Fred Ward and Michael Gross are the only two stars who returned for this direct-to-video sequel six years after the original. While the loss of Kevin Bacon is definatly felt the film does a nice job of explaining his absence. Ward still is good comic relief but Chris Gartin is rather annoying as Grady. Gross takes a bigger role and gets some good lines in as well, despite the fact it not quite being his series yet. The film still uses a majority of practical effects over CGI even though they are limited but still enjoyable. The new Shrieker creatures are nice as well.
Review of Tremors II: Aftershocks
