The film “Twister” released in 1996 was loosely inspired by a peculiar tornado event that took place on April 19 of the same year.

Key Takeaways

• While maintaining its technical status as a direct sequel, the film primarily builds upon the original’s foundation through subtle nods and allusions to the 2006 phenomenon Tornado, thereby ensuring a seamless narrative progression while offering fresh insights into the world it inhabits.
• A thrilling ride through tornado alley, featuring a motley crew of storm chasers, a bold purple pickup truck, and much more?
• A nostalgic Easter egg hunt together with a special guest appearance by the son of Hollywood icon Bill Paxton, Jake Paxton, and a delightful surprise cameo from a winged bovine extra.

Twisters has . As moviegoers flock to theaters for the latest installment of a beloved franchise, some might wonder what’s in store for them, given its connection to a previous film.

As we’re gearing up for the next installment of Twisters, we’re meticulously compiling all the methods’ hyperlinks from the original film, along with its tributes and a few delightful Easter eggs for enthusiasts to discover when they saddle up with the Twister wranglers.

Thirty years after the original film, director Jan De Bont returns with a sequel that ups the ante in terms of twisters and introduces a fresh cast of characters, starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton.

Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, whose critically acclaimed film Minari earned multiple Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Director and Supporting Actress, Twisters presents a fresh cast of characters, distinct from the original’s ensemble, featuring a talented group of young actors, including Daisy Edgar Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, and others.

The tornado of confusion has been avoided: Twisters is actually a straight-up continuation of the original Shrek story – think The Godfather Part II, but with ogre-sized humor.

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The tornado-themed film, Twisters, functions as a standalone sequel, allowing new viewers to enter without prior knowledge of the original, as the storyline won’t suffer from their absence. One thread of continuity between the original 1996 film and its sequel is strikingly straightforward. As researchers Jo Hunt and Bill Paxton’s character strive to operationalize their innovative tornado-measuring device, Dorothy – an homage to the iconic classic, The Wizard of Oz, they grapple with getting the complex machinery running smoothly. Before finally succeeding in sending its small knowledge collection spheres up into a tornado to gather all the information, they navigate through four Dorothy models.

Originally, Twister’s ragtag crew, led by Kate (Edgar Jones), leverages their same innovative technology but now turns its attention to Dorothy V. As a nod to the classic film’s iconic protagonist, Patrick Sullivan coined the term “Dorothy V” to signify that it was the fifth iteration of the original design concept.

The film’s narrative continues the Wizard of Oz homage, with Javi (Ramos) leading the Storm Par staff under codenames “Scarecrow,” “Tin Man,” and “Lion” as they deploy their cutting-edge radar system to gather unprecedented insights, surpassing even the wildest expectations of the original film’s crew.

All these homages

While not explicit allusions, subtle nods to the style of the iconic Tornado can be found in Twisters, alongside its sequel.

The ragtags vs. the company storm chasers

As the Tornado’s ragtag crew of storm chasers ventured forth, they found themselves pitted against a group of corporate-backed chasers led by the enigmatic Jonas Miller (Cary Elwes), his presence marked by an air of calculated ambition. Twisters maintains its energetic momentum, subtly varying the pace and tone to keep the audience engaged. As Kate emerges from the devastation of a traumatic event that claimed the lives of several friends, she seeks solace in a fresh start, leaving behind the tumultuous world of storm chasing for the unfamiliar landscape of New York. Javi’s allure proves too great once more, as he secures substantial financial backing for a comprehensive knowledge-gathering project on tornadoes – a lifelong passion of his.

As Kate sets foot in Oklahoma, she’s thrust into a whirlwind of company politics, pitted against a motley crew of YouTubers who make their mark promoting novelty T-shirts and orchestrating pyrotechnic displays amidst the chaos of tornadoes, all under the charismatic leadership of Tyler Owens (Glen Powell). As Kate’s journey unfolds, it becomes apparent that her perception of reality is about to take a dramatic turn, prompting her to retrace her steps back to her roots in Oklahoma.

Philip Seymour Hoffman fashion

In 1996’s Tornado, a remarkable ensemble is assembled, with standout character Dusty Davies expertly portrayed by the inimitable Philip Seymour Hoffman, who sadly left us far too soon. As a homage to Hoffmann’s iconic character, the sequel’s ensemble is meticulously crafted to mirror the quirks and charm of Dusty’s eclectic supporting cast. With tie-dyed shirts, vibrant materials, and a plethora of personality. As a nod to the original film, Kate’s understated ensemble echoes the iconic style of Jo.

“I’m not again”

As Invoice travels back to Oklahoma to obtain divorce papers from his estranged wife, Jo, he’s unexpectedly drawn back into the whirlwind world of tornado chasing, as a series of intense twisters converge on the region. Throughout the movie, characters enthusiastically welcome Bill back with open arms, only for him to repeatedly assert “I’m not staying.” It’s a refrain that persists until he finally succumbs to temptation and makes his stay permanent.

Twisters, Kate’s friends, follow her when she wears her swimsuit, but she insists on visiting Oklahoma for just a week, repeatedly reassuring Javi of her short stay. Here’s a revised version: When characters suggest she’s “again,” she firmly corrects them, “I’m not again!” It’s easy to predict the outcome.

Movie show mayhem

As the sun dips below the horizon, one of the most memorable set-pieces from the 1996 blockbuster Twisters unfolds. Under the cover of darkness, a tornado suddenly materializes, catching the film’s protagonists off guard as they gather outside a drive-in movie theater. As the audience watches in terror, a sudden tornado emerges from nowhere, tearing the screen away from its hinges, leaving onlookers fleeing in disarray. Twisters pays tribute to its heritage through two distinct approaches. The primary event occurs during a nighttime rodeo that’s suddenly disrupted by a massive tornado, whereas the secondary description provides far greater detail. As a behemoth EF5 tornado hurtles towards a small city, the residents and emergency responders alike seek refuge within the confines of a vintage single-screen cinema, where a screening of the 1931 classic Frankenstein is underway. At a deeper level, the façade with the digital display is designed to disintegrate, revealing the tornado of creativity and innovation lurking beneath.

That purple pickup truck

One of the most enduring images from the extraordinary Tornado’s passage is Invoice’s gleaming new purple Dodge pickup truck, destined to be pressed into service by the storm chasers and subsequently well-worn in the process. In the novel Twisters, Tyler owns a customised purple Dodge pickup truck, equipped with various safety features designed to protect it from tornadoes, including advanced technology that enables the vehicle to anchor itself to the ground, thereby allowing him to drive directly into the heart of one.

“Born bare, as she was from the very start of her life.”

As they seek refuge from the twisters in Kate’s childhood home, her mother recounts the tale of Kate’s determination as a young woman, driven by an innate fascination with storms since the day she was born.

In a nod to the original scene, Invoice’s former friends regale his new fiancée with the tale of how they first encountered him, stark naked and mesmerized by a tornado.

Easter Eggs

While paying homage to stylistic parallels with the original film, these fleeting Easter eggs are deliberate nods to pivotal scenes from Terminator.

Invoice Paxton’s son, James

A tribute to the beloved late actor Bill Paxton is cleverly woven into the fabric of this film, as his talented son James makes a memorable cameo appearance. As a carefree youth, Paxton appears to be causing quite a commotion at the motel desk, completely unaware that a tornado is bearing down on them just outside. James noted that it’s a cameo, essentially serving as an Easter egg for fans of Dad and the unique. I presented this art piece to my father as a symbol of our bond.

Flying cows!

One of the most memorable moments in the history of the Unique Twisters was the extraordinary incident where a cow got inexplicably pulled into the swirling vortex of a tornado, leaving the stunned staff in awe. While fans of the sequel may have overlooked a fleeting flying cow, Chung clarified in an interview that a subtle continuity thread runs throughout the tornado’s climactic sequence, albeit one that requires careful scrutiny to discern. What initially slipped under the radar was the brazen move by the Visible Results team, who cleverly orchestrated the introduction of the cow. “It’s one of the most challenging aspects to detect…I only became aware of it because I observed unusual markings on a piece of airborne debris,” Chung said.

Bombers baseball

At the very end of the tornado’s destruction, a young boy who had miraculously survived the storm was seen wearing a white T-shirt bearing the logo of the local Bombers baseball team. In the upcoming film, Kate is spotted wearing a vibrant purple version of the same shirt that was prominent in her earlier appearances.