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Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996) • Limited Edition Blu-ray [Arrow Video] — effective straight-to-video killer worm sequel

Earl Bassett, now a washed-up ex-celebrity, is hired by a Mexican oil company to eradicate a Graboid epidemic…

When Tremors (1990) burrowed its way into cinemas, nobody predicted it would become a cult classic. Directed by Ron Underwood (City Slickers) and co-written by S.S Wilson (Batteries Not Included) and Brent Maddock (Short Circuit), was a delightful pastiche of 1950s creature features that delivered horror and humour in equal measure. Unfortunately it wasn’t a hit during its theatrical run, earning approximately $16.7M against a modest $11M budget. However, repeated video rentals and television broadcasts helped Tremors gain a substantial cult following over the years.

Tremors 2: Aftershocks had been in various stages of production since 1993, when Universal Studios initially expressed interest in the screenplay. The studio had originally planned to shoot the sequel on an estimated budget of $17M, with…