The Tremors horror comedy franchise has been going strong for three decades now, and we're here to rank each entry in the beloved b-movie series.

A horror-comedy about giant carnivorous worms hunting down any person; Tremors is a throwback to classic monster movies that blends the two tones perfectly. Unfortunately, Tremors was a giant bomb at the box office, but it was saved by VHS rentals.

That's right, it was a rare case where VHS rentals and purchases actually helped a movie's longevity. Due to this, Tremors was warranted not one, but a plethora of straight-to-video sequels. Each has had fans returning, even to this very day with the release of Tremors: Shrieker Island.

7 Tremors (1990)

Val and Earl, played by Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward, are two handymen who are tired of their job. Just as they are about to move out, they uncover the murders of some of their neighbors. With the help of a seismologist, the two have to protect the town from giant worms known as Graboids.

Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward are two great leads in the film, precisely because they aren't typical heroes. They are average joes doing a job and are absolutely hilarious together. Of course, it's worth mentioning Michael Gross' now-iconic role of Burt Gummer who steals the movie in every scene. Add in special effects for the Graboids that are effective today, and Tremors is an instant monster movie classic.

6 Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996)

After Graboids emerge in Mexico, Fred Ward reluctantly returns as Earl to stop the infestation. For fans, Aftershocks is almost just as good as the first movie; it keeps the same horror-comedy vibes, but it expands upon the lore. We learn where the Graboids come from and what happens next in their life-cycle.

Graboids die as they birth three bipedal terrestrial animals called Shriekers. The Shriekers add new tricks and are even harder to fight because of how quickly they spread. Burt Gummer returns and he's just as great, leading to a worthy successor of the first movie.

5 Tremors 3: Back To Perfection (2001)

Since Burt had become such a fan-favorite, he became the leading role in the third film. Just as the title suggests, Tremors 3 returns to the small town from the first movie, which has now become a tourist attraction. Due to this, the Graboids return to wreak havoc on the tourists and locals.

With several returning characters from the first movie and some throwbacks, Tremors 3 delivers on the tone and nostalgia. It also expands the Graboid life-cycle even more with the introduction of Ass-Blasters—yes, that's what they're called. However, what holds back this third one the most is its PG rating, as it was essentially the bigger budget pilot episode of a Tremors TV series that only lasted one season.

4 Tremors 4: The Legend Begins (2004)

It seems like a tradition that, with any big monster franchise, a prequel must inevitably be made. With Tremors 4, it takes fans back to the old west and introduces Burt Gummer's ancestor Hiram. Yes, he is also played by Michael Gross, and he is the farthest thing from a gun-toting survivalist.

It's worth watching Tremors 4 just to see how differently Gross plays Hiram. Tremors 4 also goes back to basics by only being about Graboids: showing their infantile stage. With more gore, more violence, and more of the Tremors style, this prequel is surprisingly fun to watch. After this, though, fans wouldn't see the Tremors franchise for a long time.

3 Tremors 5: Bloodlines (2015)

Michael Gross returns with Jamie Kennedy at his side. When this came out, everyone was expecting SyFy channel garbage. However, much to the surprise of fans: Bloodlines ranks as one of the best sequels. It features Burt getting back into the game after so many years when Graboids of a new breed emerge in Africa.

Michael Gross is still just as perfect as Burt and Jamie Kennedy proved to be a great new addition to the series. The special effects were surprisingly great, and it still kept many comedic elements while embracing a darker tone.

2 Tremors: A Cold Day In Hell (2018)

Graboids emerge in northern Canada, and, of course, Burt Gummer has to come back with the help of Jamie Kennedy's Travis. Much like Tremors 4, it sticks to the basics, but perhaps just a bit too much. At times, A Cold Day In Hell just feels like it's retreading previous movies, though at least those movies tried to add something new.

With this sixth one, it's not bad but very bland. Even the Canadian variant of Graboids and Ass-Blasters look no different than the African variant. Fans were even asking: where are the Shriekers? However, it still manages to have a lot of fun moments, mostly with Burt and Travis' relationship.

1 Tremors: Shrieker Island (2020)

It would seem that the fans were heard; Shriekers make their triumphant return with the seventh movie. Tremors: Shrieker Island brings the franchise to the tropics by having genetically enhanced Graboids on two remote islands. Unlike the previous film, Shrieker Island actually tries new ideas.

The Shriekers have new abilities, their design is different, and there's even a new Graboid. It's also a much darker movie—probably the darkest movie in the franchise, in fact. It still retains that quirky comedy Tremors is known for by harking back to other jungle monster movies like Jurassic Park and Predator. Shrieker Island also makes a bold decision that is going to shock any longtime fans.

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