Twisters Movie: Did It Miss A Huge 'Twister' Homage? Here's The Story

How are the new "Twisters" movie and the first "Twister" related?

Set years following the events of the first movie, the new "Twisters" film is a follow-up to the original 1996 thriller. It honors the original "Twister" by drawing on several legendary sequences and characters from the movie. The sequel seeks to respect the heritage of the first movie even while it tries to create its own uniqueness.

Why did "Twisters" pass on an opportunity to allude to the classic drive-in movie sequence from the original "Twister"?

The first "Twister" has an unforgettable sequence where a tornado strikes a drive-in movie while the screen is showing a horrific scene from "The Shine." Though it set a movie theater, the sequel, "Twisters," showed the venerable horror film "Frankenstein," instead of "The Shine." Fans let down by this lost chance to honor the original film

What was the initial idea for the film showing in "Twisters"' theater?

Originally wanting to use the film "Jaws" for the cinematic scene, Lee Isaac Chung, the director of "Twisters," But at last he and producer Steven Spielberg chose "Frankenstein". Though never formally regarded, "The Shining" might have been a more fitting homage to the original "Twister" film.

In what ways does the "Twisters" movie scene still draw on the original film?

Though "The Shining" wasn't displayed, the "Twisters" movie scene nevertheless reminds me of the original movie by including same aspects. Reminiscent of the drive-in scenario in the previous movie, the action is tense with chairs flying and the screen breaking apart. It also emphasizes the tornado's chaos and devastation, therefore producing an analogous effect.

Why is it a benefit that "Twisters" refrained from mostly depending on references to the original film?

Not depending too much on references to the original "Twister," "Twisters" is on its own as a distinct thing. Although the first movie is still a masterpiece, the sequel lets itself be innovative and follow its own road. For both original and new viewers, this independence helps "Twisters" to feel fresh and interesting.

Why is the "Frankenstein" reference significant in the scene of the "Twisters" movie?

The "Twisters" movie scene's use of "Frankenstein" is not only haphazard decision. Emphasizing the force and destructive character of the natural phenomena, it shows the tornado as a monster. Just as Frankenstein's monster is a force to be reckoned with, this reference deftly metaphorically represents the force of the tornado.