8 popular films based on disasters

Team OTTplay

Disaster movies 

Disaster movies are quite fascinating to watch as they are packed with several plot twists and turns that keep us on the edge of our seats. Here are some of the popular ones:

2018

This gripping Malayalam survival thriller film traces the events of the 2018 Kerala floods that ravaged the state and how survivors grappled for their lives amid the natural disaster.  

Poseidon  

This action-packed disaster film revolves around the tumultuous journey of passengers as they struggle to survive after a humungous wave flips the titular cruise liner.  

The Burning Sea  

This Norwegian film follows a scientist’s journey to prevent an ecological tragedy and her boyfriend after an oil-drilling rig collapses.  

Armageddon

With action, adventure and humour, this disaster film is a must-watch for thrill seekers. The plot follows a group of oil drillers sent by NASA to prevent a gigantic asteroid from colliding with Earth.  

Twister

A captivating disaster film that follows two storm chasers and an estranged couple as they team up to develop a rescue system amid a deadly tornado.  

Titanic

This Oscar-winning disaster film is set in the titular ocean liner and depicts the epic romance of Jack and Rose. Things take a turn when the vessel strikes an iceberg that causes it to sink.  

San Andreas 

Set against the backdrop of a catastrophic earthquake, the story follows a troubled estranged couple as they team up to save their daughter before another tragedy.  

The Towering Inferno 

This action thriller narrates the haunting tale of a massive fire outbreak that threatens to destroy a tall building along with the people in it.