10 Best Disaster Movies That Helped Define the Genre (MovieWeb)

"The genre of disaster movies emerged when filmmakers decided to show us swirling storms, raging fires, and drowning ships that put ordinary people in unbelievable circumstances. It was, in a way, fitting for the silver screen, where scripted drama and special effects could come together and break life into genuinely spectacular stories, both fictional and real-life-inspired. As large-scale productions became normal and special effects got better, bringing natural horrors to life became more realistic. It was also these movies' focus on everyday people, often complete strangers, being thrown together and forced to save the day, that inspired generations. They visualize humanity and its fragile state against the forces of nature at a blockbuster scale and represent just how Hollywood has come in showcasing an individual's resourcefulness, sacrifice, and the need to survive when the odds are stacked against them. Here are 10 disaster movies that defined the genre." - movieweb.com