit-com Family Ties, you ought to watch just one episode to see Michael Gross (Burt) playing a COMPLETELY different character. You'd be amazed. Also, that's the show that made Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future movies) famous.

The blast at the end is just incredible!

I think the first three Tremors movies are one of my favourite movie trilogies. It's easily up there with Back to the Future, Indiana Jones, the Dollars Trilogy, the Cornetto Trilogy George A. Romero's Dead Trilogy... And the fourth Tremors movie is great too. It's a bit slow to get going and takes a bit to get used to because of the story it tells, but once it get's going, it's a really fun ride! And the TV show is definitely a fun watch too, if you can get your hands on a copy. It suffers a little from the small budget but the characters and the storyline make it worth it. especially once you get to the 3rd or 4th ep I haven't seen the rest of the movies, only cos if it's not in the cinema, I don't really watch movies these days, but I'm gonna have to change that at some point. I've been thinking I should start my own reaction channel to get me going...

Earl (Fred Ward) has a long list of good movies out: Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, Southern Comfort (great cast and story), Miami Blues, Timerider, Big Business (hilarious, great cast), Thunderheart ( cast and story), Uncommon Valor (Gene Hackman)

I love the tremors movies and grew up with 1 2 and 3. I would LOVE for you to react to #3 before you're finished with this franchise. There's one more big surprise you need to experience.

Yeah, rattlesnakes are a type of pit viper, so named because they have indentations on the sides of their face/snout that are its heat-sensors. This is why it's advisable to wear thick leather boots in their habitats, partially to protect from the fangs, but more practically to insulate your body heat from their view.

This was the first movie of the series I saw. Saw it on Showtime. Only problem was I always caught near the end when the Graboids transformed into the Shriekers. Ever single time caught it when they’re at the refinery. Sometimes when Burt made his way back after lining through the ambush. Finally rented the video to watch the whole thing where I rented the first one too (for some reason the copy they had for both was with Spanish subtitles)

Honestly, I've seen all of these except the very last one, but I will. Bert is in every single one, and his character stays the same. So if you love Bert, I'd keep watching these. They do become silly monster lovies, but sometimes those are still just as fun. Perfect popcorn movies.

"I feel I was denied.. critical.. NEED TO KNOW.. information." has gotta be my favourite Burt Gummer Line.

Tremors 3 is also a lot of fun. The others get repetitive after that

Funny you mentioned Burt with a tank the original script he used a tank in the movie, but due to budget cuts the filmmakers had to settle for the RC tank instead.

Burt is in all 7 Tremors movies Tremors 4 is a prequel Tremors 5 is in Africa Tremors 6 is in the Artic Tremors 7 is on an island

I love that thing in Tremors series - every detail matters. Even the fact that someone starred for a magazine! I just figured that out, and can't stop thinking this is amazing!