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'''''Tremors: Shrieker Island'''''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3626711/shriekers-back-seventh-tremors-film-officially-titled-tremors-shrieker-island/ |title=The Shriekers Are Back! The Seventh 'Tremors' Film is Officially Titled 'Tremors: Shrieker Island' |website=[[Bloody Disgusting]] |last=Squires |first=John |date=August 6, 2020 |access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> (also known as '''''Tremors 7''''' and formerly '''''Tremors: Island Fury''''') is a 2020 American [[direct-to-video]] [[Horror icon|horror]] [[Monster movie|monster film]] directed by [[Don Michael Paul]] and co-written with Brian Brightly.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rue-morgue.com/exclusive-interview-michael-gross-talks-tremors-a-cold-day-in-hell-and-a-possible-tremors-7/ |title=Exclusive Interview: Michael Gross talks "Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell" and a possible "Tremors 7" |first=Michael |last=Gingold |website=[[Rue Morgue (magazine)|Rue Morgue]] |date=May 1, 2018 |access-date=March 20, 2020}}</ref> It is the seventh & final film in the [[Tremors (franchise)|''Tremors'' franchise]]. The film stars [[Michael Gross (actor)|Michael Gross]] and [[Jon Heder]].
'''''Tremors: Shrieker Island'''''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3626711/shriekers-back-seventh-tremors-film-officially-titled-tremors-shrieker-island/ |title=The Shriekers Are Back! The Seventh 'Tremors' Film is Officially Titled 'Tremors: Shrieker Island' |website=[[Bloody Disgusting]] |last=Squires |first=John |date=August 6, 2020 |access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> (also known as '''''Tremors 7''''' and formerly '''''Tremors: Island Fury''''') is a 2020 American [[direct-to-video]] [[horror film|horror]] [[Monster movie|monster film]] directed by [[Don Michael Paul]] and co-written with Brian Brightly.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rue-morgue.com/exclusive-interview-michael-gross-talks-tremors-a-cold-day-in-hell-and-a-possible-tremors-7/ |title=Exclusive Interview: Michael Gross talks "Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell" and a possible "Tremors 7" |first=Michael |last=Gingold |website=[[Rue Morgue (magazine)|Rue Morgue]] |date=May 1, 2018 |access-date=March 20, 2020}}</ref> It is the seventh film in the [[Tremors (franchise)|''Tremors'' franchise]]. The film stars [[Michael Gross (actor)|Michael Gross]] and [[Jon Heder]].


The film was released [[direct-to-video]] on October 20, 2020, by [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://movieweb.com/tremors-7-shrieker-island-trailer/ |title='Tremors: Shrieker Island' Trailer Brings Burt Gummer Back for More Graboid Action |website=[[MovieWeb]] |last=Scott |first=Ryan |date=August 26, 2020 |access-date=September 8, 2020}}</ref>
The film was released [[direct-to-video]] on October 20, 2020, by [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://movieweb.com/tremors-7-shrieker-island-trailer/ |title='Tremors: Shrieker Island' Trailer Brings Burt Gummer Back for More Graboid Action |website=[[MovieWeb]] |last=Scott |first=Ryan |date=August 26, 2020 |access-date=September 8, 2020}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Big game hunter Bill ([[Richard Brake]]), owner of Avex-Bio Tech, leads a hunting party with his partner Dr. Richards and best hunter Anna (Cassie Clare), where he takes wealthy participants to hunt down [[Tremors (1990 film)#Graboids|Graboids]] on Dark Island, a private area where he operates his company. Dr. Jasmine 'Jas' Welker ([[Caroline Langrishe]]) and colleague Jimmy ([[Jon Heder]]) work on the research site next to Dark Island where they were experiencing unnatural seismic vibrations. When Jas sees Bill leaving Dark Island, she along with Jimmy and friend Ishimon set out to investigate what Bill was up to and find a dead Graboid. They attempt to flee when they realize it has given birth to Shriekers, but the Shriekers kill Ishimon. Jas, knowing what Graboids are, instructs Jimmy to use coordinates provided by her son [[Tremors (franchise)#Cast and crew|Travis]] to find Burt Gummer ([[Michael Gross (actor)|Michael Gross]]). She visits Bill at his camp and learns Bill genetically bred the Graboids on the island and made them more powerful and intelligent for his hunt. He also cut off communications so nothing would stop him and his hunting party.
Big game hunter Bill, owner of Avex-Bio Tech, leads a hunting party with his best hunter Anna, where he takes wealthy participants to hunt down [[Tremors (1990 film)#Graboids|Graboids]] on Dark Island, a private area where he operates his company. Dr. Jasmine 'Jas' Welker and colleague Jimmy work on the research site next to Dark Island where they were experiencing unnatural seismic vibrations. When Jas sees Bill leaving Dark Island, she along with Jimmy and her friend Ishimon start investigating what Bill was up to and find a dead Graboid. The Graboid gave birth to Shriekers, which kill Ishimon. After fleeing, Jas instructs Jimmy to use coordinates provided by her son [[Tremors (franchise)#Cast and crew|Travis]] to find Burt Gummer. She visits Bill's camp and learns that he genetically bred the Graboids on the island and made them more powerful and intelligent for his hunt. He also cut off communications so nothing would stop him and his hunting party.


Jimmy finds Burt, who has now lived in isolation as a survivalist away from the government and content on being retired from anything related to Graboids. Jimmy informs him they need his help and Travis is unavailable due to being arrested in Mexico for smuggling [[Mushrooms#Psychoactive mushrooms|shrooms]]. Burt reluctantly agrees when Jimmy convinces him it is his destiny. When he learns Jas is there, he nearly refuses to help due to their history and keeping Travis' birth a secret from him for so many years.
Jimmy finds Burt, who has now lived in isolation as a survivalist away from the government and is content on being retired from anything related to Graboids. Jimmy says that they need his help and Travis is unavailable due to being arrested in Mexico for smuggling [[Mushrooms#Psychoactive mushrooms|shrooms]]. After learning that Jas is there, Burt refuses to help due to their history and keeping Travis' birth a secret from him for years. Jimmy, however, manages to change his mind.


Having cleaned himself up, Burt gets to meet the crew, including tomboy Freddie ([[Jackie Cruz]]) who has a crush on Jimmy. Bill shows up to intimidate Burt and tell him to back off his hunt, but Burt is not afraid and warns Bill that the Graboids are a strong threat no matter what planning is implemented against them. Burt tries to gather weapons only to find out that they have no firearms to defend themselves, only a bunker from [[World War II]] which has machetes, two M2 flamethrowers, and dynamite that is unstable.
Burt gets to meet the crew. Bill shows up to intimidate Burt and tells him to back off his hunt. Burt, however, is not afraid. While trying to gather weapons, he discovers that they have no firearms to defend themselves, only a bunker from [[World War II]] which has machetes, two [[flamethrower]]s, and unstable dynamite.


On Dark Island, the Shriekers Jas and Jimmy encountered have begun killing off members of his hunting party. Eventually, they find the Shriekers, but they, like their parent Graboid, are also superior to the originals and can now use their screams as sonic emitting weapons allowing them to pick off Bill's crew one by one. They are saved when Burt and the others arrive killing the Shriekers and one Graboid, leaving two remaining Graboids. Returning to Jas' research site, they are shocked to learn one of the Graboids made it to their location, showing signs it is much more powerful than they all realized. Burt warns Bill to call off the hunt and turn the communication system back on, but he refuses. Bill shoots Burt with a tranquilizer dart locking him and the others in the bunker.
On Dark Island, the Shriekers Jas and Jimmy encountered, like their parent Graboid, are superior to the originals and can now use their screams as sonic weapons allowing them to pick off Bill's hunting party one by one. The party is saved when Burt and the others arrive killing the Shriekers and one Graboid, leaving two remaining Graboids. Returning to Jas's research site, they learn that a Graboid reached their location. Burt warns Bill to call off the hunt and turn the communication system back on, but he refuses. Bill tranquilizes Burt and locks him and the others in the bunker.


Awakening in the bunker, everyone has been bound with zip ties. When Jimmy remembers that the boots he loaned to Burt had the laces replaced with 550 Paracord, Burt is able to saw the zip ties off. Meanwhile, Bill's hunt continues but goes wrong when the Graboid that made it to the site earlier has shown up and is subsequently dubbed "The Queen" due to its superiority. Anna quits when Bill's lust for the hunt proves too dangerous and insane.
Bill's hunt continues, but goes wrong when the Graboid that reached Jas's site, dubbed "The Queen" by the hunters due to its superiority, appears. Anna quits when Bill's lust for the hunt proves too dangerous.


Anna frees Burt and the others from the bunker, but they are attacked by a Graboid before they can leave. They use the dynamite to blow it up leaving only The Queen. Burt locates Bill to reason with him but is unable to convince him to give up his hunt. Bill meets his demise when The Queen finds them and devours Bill. Burt realizes The Queen is killing the weakest off until Burt, who Jimmy points out must be the Alpha, is left remaining. Burt gathers the remaining survivors and, inspired by the way his friends [[Tremors (1990 film)|Valentine McKee and Earl Bassett]] successfully killed off an intelligent Graboid in his very first encounter with the creatures (''[[Tremors (1990 film)|Tremors]]''), they plan to lead The Queen to an inactive volcano dubbed Devil's Punchbowl and lure The Queen over a [[plateau]] onto a bed of spiked dynamite.
Anna frees Burt and the others from the bunker, but they are attacked by a Graboid before they can leave. They use the dynamite to blow it up leaving only The Queen. Burt locates Bill to reason with him but cannot convince him to quit his hunt. The Queen eventually finds them and devours Bill. The Queen is killing the weakest off until Burt, who Jimmy points out must be the Alpha, is left remaining. Burt gathers the remaining survivors and, inspired by the way his friends [[Tremors (1990 film)|Valentine McKee and Earl Bassett]] killed off an intelligent Graboid in his first encounter with the creatures,{{efn|As depicted in the movie ''[[Tremors (1990 film)|Tremors]]''.}} they plan to lead The Queen to "Devil's Punchbowl," an inactive volcano, and lure The Queen over a [[plateau]] onto a bed of spiked dynamite.


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While Jas and the others set up the trap for The Queen, Burt and Jimmy reach Dark Island and begin killing off the Shriekers with the bunker weapons. They return to the research site, where The Queen is waiting for Burt. The team heads to Devil's Punchbowl with Jimmy following behind Burt. The pair are leading The Queen into the trap when Burt pushes Jimmy out of the way and lets himself be swallowed by The Queen to ensure her demise. The Queen dies from the dynamite and spikes, and Burt dies. The others make a memorial for Burt, leaving behind their weapons with his hat and sunglasses.
Burt and Jimmy leave to kill off the remaining Shriekers, while Jas and the others set up the trap for The Queen. Burt and Jimmy make it to Dark Island and begin killing off the Shriekers with just machetes, one flamethrower, and a chainsaw.

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They return to the research site, but find out The Queen is there waiting for Burt. The team heads to Devil's Punchbowl to execute the plan with Jimmy following behind with Burt. The pair are successfully leading The Queen into the trap, but Burt, at the last second, pushes Jimmy out of the way and lets himself be swallowed by The Queen to ensure her demise. The Queen dies from the dynamite and spikes, and Burt does not survive, much to the sadness of Jas and the others. In the end, they make a memorial for Burt, leaving behind their weapons with his signature hat and sunglasses.

During the credits, scenes of Burt Gummer from all the previous [[Tremors (franchise)#Films|''Tremors'' films]] are montaged.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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===Filming===
===Filming===
[[Principal photography]] began on November 13, 2019, in [[Thailand]], under the working title of ''Island Fury'', with Alexander Krumov serving as cinematographer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/313597/burt-looking-like-homeless-santa-in-tremors-7-bts-pic/|title=Burt Looking Like Homeless Santa in 'Tremors 7' Bts Pic|first=Mike|last=Sprague|website=[[Dread Central]]|date=November 13, 2019|access-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/tremors-7-island-fury-behind-the-scenes-videos/|title=Explosive 'Tremors 7' Set Video Goes Behind-the-Scenes with the Cast|first=Mike|last=Sprague|website=[[MovieWeb]]|date=November 19, 2019|access-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/313865/tremors-7-set-pics-with-michael-gross-jon-heder/|title='Tremors 7' Set Pics With Michael Gross & Jon Heder|first=Mike|last=Sprague|website=[[Dread Central]]|date=November 19, 2019|access-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref> On November 26, 2019, [[Jon Heder]], [[Jackie Cruz]], and [[Richard Brake]] signed on to star alongside Gross.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/first-look-3-from-hell-star-tremors-7/|title=New 'Tremors 7' Set Photos Reveal First Look At 3 From Hell Star|website=We Got This Covered|first=Andrew|last=Heaton|date=November 26, 2019|access-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/tremors-7-cast-members-instagram-message/|title='Tremors 7' Cast Share New Behind The Scenes Video|website=We Got This Covered|first=Andrew|last=Heaton|date=November 20, 2019|access-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2019/11/napoleon-dynamites-jon-heder-joins-tremors-7/|title=Napoleon Dynamite's Jon Heder Joins 'Tremors 7'|website=Flickering Myth|first=Gary|last=Collinson|date=November 16, 2019|access-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref> On December 12, 2019, Gross confirmed that filming had wrapped.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://movieweb.com/tremors-7-wraps-shooting-set-photos/ |title='Tremors 7' Wraps Production, Michael Gross Shares Final Set Photo |website=[[MovieWeb]] |first=Ryan |last=Scott |date=December 12, 2019 |access-date=January 5, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/tremors-7-completes-filming/|title='Tremors 7' Has Now Wrapped Filming|website=We Got This Covered|first=Alex|last=Crisp|date=December 12, 2019|access-date=January 5, 2020}}</ref>
[[Principal photography]] began on November 13, 2019, in [[Thailand]], under the working title of ''Island Fury'', with Alexander Krumov serving as cinematographer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/313597/burt-looking-like-homeless-santa-in-tremors-7-bts-pic/|title=Burt Looking Like Homeless Santa in 'Tremors 7' Bts Pic|first=Mike|last=Sprague|website=[[Dread Central]]|date=November 13, 2019|access-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/tremors-7-island-fury-behind-the-scenes-videos/|title=Explosive 'Tremors 7' Set Video Goes Behind-the-Scenes with the Cast|first=Mike|last=Sprague|website=[[MovieWeb]]|date=November 19, 2019|access-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/313865/tremors-7-set-pics-with-michael-gross-jon-heder/|title='Tremors 7' Set Pics With Michael Gross & Jon Heder|first=Mike|last=Sprague|website=[[Dread Central]]|date=November 19, 2019|access-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref> On November 26, 2019, [[Jon Heder]], [[Jackie Cruz]], and [[Richard Brake]] signed on to star alongside Gross.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2019/11/napoleon-dynamites-jon-heder-joins-tremors-7/|title=Napoleon Dynamite's Jon Heder Joins 'Tremors 7'|website=Flickering Myth|first=Gary|last=Collinson|date=November 16, 2019|access-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref> On December 12, 2019, Gross confirmed that filming had wrapped.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://movieweb.com/tremors-7-wraps-shooting-set-photos/ |title='Tremors 7' Wraps Production, Michael Gross Shares Final Set Photo |website=[[MovieWeb]] |first=Ryan |last=Scott |date=December 12, 2019 |access-date=January 5, 2020}}</ref>


===Post-production===
===Post-production===
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==Release==
==Release==
''Tremors: Shrieker Island'' was released [[direct-to-video]] on October 20, 2020, by [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/339079/trailer-tremors-shrieker-island-hits-blu-ray-dvd-october-20th/ |title=Trailer: 'Tremors: Shrieker Island' Hits Blu-ray/DVD October 20th |website=Dread Central |first=Josh |last=Millican |date=August 26, 2020 |access-date=September 8, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/tremors-island-fury-halloween-release-date/|title='Tremors: Island Fury' Is Still Targeting a Halloween Release Assures Michael Gross|website=[[MovieWeb]]|last=Scott|first=Ryan|date=April 21, 2020|access-date=April 30, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/tremors-every-monster-from-the-franchise-ranked-snakeoids-shriekers/|title='Tremors': Every Monster From The Franchise, Ranked|website=[[Screen Rant]]|publisher=Valnet, Inc.|last=Allan|first=Scoot|date=January 23, 2020|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref>
''Tremors: Shrieker Island'' was released [[direct-to-video]] on October 20, 2020, by [[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/339079/trailer-tremors-shrieker-island-hits-blu-ray-dvd-october-20th/ |title=Trailer: 'Tremors: Shrieker Island' Hits Blu-ray/DVD October 20th |website=Dread Central |first=Josh |last=Millican |date=August 26, 2020 |access-date=September 8, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/tremors-island-fury-halloween-release-date/|title='Tremors: Island Fury' Is Still Targeting a Halloween Release Assures Michael Gross|website=[[MovieWeb]]|last=Scott|first=Ryan|date=April 21, 2020|access-date=April 30, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/tremors-every-monster-from-the-franchise-ranked-snakeoids-shriekers/|title='Tremors': Every Monster From The Franchise, Ranked|website=[[Screen Rant]]|publisher=Valnet, Inc.|last=Allan|first=Scoot|date=January 23, 2020|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==


===Critical response===
===Critical response===
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|44|5.1|9|consensus=|access-date=September 19, 2023|ref=y}}
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On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has an approval rating of {{RT data|score}} based on reviews from {{RT data|count|spell=y}} critics, with an average rating of {{RT data|average}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tremors_shrieker_island|title=Tremors: Shrieker Island (2020)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|publisher=[[Fandango Media|Fandango]]|access-date={{RT data|access date}}}}</ref> In a positive review, Sean Chandler, of ''Sean Chandler Talks About'', gave the film a "B−", saying "''Tremors: Shrieker Island'' is not great cinema, but it is a fun creature feature."<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWPsXEfZTJ4 |title=Tremors: Shrieker Island - Movie Review |work=Sean Chandler Talks About |via=[[YouTube]] |last=Chandler |first=Sean |date=October 22, 2020 |access-date=October 22, 2020}}</ref> Sol Harris, of ''[[Starburst (magazine)|Starburst]]'' gave the film 3 stars out of 5, feeling that there was "plenty of Graboid action, a handful of great gags and a surprisingly emotional climax ultimately renders ''Tremors: Shrieker Island'' closer to perfection than you might think."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/tremors-shrieker-island |title='Tremors: Shrieker Island' - Movie Review |website=[[Starburst (magazine)|Starburst]] |last=Harris |first=Sol |date=October 13, 2020 |access-date=October 22, 2020}}</ref> Josh Bell, of ''Crooked Marquee'', gave the film a "C", saying that while the film "isn't a particularly good movie, it's a nice showcase for a character who has become an unlikely cinematic institution."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://crookedmarquee.com/checking-in-on-the-long-long-loooong-running-american-pie-and-tremors-franchises/ |title=Checking In On the Long, Long, Loooong-Running 'American Pie' and 'Tremors' Franchises |website=Crooked Marquee |last=Bell |first=Josh |date=October 7, 2020 |access-date=October 22, 2020}}</ref>

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Sol Harris, of ''[[Starburst (magazine)|Starburst]]'' gave the film 3 stars out of 5, feeling that there was "plenty of Graboid action, a handful of great gags and a surprisingly emotional climax ultimately renders ''Tremors: Shrieker Island'' closer to perfection than you might think."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/tremors-shrieker-island |title='Tremors: Shrieker Island' - Movie Review |website=[[Starburst (magazine)|Starburst]] |last=Harris |first=Sol |date=October 13, 2020 |access-date=October 22, 2020}}</ref> Josh Bell, of ''Crooked Marquee'', gave the film a "C", saying that while the film "isn't a particularly good movie, it's a nice showcase for a character who has become an unlikely cinematic institution."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://crookedmarquee.com/checking-in-on-the-long-long-loooong-running-american-pie-and-tremors-franchises/ |title=Checking In On the Long, Long, Loooong-Running 'American Pie' and 'Tremors' Franchises |website=Crooked Marquee |last=Bell |first=Josh |date=October 7, 2020 |access-date=October 22, 2020}}</ref>


In a negative review, John Squires of ''[[Bloody Disgusting]]'' gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5, saying "There's clearly just not enough money at the disposal of the filmmakers to do anything more with the franchise than they've already done."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3637044/review-new-setting-cant-save-tremors-shrieker-island-feeling-like-old-routine/ |title=[Review] A New Setting Can't Save 'Tremors: Shrieker Island' from Feeling Like the Same Old Routine |website=[[Bloody Disgusting]] |last=Squires |first=John |date=October 16, 2020 |access-date=October 22, 2020}}</ref> Roger Moore, of ''Movie Nation'', gave the film a 1.5/4, saying "if you want a scary, tense and hilarious movie about giant worms eating desert California, rent the original ''Tremors'', directed by [[Ron Underwood]], starring [[Kevin Bacon]], [[Fred Ward]], Michael Gross and [[Reba McEntire]]. No ''Shrieker'' necessary."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://rogersmovienation.com/2020/10/27/netflixable-tremors-shrieker-island/ |title=Netflixable? "Tremors: Shrieker Island" |website=Movie Nation |last=Moore |first=Roger |date=October 27, 2020 |access-date=November 3, 2020}}</ref> ''AllHorror.com'' also gave a negative review, stating that "''Tremors: Shrieker Island'' did something the ''Tremors'' franchise never did before, it became an entirely different movie. ''Shrieker Island'' is basically ''[[Jurassic Park (film)|Jurassic Park]]''. Swap out a Graboid for a T-Rex and you have ''Jurassic Park'' starring Burt Gummer and [[Napoleon Dynamite]]."<ref>{{cite web|first=Adrian|last=DeGus|url=https://www.allhorror.com/reviews/tremors-shrieker-island-2020-review|title='Tremors: Shrieker Island' (2020) Review|website=All Horror |date=November 12, 2020 |access-date=November 12, 2020}}</ref> Clarisse Loughery, of ''[[The Independent]]'', gave the film a 2/5, saying "It may speak eloquently to its fanbase, but it's guaranteed to baffle any outsider".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/tremors-shrieker-island-review-the-latest-in-the-horrorcomedy-franchise-borrows-shamelessly-from-jurassic-park-b1743075.html |title='Tremors: Shrieker Island' Review; The Latest in the Horror Comedy Franchise Borrows Shamelessly From 'Jurassic Park' |first=Clarisse |last=Loughery |work=[[The Independent]] |date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=December 5, 2020}}</ref>
In a negative review, John Squires of ''[[Bloody Disgusting]]'' gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5, saying "There's clearly just not enough money at the disposal of the filmmakers to do anything more with the franchise than they've already done."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3637044/review-new-setting-cant-save-tremors-shrieker-island-feeling-like-old-routine/ |title=[Review] A New Setting Can't Save 'Tremors: Shrieker Island' from Feeling Like the Same Old Routine |website=[[Bloody Disgusting]] |last=Squires |first=John |date=October 16, 2020 |access-date=October 22, 2020}}</ref> Roger Moore, of ''Movie Nation'', gave the film a 1.5/4, saying "if you want a scary, tense and hilarious movie about giant worms eating desert California, rent the original ''Tremors'', directed by [[Ron Underwood]], starring [[Kevin Bacon]], [[Fred Ward]], Michael Gross and [[Reba McEntire]]. No ''Shrieker'' necessary."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://rogersmovienation.com/2020/10/27/netflixable-tremors-shrieker-island/ |title=Netflixable? "Tremors: Shrieker Island" |website=Movie Nation |last=Moore |first=Roger |date=October 27, 2020 |access-date=November 3, 2020}}</ref> ''AllHorror.com'' also gave a negative review, stating that "''Tremors: Shrieker Island'' did something the ''Tremors'' franchise never did before, it became an entirely different movie. ''Shrieker Island'' is basically ''[[Jurassic Park (film)|Jurassic Park]]''. Swap out a Graboid for a T-Rex and you have ''Jurassic Park'' starring Burt Gummer and [[Napoleon Dynamite]]."<ref>{{cite web|first=Adrian|last=DeGus|url=https://www.allhorror.com/reviews/tremors-shrieker-island-2020-review|title='Tremors: Shrieker Island' (2020) Review|website=All Horror |date=November 12, 2020 |access-date=November 12, 2020}}</ref> Clarisse Loughery, of ''[[The Independent]]'', gave the film a 2/5, saying "It may speak eloquently to its fanbase, but it's guaranteed to baffle any outsider".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/tremors-shrieker-island-review-the-latest-in-the-horrorcomedy-franchise-borrows-shamelessly-from-jurassic-park-b1743075.html |title='Tremors: Shrieker Island' Review; The Latest in the Horror Comedy Franchise Borrows Shamelessly From 'Jurassic Park' |first=Clarisse |last=Loughery |work=[[The Independent]] |date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=December 5, 2020}}</ref>
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''Tremors: Shrieker Island'' earned $2,348,198 from domestic home video sales.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Tremors-Island-Fury-(2020) |title=Tremors: Shrieker Island (2020) - Financial Information |website=[[The Numbers (website)|The Numbers]] |access-date=December 26, 2021}}</ref>
''Tremors: Shrieker Island'' earned $2,348,198 from domestic home video sales.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Tremors-Island-Fury-(2020) |title=Tremors: Shrieker Island (2020) - Financial Information |website=[[The Numbers (website)|The Numbers]] |access-date=December 26, 2021}}</ref>


== Possible Sequel ==
== Possible sequel ==
In a podcast with ''[[Bloody Disgusting]]'', Gross mentioned that "part of me that feels that Universal Home Entertainment might've had enough of ''Tremors''", though he followed up by saying "The door is still open for an eighth ''Tremors''. It may seem unlikely by what people see on the screen, but it is possible. There could be an eighth. And if there were, and if it were an interesting story, I would be up for it because Burt is always a great deal of fun. It would depend on his physicality. How much they want me to do. If it's in another two years, I'll be 75 years old. So I will continue to hope and pray that I stay in shape, to do what is asked of me – if it is asked of me."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3637682/michael-gross-says-door-still-open-potential-eighth-tremors-movie/ |title=Michael Gross Says "The Door is Still Open" for a Potential Eighth 'Tremors' Movie |website=[[Bloody Disgusting]] |last=Squires |first=John |date=October 21, 2020 |access-date=November 3, 2020}}</ref> Gross later said on ''[[Facebook]]'' "There are no guarantees, but for those who wonder aloud if this is the final film, I will say what I have said before: SALES drive sequels. Show biz is 5% show and 95% business, so if this latest addition to the ''Tremors'' franchise, sells well, Universal Studios Hollywood will follow the money, and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment may will [sic] be back for more."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/ActorMichaelGross/posts/4636155639760469 |title=Michael Gross: Official Tremors Franchise Fans, news from Burt Gummer |website=Facebook |access-date=November 21, 2020}}</ref>
In a podcast with ''[[Bloody Disgusting]]'', Gross mentioned that "part of me that feels that Universal Home Entertainment might've had enough of ''Tremors''", though he followed up by saying "The door is still open for an eighth ''Tremors''. It may seem unlikely by what people see on the screen, but it is possible. There could be an eighth. And if there were, and if it were an interesting story, I would be up for it because Burt is always a great deal of fun. It would depend on his physicality. How much they want me to do. If it's in another two years, I'll be 75 years old. So I will continue to hope and pray that I stay in shape, to do what is asked of me – if it is asked of me."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3637682/michael-gross-says-door-still-open-potential-eighth-tremors-movie/ |title=Michael Gross Says "The Door is Still Open" for a Potential Eighth 'Tremors' Movie |website=[[Bloody Disgusting]] |last=Squires |first=John |date=October 21, 2020 |access-date=November 3, 2020}}</ref> Gross later said on ''[[Facebook]]'' "There are no guarantees, but for those who wonder aloud if this is the final film, I will say what I have said before: SALES drive sequels. Show biz is 5% show and 95% business, so if this latest addition to the ''Tremors'' franchise, sells well, Universal Studios Hollywood will follow the money, and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment may will [sic] be back for more."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/ActorMichaelGross/posts/4636155639760469 |title=Michael Gross: Official Tremors Franchise Fans, news from Burt Gummer |website=Facebook |access-date=November 21, 2020}}</ref>

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Tremors: Shrieker Island
Official release poster
Directed byDon Michael Paul
Screenplay by
  • Don Michael Paul
  • Brian Brightly
Story byBrian Brightly
Based on
Produced by
  • Todd Williams
  • Chris Lowenstein
Starring
CinematographyAlexander Krumov
Edited byHeath Ryan
Music byFrederik Wiedmann
Production
companies
Distributed byUniversal Pictures Home Entertainment
Release date
  • October 20, 2020 (2020-10-20)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Tremors: Shrieker Island[1] (also known as Tremors 7 and formerly Tremors: Island Fury) is a 2020 American direct-to-video horror monster film directed by Don Michael Paul and co-written with Brian Brightly.[2] It is the seventh film in the Tremors franchise. The film stars Michael Gross and Jon Heder.

The film was released direct-to-video on October 20, 2020, by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.[3]

Plot

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Big game hunter Bill, owner of Avex-Bio Tech, leads a hunting party with his best hunter Anna, where he takes wealthy participants to hunt down Graboids on Dark Island, a private area where he operates his company. Dr. Jasmine 'Jas' Welker and colleague Jimmy work on the research site next to Dark Island where they were experiencing unnatural seismic vibrations. When Jas sees Bill leaving Dark Island, she along with Jimmy and her friend Ishimon start investigating what Bill was up to and find a dead Graboid. The Graboid gave birth to Shriekers, which kill Ishimon. After fleeing, Jas instructs Jimmy to use coordinates provided by her son Travis to find Burt Gummer. She visits Bill's camp and learns that he genetically bred the Graboids on the island and made them more powerful and intelligent for his hunt. He also cut off communications so nothing would stop him and his hunting party.

Jimmy finds Burt, who has now lived in isolation as a survivalist away from the government and is content on being retired from anything related to Graboids. Jimmy says that they need his help and Travis is unavailable due to being arrested in Mexico for smuggling shrooms. After learning that Jas is there, Burt refuses to help due to their history and keeping Travis' birth a secret from him for years. Jimmy, however, manages to change his mind.

Burt gets to meet the crew. Bill shows up to intimidate Burt and tells him to back off his hunt. Burt, however, is not afraid. While trying to gather weapons, he discovers that they have no firearms to defend themselves, only a bunker from World War II which has machetes, two flamethrowers, and unstable dynamite.

On Dark Island, the Shriekers Jas and Jimmy encountered, like their parent Graboid, are superior to the originals and can now use their screams as sonic weapons allowing them to pick off Bill's hunting party one by one. The party is saved when Burt and the others arrive killing the Shriekers and one Graboid, leaving two remaining Graboids. Returning to Jas's research site, they learn that a Graboid reached their location. Burt warns Bill to call off the hunt and turn the communication system back on, but he refuses. Bill tranquilizes Burt and locks him and the others in the bunker.

Bill's hunt continues, but goes wrong when the Graboid that reached Jas's site, dubbed "The Queen" by the hunters due to its superiority, appears. Anna quits when Bill's lust for the hunt proves too dangerous.

Anna frees Burt and the others from the bunker, but they are attacked by a Graboid before they can leave. They use the dynamite to blow it up leaving only The Queen. Burt locates Bill to reason with him but cannot convince him to quit his hunt. The Queen eventually finds them and devours Bill. The Queen is killing the weakest off until Burt, who Jimmy points out must be the Alpha, is left remaining. Burt gathers the remaining survivors and, inspired by the way his friends Valentine McKee and Earl Bassett killed off an intelligent Graboid in his first encounter with the creatures,[a] they plan to lead The Queen to "Devil's Punchbowl," an inactive volcano, and lure The Queen over a plateau onto a bed of spiked dynamite.

While Jas and the others set up the trap for The Queen, Burt and Jimmy reach Dark Island and begin killing off the Shriekers with the bunker weapons. They return to the research site, where The Queen is waiting for Burt. The team heads to Devil's Punchbowl with Jimmy following behind Burt. The pair are leading The Queen into the trap when Burt pushes Jimmy out of the way and lets himself be swallowed by The Queen to ensure her demise. The Queen dies from the dynamite and spikes, and Burt dies. The others make a memorial for Burt, leaving behind their weapons with his hat and sunglasses.

Cast

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  • Michael Gross as Burt Gummer
  • Jon Heder as Jimmy
  • Jackie Cruz as Freddie
  • Richard Brake as Bill
  • Caroline Langrishe as Jasmine "Jas" Welker
  • Cassie Clare as Anna
  • Sahajak Boonthanakit as Mr. Bowtie
  • Matthew Douglas as Dr. Richards
  • Randy Kalsi as Wall Street
  • David Assavanon as Pretty Boy
  • Boonma Lamphon as Ishimon
  • Iris Park as Researcher Iris
  • Aukrawut Rojaunawat as Parkour boy
  • Bear Williams as Mohawk
  • Mikey Black as Researcher Mikey[4]

Production

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Development

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On December 13, 2018, Michael Gross confirmed that Universal Pictures had ordered a seventh entry in the series and that he would return to star, stating "Tremors fans will be delighted to know I have just agreed to the terms of a contract for a seventh film. My best estimate is that Burt Gummer will begin his hunt for Graboids and other nefarious forms of wildlife in the fall of 2019."[5]

Filming

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Principal photography began on November 13, 2019, in Thailand, under the working title of Island Fury, with Alexander Krumov serving as cinematographer.[6][7][8] On November 26, 2019, Jon Heder, Jackie Cruz, and Richard Brake signed on to star alongside Gross.[9] On December 12, 2019, Gross confirmed that filming had wrapped.[10]

Post-production

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In August 2020, the film was officially titled Tremors: Shrieker Island.[11] Jamie Kennedy, who portrayed Burt Gummer's son Travis B. Welker, in Tremors 5: Bloodlines and Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell, did not reprise the role in Shrieker Island.[4]

Release

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Tremors: Shrieker Island was released direct-to-video on October 20, 2020, by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.[12][13][14]

Reception

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Critical response

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 44% of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.1/10.[15]

Sol Harris, of Starburst gave the film 3 stars out of 5, feeling that there was "plenty of Graboid action, a handful of great gags and a surprisingly emotional climax ultimately renders Tremors: Shrieker Island closer to perfection than you might think."[16] Josh Bell, of Crooked Marquee, gave the film a "C", saying that while the film "isn't a particularly good movie, it's a nice showcase for a character who has become an unlikely cinematic institution."[17]

In a negative review, John Squires of Bloody Disgusting gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5, saying "There's clearly just not enough money at the disposal of the filmmakers to do anything more with the franchise than they've already done."[18] Roger Moore, of Movie Nation, gave the film a 1.5/4, saying "if you want a scary, tense and hilarious movie about giant worms eating desert California, rent the original Tremors, directed by Ron Underwood, starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Michael Gross and Reba McEntire. No Shrieker necessary."[19] AllHorror.com also gave a negative review, stating that "Tremors: Shrieker Island did something the Tremors franchise never did before, it became an entirely different movie. Shrieker Island is basically Jurassic Park. Swap out a Graboid for a T-Rex and you have Jurassic Park starring Burt Gummer and Napoleon Dynamite."[20] Clarisse Loughery, of The Independent, gave the film a 2/5, saying "It may speak eloquently to its fanbase, but it's guaranteed to baffle any outsider".[21]

Revenue

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Tremors: Shrieker Island earned $2,348,198 from domestic home video sales.[22]

Possible sequel

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In a podcast with Bloody Disgusting, Gross mentioned that "part of me that feels that Universal Home Entertainment might've had enough of Tremors", though he followed up by saying "The door is still open for an eighth Tremors. It may seem unlikely by what people see on the screen, but it is possible. There could be an eighth. And if there were, and if it were an interesting story, I would be up for it because Burt is always a great deal of fun. It would depend on his physicality. How much they want me to do. If it's in another two years, I'll be 75 years old. So I will continue to hope and pray that I stay in shape, to do what is asked of me – if it is asked of me."[23] Gross later said on Facebook "There are no guarantees, but for those who wonder aloud if this is the final film, I will say what I have said before: SALES drive sequels. Show biz is 5% show and 95% business, so if this latest addition to the Tremors franchise, sells well, Universal Studios Hollywood will follow the money, and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment may will [sic] be back for more."[24]

Notes

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  1. ^ As depicted in the movie Tremors.

References

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  1. ^ Squires, John (August 6, 2020). "The Shriekers Are Back! The Seventh 'Tremors' Film is Officially Titled 'Tremors: Shrieker Island'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ Gingold, Michael (May 1, 2018). "Exclusive Interview: Michael Gross talks "Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell" and a possible "Tremors 7"". Rue Morgue. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  3. ^ Scott, Ryan (August 26, 2020). "'Tremors: Shrieker Island' Trailer Brings Burt Gummer Back for More Graboid Action". MovieWeb. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Sprague, Mike (July 8, 2020). "First Look: 'Tremors 7' with Richard Brake & Jon Heder Hits This Halloween". Dread Central. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  5. ^ Sprague, Mike (December 13, 2018). "Michael Gross Confirms 'Tremors 7' Coming Soon!". JoBlo.com. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  6. ^ Sprague, Mike (November 13, 2019). "Burt Looking Like Homeless Santa in 'Tremors 7' Bts Pic". Dread Central. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  7. ^ Sprague, Mike (November 19, 2019). "Explosive 'Tremors 7' Set Video Goes Behind-the-Scenes with the Cast". MovieWeb. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  8. ^ Sprague, Mike (November 19, 2019). "'Tremors 7' Set Pics With Michael Gross & Jon Heder". Dread Central. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  9. ^ Collinson, Gary (November 16, 2019). "Napoleon Dynamite's Jon Heder Joins 'Tremors 7'". Flickering Myth. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
  10. ^ Scott, Ryan (December 12, 2019). "'Tremors 7' Wraps Production, Michael Gross Shares Final Set Photo". MovieWeb. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  11. ^ Scott, Ryan (August 6, 2020). "'Tremors 7' Gets a New Title and Official Rating". MovieWeb. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  12. ^ Millican, Josh (August 26, 2020). "Trailer: 'Tremors: Shrieker Island' Hits Blu-ray/DVD October 20th". Dread Central. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  13. ^ Scott, Ryan (April 21, 2020). "'Tremors: Island Fury' Is Still Targeting a Halloween Release Assures Michael Gross". MovieWeb. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  14. ^ Allan, Scoot (January 23, 2020). "'Tremors': Every Monster From The Franchise, Ranked". Screen Rant. Valnet, Inc. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  15. ^ "Tremors: Shrieker Island". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 19, 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  16. ^ Harris, Sol (October 13, 2020). "'Tremors: Shrieker Island' - Movie Review". Starburst. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  17. ^ Bell, Josh (October 7, 2020). "Checking In On the Long, Long, Loooong-Running 'American Pie' and 'Tremors' Franchises". Crooked Marquee. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  18. ^ Squires, John (October 16, 2020). "[Review] A New Setting Can't Save 'Tremors: Shrieker Island' from Feeling Like the Same Old Routine". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  19. ^ Moore, Roger (October 27, 2020). "Netflixable? "Tremors: Shrieker Island"". Movie Nation. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  20. ^ DeGus, Adrian (November 12, 2020). "'Tremors: Shrieker Island' (2020) Review". All Horror. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  21. ^ Loughery, Clarisse (November 20, 2020). "'Tremors: Shrieker Island' Review; The Latest in the Horror Comedy Franchise Borrows Shamelessly From 'Jurassic Park'". The Independent. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  22. ^ "Tremors: Shrieker Island (2020) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  23. ^ Squires, John (October 21, 2020). "Michael Gross Says "The Door is Still Open" for a Potential Eighth 'Tremors' Movie". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  24. ^ "Michael Gross: Official Tremors Franchise Fans, news from Burt Gummer". Facebook. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
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