S.S. Wilson revealed nearly five years after the last part that he might be able to resurrect the fame of the Tremors franchise. It was Wilson who co-wrote the original 1990 film along with Brent Maddock and directed Towards Ron Underwood. The aforementioned movie was released in 1990 starring Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward, two very popular actors and comedians, and gained a fan base due to the combination of two misplaced genres in the film: Horror and Comedy.
Wilson was particularly involved in the three first follow-ups, among them the sequel to the original film — Tremors II: Aftershocks released in 1996 — and the prequel Tremors 4: The Legend Begins, which came out in 2004. The Tremors franchise has since grown to include additional sequels, a television series that lasted only one season, and a proposed series in which Bacon was set to reprise his role as Val McKee.
What Wilson’s Announcement Means for the Future of Tremors
The fans of the tremors series starting with the very first episode have turned quite ecstatic upon hearing the news that Wilson has regained the rights of the franchise. Tremors sequels without Wilson and Maddock’s involvement have not performed well at all. In that regard, let’s examine the ratings presented on Rotten Tomatoes which help to systematically measure one’s success over another within this franchise:
| Title | RT Critics Score | RT Audience Score |
| Tremors | 88% | 76% |
| Tremors II: Aftershocks | 64% | 46% |
| Tremors 3: Back to Perfection | 80% | 34% |
| Tremors 4: The Legend Begins | N/A | 33% |
| Tremors 5: Bloodlines | N/A | 36% |
| Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell | 40% | 28% |
| Tremors: Shrieker Island | 50% | 37% |
Based on the ratings, it is obvious that Wilson and Maddock had some influence over the films that the audiences liked better. There are hopes that their possible return can bode well for the franchise’s future. However, getting a new movie may not be easy. The main problem is the rights issue because Stampede Entertainment does own the rights to the sequels, so there is no clear understanding on how the new feature would complement the current storyline.
Possibilities for the New Tremors Movie
Wilson has dropped a few hints about the possible future for Tremors. One option is to make a sequel in the same style as “Prey,” which could provide a fresh angle on the cherished franchise. Alternatively, a “legacy sequel” that acts as a direct continuation of the original film while discarding the later sequels may be possible. This method has made sense in a couple of other horror series, including Halloween 2018 and Candyman 2021 where the story starts from the first film and the subsequent films become irrelevant. This approach could work for Tremors considering the most recent films have departed from the home of the franchise.
Throughout the years, Kevin Bacon has voiced his desire to return to the show on several occasions, including during the time of development for a TV series pilot which was eventually cancelled, starring him as Val McKee. Sadly, since Fred Ward died in 2022, we will never see the iconic duo Val and Earl together again, but that doesn’t mean a new movie couldn’t do tribute to Ward’s character and present a new cast or bring forth the next chapter of the characters set in Perfection, Nevada.
The Appeal of Returning to Perfection, Nevada
One of the main reasons for making a new Tremors film is to take the viewers back to Perfection, Nevada. The remote area, which was a desert in the original film, played an important role in the film’s overall atmosphere of tension and suspense. The recent sequels have tried to diversify the franchise’s significant by looking for different settings but many fans feel that a return to Perfection would be an ideal place to be.
The film has already attracted many viewers thanks to initial settings from Perfection, over which characters such as Burt Gummer, played by actor Michael Gross, stood out remarkably. Shifting back in time and place where the first film took place, could restore the taste of the first film.
Challenges Ahead for the Revival
Although Wilson’s announcement sparked a lot of positive energy, it appears that reviving the Tremors franchise will pose some challenges. Copyright issues are a nightmare, as the team would have to deal with copyright issues concerning the ownership of the sequels. There is also the difficulty of managing the expectations of the fans while courting a new audience. It will be essential to find a compromise between nostalgia and the need for new plots in order to make a new part of the series successful.
Our Take on the Future of Tremors
As much as it will take ages for a new Tremors movie to see the light of day, the renewed interest and enthusiasm from Wilson and his team, things look promising for his new movie. The franchise could really benefit from a return to basics and the focus shifts back to the things that made the original such a classic.
The seclusion of place, the intriguing combination of horror and comedy, and the interesting characters were what the viewers appreciated the most of the first film. If the filmmakers could achieve that while still being able to tell a more contemporary version of the story, they may be able to produce one of the excellent movies in the franchise since the first one.
Convincing him to return as Val McKee would be a great triumph for Kevin Bacon since it would give the impression of a link and nostalgia that would appeal even to fans who have just found the long-established one. In the end, a new modern day and faithful sequel to the original set in Perfection, Nevada could just be the thing that this cult classic fans have been waiting for.
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Conclusion
The prospect of another installment of the Tremors movie series has elated fans of the horror franchise. Even though there’s the uncertainty of the operatives behind the production returning, there’s hope; returning to ‘Perfection”, the founding element within the series, will establish a much needed baseline. The promise is there; taking it all back to the beginning with the well-known location of Perfection, Nevada being target number one is favorable. In whatever direction they decide to go, whether to continue the story on from the previous films or delve into the Tremors world or more, the optimism of Wilson and his unit will prove to be beneficial towards an exciting comeback of the original film’s magic.
