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Tremors (1990) - These aren't no local boys! #41

This week, Richard and Angeles head to Perfection, Nevada, where something very big is lurking beneath the dirt. We're talking Tremors (1990)—the cult creature feature that gave us worm-based horror, survivalist comedy, and the most likable duo this side of the Mojave. Join us for a scene-by-scene breakdown of this desert-set monster mash, loaded with fun facts, praise for practical effects, and discussions about why Tremors holds up as both a horror-comedy and a love letter to old-school monster flicks. 🪱 In this episode: Full breakdown of Tremors (1990) Kevin Bacon & Fred Ward’s chemistry (and tight jeans) How the Graboids became iconic movie monsters The genius of practical effects and sound design Viana’s Review Corner – Her verdict on dirt snakes, doomsday preppers, and ‘90s charm Another absurd spoof ad you probably shouldn’t trust with pest control If you love creature features, small-town horror, and good ol’ fashioned monster mayhem, this is the episode for you. 🎧 Horror Cinema Obsession dives into cult horror films every week—mixing deep analysis, chaotic humor, and a whole lot of genre love.
Broadcast on:
13 Jan 2025

This week, Richard and Angeles head to Perfection, Nevada, where something very big is lurking beneath the dirt. We're talking Tremors (1990)—the cult creature feature that gave us worm-based horror, survivalist comedy, and the most likable duo this side of the Mojave.

Join us for a scene-by-scene breakdown of this desert-set monster mash, loaded with fun facts, praise for practical effects, and discussions about why Tremors holds up as both a horror-comedy and a love letter to old-school monster flicks.

🪱 In this episode:

  • Full breakdown of Tremors (1990)

  • Kevin Bacon & Fred Ward’s chemistry (and tight jeans)

  • How the Graboids became iconic movie monsters

  • The genius of practical effects and sound design

  • Viana’s Review Corner – Her verdict on dirt snakes, doomsday preppers, and ‘90s charm

  • Another absurd spoof ad you probably shouldn’t trust with pest control

If you love creature features, small-town horror, and good ol’ fashioned monster mayhem, this is the episode for you.

🎧 Horror Cinema Obsession dives into cult horror films every week—mixing deep analysis, chaotic humor, and a whole lot of genre love.

This week, Richard and Angeles head to Perfection, Nevada, where something very big is lurking beneath the dirt. We're talking Tremors (1990)—the cult creature feature that gave us worm-based horror, survivalist comedy, and the most likable duo this side of the Mojave. Join us for a scene-by-scene breakdown of this desert-set monster mash, loaded with fun facts, praise for practical effects, and discussions about why Tremors holds up as both a horror-comedy and a love letter to old-school monster flicks. 🪱 In this episode: Full breakdown of Tremors (1990) Kevin Bacon & Fred Ward’s chemistry (and tight jeans) How the Graboids became iconic movie monsters The genius of practical effects and sound design Viana’s Review Corner – Her verdict on dirt snakes, doomsday preppers, and ‘90s charm Another absurd spoof ad you probably shouldn’t trust with pest control If you love creature features, small-town horror, and good ol’ fashioned monster mayhem, this is the episode for you. 🎧 Horror Cinema Obsession dives into cult horror films every week—mixing deep analysis, chaotic humor, and a whole lot of genre love.