10 Disaster Movies Set in Water Parks

Description: Although primarily set in the deep ocean, the film's climax involves a water-filled environment that could be likened to a water park turned deadly, with the crew facing an alien encounter.

Fact: James Cameron, the director, nearly drowned during filming when his diving suit malfunctioned. The film's special effects were groundbreaking for its time.

Description: While not set in a traditional water park, this film features an underwater military base that faces a similar theme of water-related disaster, making it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: The film was directed by Sean S. Cunningham, who is also known for creating the "Friday the 13th" franchise. The underwater scenes were shot in a large tank in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Description: This film features a comet strike causing massive tidal waves, turning coastal areas into water park-like disaster zones.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two. It was one of the first films to use CGI for realistic water effects.

Description: This film features a town flooded by a heavy rainstorm, turning it into a water park-like environment where criminals and law enforcement engage in a high-stakes chase.

Fact: The film was shot in a specially built water tank in Huntington Beach, California. It was one of the most expensive films ever made at the time due to the elaborate water effects.

Description: While not directly about a water park, the film's depiction of a massive storm at sea creates a water-centric disaster scenario, akin to a water park gone wild.

Fact: The film was based on a true story and used real footage of the storm for authenticity. George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg both learned to operate fishing boats for their roles.

Description: This disaster epic includes scenes where water parks and other water features become part of the chaos caused by a sudden global weather shift.

Fact: The film's special effects team won an Academy Award for their work. The movie was criticized for its scientific inaccuracies but praised for its visual spectacle.

Description: Although set on a cruise ship, the flooding and subsequent chaos can be compared to a water park disaster, with passengers fighting for survival in an inverted world.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1972 classic "The Poseidon Adventure." The set was built to be flipped upside down for realistic scenes.

Description: This film, based on a true story, involves a Coast Guard rescue operation in a storm, creating a water park-like environment of chaos and survival.

Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts and used real Coast Guard boats for authenticity. It was praised for its accurate portrayal of the events.

Description: A Norwegian film about a tsunami caused by a rockslide, creating a water park-like environment of destruction and survival.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real geological event that could potentially occur in Norway. It was praised for its realistic depiction of a tsunami.

Description: While not in a water park, the film's setting on a small reef with a shark attack can be seen as a natural water park turned deadly.

Fact: The film was shot in Australia, and the shark was created using a combination of animatronics and CGI. Blake Lively did most of her own stunts.