Top 10 Disaster Movies Set at Mass Events

Description: A team of storm chasers pursues tornadoes, and during one chase, they encounter a massive tornado at a drive-in theater, turning a casual movie night into a life-threatening event.

Fact: The film used real tornado footage and created some of the most realistic tornado simulations at the time.

Description: A comet is on a collision course with Earth, and the government plans to save a select group of people in underground bunkers. The film includes scenes of mass panic and chaos at public events as the comet's approach becomes imminent.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two comet/asteroid disaster movies.

Description: Set during a massive flood, the film features a heist gone wrong during a town's evacuation, turning a routine event into a high-stakes disaster.

Fact: The film was shot on a specially constructed set that could be flooded, costing over $10 million to build.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows a fishing boat caught in a massive storm. While not a mass event in the traditional sense, the film captures the chaos and desperation of the crew during a maritime disaster.

Fact: The film used real-life footage of the storm and recreated the Andrea Gail fishing boat for authenticity.

Description: A sudden global weather shift causes a new ice age, trapping survivors in New York City during a massive storm. The film captures the chaos at a library where people seek shelter, showcasing the disaster's impact on a mass gathering.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber. It was also one of the first films to use real-time weather data for its special effects.

Description: The world faces cataclysmic events predicted by the Mayan calendar, with scenes of mass evacuations and chaos at public gatherings as the world ends.

Fact: The film's special effects were so extensive that it took over 14 months to complete the visual effects.

Description: Based on the true story of a family caught in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami while on vacation. The film captures the mass panic and survival efforts during this catastrophic event.

Fact: The film was shot in Thailand, where the actual tsunami occurred, and used real-life survivors as extras.

Description: This film recounts the true story of a Coast Guard rescue mission during a severe nor'easter storm. The disaster unfolds at sea, but the film captures the mass effort to save lives, highlighting the community's response to the crisis.

Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts, where the real events took place, and the Coast Guard was involved in the production for accuracy.

Description: A massive earthquake hits California, and amidst the chaos, a rescue helicopter pilot tries to save his family. The film includes scenes of mass panic at various public events.

Fact: The film used real earthquake footage and created a massive set to simulate the destruction caused by the quake.

Description: A Norwegian disaster film where a massive rockslide causes a tsunami that threatens a small town during a tourist event. The film showcases the chaos and survival efforts during this unexpected disaster.

Fact: It was Norway's submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards.