Twisters, asteroids, lavas, zombie apocalypse, flooding, end of the world probably- yes, we are talking about the disasters that potentially disturb humankind or even impose a threat to their existence. The disaster movie genre earned its fair share of prominence and appreciation in the 70s with the release of massive blockbusters of all time- The Towering Inferno, The Poseidon Adventure, and the Airport. Disaster movies are a perfect blend of dramatic tear-jerkers, crazy adrenaline rushes, and angst-inducing sci-fi, serving the best to thrill, drama, and adventure lovers for the past several decades. Although some films tend to bend the rules of reality, this genre always keeps the audience glued to their seats.
Let’s see what threats mother nature imposes on humankind and how ruthlessly it can sweep away human existence (in two hours only). From asteroid collision with earth to the demise of the Statue of Liberty by a giant tidal wave crash and the eruption of Yellowstone’s dormant super volcano, below are the 10 disaster classics movies which you must queue up for the weekend.
