Tremors: Shrieker Island
Directed by Don Michael Paul
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- RichardOctober 12, 2025I caught this one on streaming and yeah, it’s not a masterpiece, but it’s a solid farewell to Burt Gummer. The guy’s been the backbone of this franchise since day one and here, he gets the kind of send off that feels earned. Michael Gross still brings that paranoid survivalist energy, but there’s a weight to him this time. You can feel the years, the battles and the legacy. The setup’s classic Tremors chaos: rich hunters messing with genetically modified Graboids on a remote island and of course, it all goes sideways. Shriekers, Ass Blasters, explosions, it’s all here. The budget’s clearly stretched and some of the CGI is rough, but the heart’s in the right place. It’s darker than the last few entries and that shift actually helps. There’s a bit more tension, a bit less slapstick and when Burt makes his final stand, it hits harder than expected. If you’ve followed the series, this one’s worth it just for that moment. Not great cinema, but a fitting goodbye to a cult icon. Burt Gummer went out the way he lived, armed, grumpy and absolutely legendary.
- jackmeatJuly 14, 2025My quick rating - 5.5/10. Good to see a Tremors sequel that keeps true to the characters, well, the monster characters that is, but also strays a bit away from the forced comedic tone that nearly all the sequels had. If you aren't acquainted with the series, 1 and 2 are must-watch, then after that, they are all take it or leave it until this one. This time, the graboids and assblasters are holed up on an island, and some big game hunters think they will be using them as victims. I am sure you can see where that goes wrong. Michael Gross has somehow found his way into the fray and, as with all the Tremor flix, is the shining spot. For some reason, they decided to bring Jon Heder in for Jamie Kennedy. I see that as a step directly sideways. They need to find someone to take that second spot, assuming this franchise continues. I think the budget drags this one down a bit, but it was still creatively done to keep the fun going. So now with the genetically modified gigantic graboids and minions of shriekers, the whole island turns into a warzone. If you are a fan, you will be happy with this return to a bit darker version of the films while still retaining a bit of the humor these have been known for. If these are new to you, at least find the first one before jumping into this.
Tremors: Shrieker Island Trivia
Tremors: Shrieker Island was released on October 7, 2020.
Tremors: Shrieker Island was directed by Don Michael Paul.
Tremors: Shrieker Island has a runtime of 1h 42m.
Tremors: Shrieker Island was produced by Todd Williams.
When a nature preserve in the Solomon Islands is infiltrated by Graboids, Ass Blasters, and Shriekers, two of the preserve's top scientists recruit Burt Gummer, monster hunter extraordinaire, to eradicate the infestation. While there, Burt picks up a potential new protege and encounters lost love.
The key characters in Tremors: Shrieker Island are Burt Gummer (Michael Gross), Jimmy (Jon Heder), Jasmine "Jas" Welker (Caroline Langrishe).
Tremors: Shrieker Island is rated PG-13.
Tremors: Shrieker Island is an Action, Adventure, Horror film.
Tremors: Shrieker Island has an audience rating of 3.6 out of 10.
Tremors: Shrieker Island has made $2.4M at the box office.