Fantasy Films with Tornadoes and Storms

Description: Although not strictly fantasy, "Twister" features a group of storm chasers who encounter a series of tornadoes, some of which could be interpreted as having a fantastical element due to their intensity and the dramatic effects they have on the environment.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use CGI extensively for weather effects, and it was inspired by real-life storm chasers.

Description: While primarily about a comet strike, the film includes scenes of massive storms and tidal waves, which can be seen as fantastical in their scale and impact.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two.

Description: Although primarily a biographical drama, the film's depiction of the hurricane that hits New Jersey has a fantastical quality in its portrayal of the storm's destructive power.

Fact: Denzel Washington's performance in this film earned him an Academy Award nomination.

Description: While more of a drama, the film's depiction of a real-life storm with fantastical elements in its portrayal of the sea's wrath makes it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: The film was based on the book by Sebastian Junger, and it used real footage of storms to enhance the realism of the CGI effects.

Description: This film depicts a sudden global weather shift leading to catastrophic storms, including a massive tornado hitting Los Angeles, blending science fiction with elements of fantasy in its portrayal of extreme weather events.

Fact: The film was criticized for its scientific inaccuracies but praised for its visual effects, particularly the tornado scenes.

Description: Based on the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the film's depiction of the disaster has a fantastical quality in its portrayal of the overwhelming force of nature.

Fact: The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of the tsunami, despite some liberties taken with the real events.

Description: This film, based on a true story, includes a fantastical element in its portrayal of a massive storm that splits a tanker in half, showcasing the power of nature in a dramatic, almost mythical way.

Fact: The storm scenes were recreated using a combination of practical effects and CGI to depict the harsh conditions.

Description: This film, based on a true story, includes a fantastical element in its portrayal of a massive storm that splits a tanker in half, showcasing the power of nature in a dramatic, almost mythical way.

Fact: The storm scenes were recreated using a combination of practical effects and CGI to depict the harsh conditions.

Description: This found-footage style film follows storm chasers as they encounter multiple tornadoes, some of which have fantastical qualities due to their size and behavior.

Fact: The film was shot in a documentary style to give a sense of realism to the fantastical storm sequences.

Description: This action thriller features a massive storm leading to flooding, with elements of fantasy in how the storm affects the environment and the characters' interactions with it.

Fact: The film was shot in a massive water tank to simulate the flooding conditions.