Twister is a thrilling disaster film directed by Jan de Bont, starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as storm chasers racing against time and nature’s fury. Set in the heart of “Tornado Alley” in America, the film follows Dr. Jo Harding (Helen Hunt), a meteorologist obsessed with tracking and studying tornadoes after a killed her father when she was young.Jo is joined by her estranged husband, Bill Harding (Bill Paxton), who used to be a storm chaser but is now trying to settle into a quieter life.

The plot revolves around their efforts to deploy a revolutionary weather data collection device called “Dorothy” that can predict tornado patterns and potentially save lives. However, as they chase a series of increasingly dangerous storms, their personal relationships are tested and they must compete with a rival storm chasing team led by Dr. Jonas Miller (Cary Elwes).

Twister is known for its groundbreaking visual effects, especially in its depiction of large tornadoes and the destruction they cause. The film’s thrilling storm chase scenes and thrilling action captivated audiences, making it one of the biggest blockbusters of 1996.

With its combination of thrilling action, weather phenomena and a dash of romance, Twister became the iconic disaster movie of the 1990s and helped popularize storm chasing in popular culture. It also received critical acclaim for its special effects and realistic depiction of the deadly force of nature.