Tremors is about a small desert town that is suddenly infested with three giant "graboids" or worms that tunnel beneath the soil. The monsters suck you down into the ground and eat you, so this is a problem. The other problem is that guns don't really work against things that are underground so you have to find ways to lure these things to the surface. The town is made up of a small but determined population (including Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Reba McEntire and Michael Gross of Family Ties fame). They must find high ground and deal with the graboids before everyone in town is eaten.
This is just a fun monster movie. It has spawned numerous "straight to video" sequels and evolved in the mythology but, at heart, it is rednecks versus underground worm monsters. It makes for the ultimate game of the floor is lava because nowhere you stand is safe. People hiding on tops of buildings and watertowers even find their spots may be flawed when the foundations aren't strong enough. Directed by Ron Underwood, the action stays brisk while the tension is kept at just the right level. The practical effects look great and the performances are pitched towards B-movie caricature that works well.
If you've never seen it and want to spend a fun afternoon in a movie, check out Tremors.
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