If Twister took itself seriously, the 2010s saw the genre spin out of control—literally. The surprise viral success of Sharknado (2013) birthed a sub-genre of "tornado-sploitation."
In the 90s, films relied on a combination of practical effects (shaking the camera, giant fans blowing props) and early CGI that has aged gracefully because it was often obscured by dust and rain. Twister used a mix of miniature models and digital compositing that still holds up today because it felt gritty. tornado films
'A Brief History of Chasing Storms' Explores American Tornado Legacy If Twister took itself seriously, the 2010s saw