The technology of today and everyday is
getting more advanced with all the new researches in the fields of communication,
whether its mobile technology, space technology or any other. But when it comes
about natural disasters, we humans become helpless and vulnerable. A lot of
filmmakers have shown these environmental disasters through their creativity embedded
in the films they make. Here are the best natural disaster films based on the
floods, rains and storms:
Hard Rain (1998)
Hard Rain aka ‘The Flood’ is an American
disaster film directed by Mikael Salomon. The film stars Christian Slater,
Morgan Freeman, Randy Quaid, Minnie Driver and Ed Asner. The story of the film
is based on a three million dollars heist amidst the floods in a small town of Huntinberg.
The beauty of the film lies in the creative storyline where the characters are
speeding over floods.
Poseidon (2006)
Poseidon is a Hollywood disaster film directed by
Wolfgang Petersen, starring Kurt Russell and Josh Lucas. The film is a remake
of the 1972 film of the same name. The story of the film depicts the sinking of
the luxury ocean liner Poseidon on New Year’s Eve after being swamped by a giant
rogue wave.
Flood! (1976 TV Movie)
Directed by Earl Bellamy, the film Flood!
stars an ensemble cast which includes Robert Culp, Martin Milner, Barbara
Hershey, Richard Basehart, Carol Lynley and Roddy McDowall. The story of the
film is based around a flood in the town of Brownsville after several days of
continuous heavy rains.
Twister (1996)
Director Jan De Bont made this climate
disaster Hollywood film, starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt. Both the lead
actors played the role of storm chasers and were researching tornadoes. The
film portrays the top two storm chasers to come together for the creation of an
advanced weather alert system. The great action sequences and magnificent
special effects made the film a splendid show and a popular flick.
Hurricane (1979)
Hurricane is a romantic adventure film based
on such a devastating hurricane which affects the entire island. The film is
directed by Jan Troell, starring Mia Farrow and Jason Robards in lead roles.
The story of the film portrays a love affair between a young and beautiful
couple and a distressing hurricane making their lives endangered.
The Rains Came (1939)
The Rains Came is directed by Clarence Brown,
starring Tyrone Power, Myrna Loy, George Brent, Brenda Joyce, Nigel Bruce and
Maria Ouspenskaya. The story of the film showcases the adventurous Lady Edwina
Esketh who travels to the state of Ranchipur in India along with her husband
when the rains and an earthquake hit. The film also won the Academy Award in
the category of Special Effects.
