Ben je fan van 'The Unthinkable' (2018) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde spanning, drama en onverwachte wendingen bieden. Perfect voor wie meer wil van dit genre!

Twister (1996)
Beschreibung: A thrilling disaster film that follows storm chasers as they track and study tornadoes. The movie's intense action sequences and focus on natural disasters create a visceral and exciting experience.
Fakt: The film was one of the first to use advanced CGI to depict tornadoes realistically. It was partially inspired by the real-life experiences of storm chasers and meteorologists.


Dante's Peak (1997)
Beschreibung: A disaster film that follows a volcanologist as he tries to warn a small town of an impending eruption. The movie's focus on scientific accuracy and human drama makes it a compelling watch.
Fakt: The film's eruption scenes were inspired by real volcanic events, including the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. It features a mix of practical effects and miniatures to create its destructive sequences.


Volcano (1997)
Beschreibung: A disaster film that depicts the sudden eruption of a volcano in the heart of Los Angeles. The movie's blend of urban chaos and natural disaster creates a tense and dramatic narrative.
Fakt: The film's lava effects were created using a combination of practical effects and early CGI. It was released the same year as 'Dante's Peak,' leading to comparisons between the two volcano-themed movies.


Deep Impact (1998)
Beschreibung: This disaster film explores the impending doom of a comet collision with Earth, focusing on both the global and personal impacts. The narrative blends scientific urgency with deep emotional stakes, similar to other high-tension disaster movies.
Fakt: The movie was released the same year as 'Armageddon,' leading to a notable rivalry between the two films. It features a mix of practical effects and early CGI to depict the comet's impact.


The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
Beschreibung: A climate disaster film that portrays a sudden and catastrophic shift in global weather patterns. The movie's blend of scientific speculation and human drama creates a tense and emotional narrative.
Fakt: The film's depiction of a new ice age was based on a real but controversial scientific theory. It features one of the most iconic scenes of a tidal wave hitting New York City.


2012 (2009)
Beschreibung: A visually spectacular disaster film that depicts the end of the world through a series of catastrophic events. The movie's grand scale and focus on survival against insurmountable odds resonate with fans of apocalyptic cinema.
Fakt: The film's production involved extensive use of CGI to create its massive destruction sequences. It was inspired by the Mayan calendar's supposed prediction of the world ending in


The Impossible (2012)
Beschreibung: A gripping survival drama centered around a family's struggle to reunite after a catastrophic natural disaster. The film's intense emotional tone and focus on human resilience in the face of overwhelming odds make it a compelling watch.
Fakt: The film is based on the true story of a Spanish family's experience during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The young actor Tom Holland made his breakthrough performance in this movie.


San Andreas (2015)
Beschreibung: A high-octane disaster film centered around a massive earthquake along the San Andreas Fault. The movie's relentless action and focus on a family's survival amidst chaos align with themes of resilience and disaster.
Fakt: The film's earthquake sequences were created using a combination of practical effects and CGI. It was one of the first major disaster movies to be released in 3D.


The Quake (2018)
Beschreibung: A Norwegian disaster film that follows a geologist as he tries to prevent a catastrophic earthquake in Oslo. The movie's intense pacing and focus on personal and societal stakes make it a gripping watch.
Fakt: The film is a sequel to 'The Wave,' another Norwegian disaster movie. It uses a combination of practical effects and CGI to depict the earthquake's devastation.


Greenland (2020)
Beschreibung: A gripping survival thriller about a family racing to reach safety as a comet threatens to destroy the planet. The film's focus on personal stakes amidst global catastrophe makes it a standout in the genre.
Fakt: The movie was filmed in various locations, including Georgia and Canada, to depict the chaotic journey of the protagonists. It was released during the COVID-19 pandemic, adding to its themes of isolation and survival.
