Disaster Movie -

: Asteroid impacts ( Armageddon ), alien invasions ( Independence Day ), and abrupt climate change ( The Day After Tomorrow ).

A disaster film uses an ongoing or impending catastrophe as its primary plot device. These stories typically follow specific characters or families as they fight to survive overwhelming forces. : Disaster Movie

: Large groups of "archetype" characters (e.g., the science nerd, the corrupt politician, the everyman hero). : Asteroid impacts ( Armageddon ), alien invasions

: Shipwrecks ( Titanic , The Poseidon Adventure ), plane crashes ( Airport ), or high-rise fires ( The Towering Inferno ). Genre Tropes : : : Large groups of "archetype" characters (e

This guide explores the from two distinct angles: the high-octane film genre known for spectacular destruction, and the 2008 parody film titled Disaster Movie . 1. The Disaster Genre (Film & TV)

: Life starts normally before early warning signs appear.