Valentine McKee is a fictional character from the 1990 film Tremors. He is portrayed by actor Kevin Bacon and is one of the main protagonists in the story. Valentine, often called "Val," is a handyman living in the small desert town of Perfection, Nevada, where he and his friend Earl Bassett encounter giant underground creatures known as Graboids. In the film, Val is characterized by his adventurous spirit and resourcefulness. He is determined to escape the mundane life of the town and seeks excitement, which leads him to confront the deadly Graboids. Val's relationship with Rhonda LeBeck, a seismologist, also plays a significant role in the story, adding a romantic subplot to the action.