Disaster Movies Inspired By True Events

Some of the greatest movies have been based on true events whether it's a horror, comedy or an action-packed movie replicating a historical disaster. 

I think that movies are a great way of showcasing an event in history in an entertaining and educational way, but it's also great to hear the real-life stories that inspired these great films. Hollywood is full of disaster movies, and some of them are based on true events

Here's a list of best disaster movies:

1. Alive (1993)

What will you do if you don't want to die? Alive is a story about Uruguay Rugby Team, which became a victim of a plane crash in Andes Mountains. The group leader, Nando makes sure that everyone's spirit is up and running and nobody gives up on hope, a medical student Roberto attends to team injuries and a team member Antonio is on the verge of breaking down. As the utilies run out, the victims face a terrible dilemma; start eating their deceased team mates or succumb to death due to hunger.

2. Titanic (1997)

A princess and a Pauper who fell in love on an ill-fated ship. Titanic is based on the true disaster event when R.M.S Titanic, one of the largest ship afloat, sank due to collision with an iceberg during its maiden voyage from southampton UK to New York, US. The disaster resulted in the death of more than 1500 passengers onboard. The movie was made in 1997 and turned out to be a huge success! Four golden globe awards and eleven Academy Awads, it is one of the best creations of James Cameron.

3. The Perfect Storm (2000)

Based on true story of a fishing vessel, Andrea Gail, The Perfect Storm is the story of survival in extreme condition. A film that portrays how fishers and rescue vessels risk their lives against the deadly forces of the sea. When Andrea Gail sets on a fishing journey on the day of Halloween of 1991, they are confronted with three waterfronts divulging into one massive force which is meant to kill them. All three waterfronts create The Perfect Storm, which is the most famous storm in our world.

 4. Unstoppable (2010)

Based on a true incident of CSX-8888, Unstoppable is a story about an unmanned train that goes out of control. The problem is not just derailment; it's the toxic materials that the train is carrying. Materials that are capable of taking human lives and create a massive ecological disaster. The task of stopping the train comes on the shoulders of a veteran locomotive engineer and a young train conductor.

5. The Impossible (2012)

A real life story of Indian Ocean Tsunami survivors, Maria and Henry along with their three kids start their winter vacation in Thailand. But on the day after Christmas, During such terrible times, how the family manages to survive has turned out to be a great movie!

6. Everest (2015)

Morning of May 10, 1996. Climbers from two ascents start their journey to summit the Mt Everest. But death awaits just a few steps away from their goal. With little warning, a violent storm is determined to take their lives. The team is stuck between blizzards and harsh conditions and get into an epic battle for survival.

 

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