Tremors 5: Bloodlines

Tremors 5: Bloodlines

Year: 2015

Runtime: 99 mins

Language: English

Director: Don Michael Paul

HorrorComedyActionScience FictionAdventure

Hired to track a fearsome creature in South Africa, Gummer and his new partner, Travis Welker, find themselves facing a familiar threat: a Graboid. The duo must fight for survival against the relentlessly aggressive monster, battling to protect the local community while confronting the creature's destructive power.

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Timeline & Setting – Tremors 5: Bloodlines (2015)

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Time period

Present day

The events take place in contemporary times, with a survivalist web-series and current gun-law tensions shaping the team's approach. The action moves between a desert outpost, a cave lair, and a besieged village, all within a single crisis period.

Location

South Africa, Desert Animal Refuge, Village

The story unfolds in a remote South African desert setting centered on an animal refuge. The refuge serves as a base for conservation work and as a staging ground during monster attacks, drawing on the region's wildlife and local staff. The nearby village and tribal events add cultural texture to the crisis.

🏜️ Desert 🐾 Wildlife 🏘️ Community

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Main Characters – Tremors 5: Bloodlines (2015)

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Burt Gummer (Michael Gross)

An enduring survivalist and star of a reality web-series. He is stubborn, highly capable, and ultimately protective of his crew and Travis, evolving from solo operator to a family-centered leader. He navigates gun-law limits and dangerous encounters with grit and stubborn humor.

🧭 Action 🗺️ Survival 💪 Courage

Travis Welker (Jamie Kennedy)

Burt’s new cameraman and eventual son-figure. Eager to prove himself, he bonds with Burt, befriends Amahle, and discovers his place in a dangerous line of work. His courage grows as he faces deadly creatures and learns to trust Burt.

👨‍👦 Family 🎯 Bravery 📷 Media

Erick Van Wyk (Daniel Janks)

A South African Wildlife Ministry agent who reveals himself as a poacher intent on selling Graboid eggs. He betrays the team, locks Burt away, and becomes a primary antagonist before meeting a brutal end.

💰 Greed 🕵️‍♂️ Betrayal ⚔️ Deceit

Johan Dreyer (Brandon Auret)

A fellow agent whose gun prowess helps the team but is killed when a flying Ass-Blaster knocks him from the sky. His presence underscores the perils of arming approaches in hostile territories.

🛡️ Veteran 🗡️ Risk 🏃‍♂️ Action

Den Bravers (Ian Roberts)

A pilot and refuge ally who bonds with Burt and helps navigate the desert and rescue efforts. He provides practical support and quick thinking during emergencies.

✈️ Support 🧭 Navigation 🤝 Ally

Dr. Nandi Montabu (Pearl Thusi)

Amahle's mother and a central figure in the refuge's community. She forms a romantic tension with Burt while coordinating defense with local leaders and guiding others through danger.

💪 Leadership ❤️ Romance 🧭 Guidance

Amahle Montabu (Nolitha Zulu)

A brave, resourceful young girl hiding a Graboid egg. Her actions are pivotal to triggering the ecological drama and to the emotional stakes of the story.

👧 Youth 🪺 Mystery 🛡️ Protector

Baruti (Rea Rangaka)

A local rival who is in love with Nandi and acts as a foil to Burt. He fights to defend his community and supports Amahle’s safety, reflecting local tensions amid the crisis.

💘 Love 🧭 Local Rivalry 🛡️ Protector

Thaba (Sello Sebotsane)

A refuge worker who is attacked by an Ass-Blaster and carried off, illustrating the ever-present danger and the cost of attempting to protect others.

🧰 Worker 😨 Danger 🕊️ Resilience

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Major Themes – Tremors 5: Bloodlines (2015)

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👨‍👦 Family

A core thread follows Burt and Travis as a father-son dynamic forms under extreme pressure. Travis’s revelation that he is Burt’s son redefines their relationship from rivalry to partnership, culminating in mutual respect and collaboration. The bond anchors the team as they confront escalating dangers and moral compromises.

🛡️ Survival

The film centers on surviving against monstrous threats and hostile humans. Burt’s resourcefulness, improvisation with weapons, and teamwork with locals highlight the ethics and limits of survival in a hostile landscape. When plans fail, they adapt under time pressure to protect the refuge and community.

⛈️ Community

Facing an assault on a village and refuge, the community bands together to defend against Ass-Blasters and the Queen Bitch. Nandi, Amahle, Baruti, and others coordinate a daring trap using a storm as a weapon, underscoring collective resilience and sacrifice in crisis.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:18

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