Every time I watch Godzilla (2014) I get chills when the shore crawls back into the sea and the people realize a tsunami is coming. After the news stories and footage from the 2004 and 2011 earthquakes and tsunamis I have this deep instinctual horror reaction to the idea of seeing the ocean pull away like that, knowing that a wall of water you can't outrun is coming for you. I don't think any of the subsequent Godzilla movies use that same natural disaster horror motif, but I found it to be very effective.
I 💯agree! Especially the drive-in scene. The tone of the film really shifts at that point. I love love love “Twister” though because it really was so well done and it still gives me the heebie jeebies just like when I was 10 watching it in theaters! 👍🏼
If you look at the scene where they introduce the rival tornado chasers, you’ll see David Dastmalchian, who stared in “Late night with the Devil” and is Polkadot man in “suicide squad”
I thought that when everyone was at Aunt Megs house and Jo was staring down at her art while it moved with the wind and Aunt Meg just said "He's here isn't he?" Referencing her fathers spirit being with her
Excellent commentary and analysis! I haven't seen it since I saw it in the theater! Yes, I am that old. I was not 20, but I was old enough to remember it. I remember it being awesome. I'll have to give it a re-watch.
Can we not read too much into Twister? Youre actually making a case for Twister to be one of the greatest disaster movies ever made... not some supernatural thriller
My argument is that Tornados are presented more like horror creatures than natural disasters. I would also say most of Jurassic Park plays like a horror movie with the dinosaurs, despite the moments of wonder. I can agree Twister could use some more gore and death to be closer to horror, but I don't think it's a disaster movie either.
@@pleaserewind295 the tornadoes deathly are presented as creatures, and as one of the commenters stated they have animalistic sounds, which does give them their own character, but. As a weather nerd. What you would call bills “ superpower power” it’s just instinct. There are people with just a natural instinct for stuff not saying they are always right but calling it. A superpower is a bit much. You are correct that is not a disaster movie . Call it an action/thriller. I just think putting horror anywhere near it is a stretch. The only horror in it is the shining which I love. I just think you’re stretching things a little bit.
Every time I watch Godzilla (2014) I get chills when the shore crawls back into the sea and the people realize a tsunami is coming. After the news stories and footage from the 2004 and 2011 earthquakes and tsunamis I have this deep instinctual horror reaction to the idea of seeing the ocean pull away like that, knowing that a wall of water you can't outrun is coming for you. I don't think any of the subsequent Godzilla movies use that same natural disaster horror motif, but I found it to be very effective.
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I 💯agree! Especially the drive-in scene. The tone of the film really shifts at that point. I love love love “Twister” though because it really was so well done and it still gives me the heebie jeebies just like when I was 10 watching it in theaters! 👍🏼
As a kid who grew up in a trailer park in the south, it’s DEFINITELY a horror movie 😂
I mean, they added animal-like noises to give the tornadoes personality.
I should have mentioned that.
@@pleaserewind295 No that’s okay!! Jan Da Bon deliberately wanted that in the film to give each twister a personality of its own. 😁
If you look at the scene where they introduce the rival tornado chasers, you’ll see David Dastmalchian, who stared in “Late night with the Devil” and is Polkadot man in “suicide squad”
I didn't catch that!
I really like the opening logo bit. Took me all the way back to 1988. Good job.
Thank you!
Definitely some supernatural elements. Always knew.
I thought that when everyone was at Aunt Megs house and Jo was staring down at her art while it moved with the wind and Aunt Meg just said "He's here isn't he?" Referencing her fathers spirit being with her
That's an interesting point.
For some reason, back in the 90s I had wild crush on Helen Hunt. Lol
There's a good reason for that.
Excellent commentary and analysis! I haven't seen it since I saw it in the theater! Yes, I am that old. I was not 20, but I was old enough to remember it. I remember it being awesome. I'll have to give it a re-watch.
Watched it last week and I agree.
Hes a "human barometer"
Thoughts on vultures 2?
I like it a lot.
@@pleaserewind295common based take
Can we not read too much into Twister? Youre actually making a case for Twister to be one of the greatest disaster movies ever made... not some supernatural thriller
Sorry bro, you’re off with this one. Does it have suspense? Does it give you chills like a horror movie? Yes it does but it’s not a horror movie.
My argument is that Tornados are presented more like horror creatures than natural disasters. I would also say most of Jurassic Park plays like a horror movie with the dinosaurs, despite the moments of wonder. I can agree Twister could use some more gore and death to be closer to horror, but I don't think it's a disaster movie either.
@@pleaserewind295 the tornadoes deathly are presented as creatures, and as one of the commenters stated they have animalistic sounds, which does give them their own character, but. As a weather nerd. What you would call bills “ superpower power” it’s just instinct. There are people with just a natural instinct for stuff not saying they are always right but calling it. A superpower is a bit much.
You are correct that is not a disaster movie . Call it an action/thriller. I just think putting horror anywhere near it is a stretch. The only horror in it is the shining which I love. I just think you’re stretching things a little bit.