Movies

The New Twisters Film is a Very Popular Movie

Especially for a generation that never saw the original Twister film

Twisters: A New Storm

Twenty-seven years after the original Twister (1996) blockbuster film electrified audiences with its intense portrayal of tornado chasing, a sequel arrives, promising more thrills and bigger storms.

Twisters, released on July 19, 2024, introduces a new generation of storm chasers, led by Daisy Edgar-Jones as a driven meteorologist and Glen Powell as the adrenaline junkie.

The film capitalizes on the increased popularity of storm chasing, fueled by social media. Characters navigate the pressures of online fame while facing the real-life dangers of chasing nature’s most destructive force.

Twisters explores the blurred lines between science and spectacle, as characters use advanced technology to predict storms while also chasing the thrill of the chase.

The New York Times has a YouTube video on how the director, Lee Issac Chung, produced a night tornado that destroyed a motel. This is worth watching for…