The Film Released in 1996, TREMORS 2: AFTERSHOCKS is the direct-to-video sequel to the cult classic creature feature "Tremors." While it may not capture the same lightning in a bottle as its predecessor, the film manages to deliver a fun and entertaining experience that successfully expands on the Tremors universe. The story picks up with Burt Gummer (Michael Gross), the survivalist gun enthusiast from the first film, who is now recruited by a Mexican oil company to deal with a new infestation of the subterranean Graboids. Kevin Bacon, who starred in the original, is noticeably absent from this sequel, but Gross steps up to the challenge and carries the film on his capable shoulders. His gruff and paranoid portrayal of Burt remains a highlight, bringing a sense of continuity and familiarity to the sequel. The film wisely avoids trying to replicate the suspenseful horror-comedy of the first Tremors and instead embraces its B-movie roots with a more action-oriented approach. Th...