As a film enthusiast who grew up in the ’90s and has a soft spot for B-movies, the news of a potential Tremors legacy sequel has me more excited than a Graboid at a rodent buffet! The original movie was one of those low-budget gems that managed to carve out a niche in the hearts of horror fans everywhere. Kevin Bacon‘s return as Val McKee would be the cherry on top of this sandworm sundae, especially considering his charisma and popularity have only grown over the years, even landing him roles in blockbusters like Guardians of the Galaxy and The Toxic Avenger remake.
It appears that Perfection, the classic franchise created by writer S.S. Wilson, might be making a comeback. Wilson and Stampede Entertainment are planning a new legacy sequel, which could resemble David Gordon Green’s Halloween trilogy in terms of ignoring previous sequels. This continuation would take place several decades after the initial storyline. For fans who cherish Bacon (a likely reference to an actor), this development could be a delightful return to a beloved horror franchise that they would eagerly welcome back, especially with its original star involved.
As a devoted cinephile, I must say that the Tremors series kicked off as an affectionate throwback to B-movies, offering a thrilling blend of creature-features and sandworm mayhem in a quaint town. In the initial film, I found myself alongside Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire, with Bacon reprising his role for Tremors 2: Aftershocks and Gross appearing frequently across six more installments. Regrettably, the planned television spin-off featuring Bacon’s return was unfortunately shelved when, astonishingly, no network expressed interest in the pilot episode.
Currently, during a visit at the 2nd Tremors Fest in New Mexico, Wilson disclosed an unanticipated development regarding the series, potentially reuniting several original cast members for a fresh sequel directly following the 1990 original. According to JoBlo, Wilson stated this.
We’ve recently obtained the rights to our own screenplay, which means we can remake “Tremors” if desired. However, we don’t possess the rights for “Shriekers,” “Ass Blasters,” or any of the “Tremors” sequels numbered 2 through 7. Stampede is unlikely to remake the original film; instead, they plan to create a sequel in Perfection, Nevada with the existing cast and crew, and introduce a new Graboid threat. Marc Toberoff suggests a strategy similar to “Prey” for the sequel movie. Also, Stampede doesn’t have foreign distribution rights yet, so they’ll need to discuss terms with Universal for selling outside of the U.S.
Kevin Bacon’s Return Could Be Great for Tremors
Despite the fact that film franchises with numerous sequels may eventually lose their appeal, revival sequels featuring original cast members have scored significant successes driven by nostalgia. The eagerness of Kevin Bacon to not only ponder over reprising his role in the abandoned 2018 TV series, but also to record the pilot episode, indicates his readiness to play Val again if the new movie becomes a reality.
Bacon is one of those actors who is universally loved in whatever he does. His appearance as a cultural icon – aka himself – in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special was a testament to his incredible popularity, and there has been outcry from his fan base over the delayed release of the remake of The Toxic Avenger, in which Bacon stars as the villain alongside Elijah Wood and Peter Dinklage.
Despite other stars potentially reprising their roles, such as Gross who was in the poorly received 2020 film “Tremors: Shrieker Island”, the demise of Fred Ward, who portrayed Earl in the initial movie, would create a void. However, overlooking that, the most significant hurdle for a new film would be managing the complicated rights issues it would face. As Wilson mentioned, the fresh installment should revert to basics and disregard the numerous Graboid variants introduced in the franchise spin-offs. This might not be a negative move, as the original’s “Jaws in the desert” ambiance offered a more suspenseful experience compared to the constant display of CGI creatures on screen.
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2024-11-09 20:32