Mar 13, 2024
<div>In 1996, amidst the roaring success of blockbusters, emerged a storm-chasing thrill ride named Twister that swept audiences off their feet. With a production budget looming between $88-92 million, it stood as one of the priciest ventures of the mid-90s. Yet, the gamble soared high, reaping a whirlwind of almost $500 million globally and clinching the title of the second highest grossing film of the year, right behind Independence Day. The movie, a brainchild of Amblin Entertainment, flirted with the directorial finesse of cinematic giants like Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, and Robert Zemeckis before Jan de Bont took the helm, leveraging his Speed success. Here are some things we guarantee you probably never knew about the movie:</div>