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Atomic Twister

2002 · 86 min

A tense, fast-paced disaster thriller that keeps you on edge with its race against a nuclear meltdown, though the TV-movie production feels dated.

Directed by
Bill Corcoran
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Tagline
Count Down to Disaster!
Overview
When tornadoes hit a nuclear power plant, critically damaging the plant's cooling system, the results could be catastrophic. Atomic Twister, a countdown to disaster, traces an extraordinary day in the lives of small town citizens who unexpectedly find themselves facing the possibility of mass destruction.

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Directed by
Bill Corcoran
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • family
  • fate
  • loyalty
  • healing
Places
  • small town
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour1
Realism5
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness5
Complexity3
Emotional weight5

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