Maximize Your Thrills with Practical Effects in Tremors

Reviving the Glory of ‘Tremors’ with a Special Screening and Q&A

“Tremors” (1990) remains a beloved gem of the creature-feature genre, notable for its original thrills, unique characters, and impressive special effects. Actor Kevin Bacon’s hillbilly charm and a young girl’s innocent play with a pogo stick inadvertently draw vibration-sensing, subterranean worms to life. This era in Hollywood celebrated original creature features, and “Tremors” made a significant impact at the box office, thanks to its engaging storyline and technical marvels.

Special effects artist Nick Benson, known for his work on “The Blob” (1988) and “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4,” will share his experiences during a “Tremors” screening and Q&A session on October 2 at Cinemagic. Benson’s insights will highlight the film’s incredible hydraulic floorboards that mimic accordion gills whenever the deadly worms move beneath. The technical prowess showcased in “Tremors” represents a golden age of monster movie engineering, complete with snarling tentacles and prosthetic severed heads.

Upcoming Cinematic Thrills at Cinemagic and Beyond

As October unfolds, Cinemagic and other theaters host a range of classic films, providing audiences with a chance to relive some cinematic treasures. Timeless horror stories and cult classics form an exciting lineup, offering something for every movie enthusiast. Mark your calendars for these notable showings:

• 5th Avenue: “Spacked Out” (2000), October 3–5
• Academy: “Oldboy” (2003), “The Parallax View” (1974), and “Rock ’n’ Roll High School” (1979), October 1 and 2
• Cinema 21: “Yi Yi” (2000), October 1 and 2; “The Room” (2003), October 3; “The Manchurian Candidate” (1962), October 4
• Cinemagic: “House on Haunted Hill” (1959) and “The Last Man on Earth” (1964), October 1; “Night of the Scarecrow” (1995), October 3; “Hocus Pocus” (1993), October 4 and 5; “The Exorcist” (1973), October 4–6; “Christine” (1983), October 5 and 7
• Clinton: “Toxic Avenger” (1984), October 2; “Repo! The Genetic Opera” (2008) and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (1975), October 4; “Elvira: Mistress of the Dark” (1988), October 5; “Night of the Living Dead” (1968), October 6; “The Substance” (2024), October 7
• Hollywood: “The Island Closest to Heaven” (1984) and “Split Second” (1992), October 2; “Lifeforce” (1985), October 3 and 4; “Deafula” (1975), October 4 and 5; “Lunarcop” (1994), October 7
• Tomorrow: “Halloweentown” (1998), October 2; “The Witches of Eastwick” (1987), October 3; “Kiki’s Delivery Service” (1989), October 4; “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968), October 4; “Outliers and Outlaws” (2024), October 5

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