Twisters

Twistersdidn’t shy off from the tragic world often accompanying crack cocaine , but a behind - the - scenes detail reiterated how destructive storms can be at the drop of a lid . Like Jan de Bont ’s originalTwisterfrom 1996,Twisterswas advertised as a disaster moving picture , but it also effectively showcased the unpredictable nature of storm from a scientific standpoint . WhileTwistersreferences the originalTwister , the standalone continuation took a New approach shot while also essay that more could be done to protect from storms . The notion propelled Daisy Edgar - Jones ' Kate to develop a way to dampen a tornado in real prison term .

Glen Powell Colorado - ledTwisters ' cast of charactersfor the long - look follow - up toTwister . Though there were n’t verbatim report links between the two moving-picture show , managing director Lee Isaac Chung created a worthwhile summer blockbuster that was more than just a disaster film . Not only did the cast and crew genuinely embrace the world of storm chasing , but the on - locating filming allowed them to witness the dangers many orbit face on a regular basis . In fact , Twisters ' motion-picture photography locationswere affected by a few weather events .

Twisters Had To Halt Filming Because Of A Real Storm During The El Reno Sequence

Twisters' Production Took Place In Tornado-Prone Areas

The picture show ’s freehanded concluding third act pass in El Reno , Oklahoma , which was also one ofTwisters ' shoot locations . As the two team take on the dangerous fire tornado , the stake straightaway increase when the EF5 crack changes cross , traveling toward the town of El Reno . Kate , Tyler , and the team were joined by Javi in assisting the evacuation efforts , including sheltering citizenry in the nearby flick theatre . The El Reno sequence in the movie was disorderly , so it ’s fitting thatthe cast and crew were forced to check production onTwisterswhen a bad storm cut off the hardening .

Twisters is a hit , so the studio might not wait 28 years for another sequel – and the movie has passel of interesting setup for more floor .

As shown in the picture show ’s additional featurette titledTracking the front : The Path of Twisters , the set built outside for the El Reno chronological succession was destroyed when a bad thunderstorm with in high spirits winds fall through . Everything set up for the farmer ’s marketplace shown in the movie had to be redone after the storm , which was ironic considering the bunch previously used wind machines to show the impending twister at the center of the scene . Essentially , the set designers onTwistershad to build the exercise set , redo it after a real storm , and then learn it get destroyed again for the movie ’s false storm .

Official poster for Twisters (2024)

How Twisters Honored Real Storm Chasers With The El Reno Ending

The El Reno Sequence Was Inspired By A Tragic Event

The El Reno sequence was thrilling and terrific , but it also allowed Kate to make out her missionary post inTwisters’endingby proving that her experimentation weakened the cruller . That said , the location was chosen after being inspired by the El Reno tornado event in 2013 . The EF3 twister wiped through the area and ended up pour down eight people , including four storm chasers , and injuring well-nigh 150 others .

" The setting of El Reno being used inTwisters ' impactful ending was a direction to honor those lose in the 2013 tragedy … "

Due to the crack cocaine ’s sizing and unpredictable bm , many in the area were n’t prepare , specially because it happened during rushing time of day . The scope of El Reno being used inTwisters ' impactful ending was a way to abide by those lost in the 2013 calamity , including the storm chaser who died or were severely wound . Interestingly , violent storm chasing rose in popularity and was taken more earnestly as a profession after the discharge ofTwisterin 1996 .

Glen Powell wearing a hat in Twisters with a scene of Powell trying to rescue someone in the background

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author : get over the front : The Path of Twisters

A closeup of Daisy Edgar Jones in front of a shot of her and Glen Powell being swept up by a tornado in Twisters

Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, and Glen Powell standing together in a doorway looking out at a storm, with heavy winds and rain hitting them, in Twisters

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