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Blast Vegas (2013)
, 1h30Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Disaster films, American disaster films
Actors Frankie Muniz, Barry Bostwick, Maggie Castle, Andrew Lawrence, Summer Bishil, Allan Havey
Frat brothers head to Las Vegas for spring break. When one of them steals an ancient Egyptian sword on display in a casino, they unwittingly release a curse that invokes a disastrous sandstorm in Las Vegas. This city is slowly being destroyed while Nelson (Frankie Muniz) and his girlfriend (Maggie King), along with Sal (Barry Bostwick) race to remove the curse and calm the storm.
Aftershock (2012)
, 1h30Directed by Nicolás López
Origin Chili
Genres Drama, Thriller, Horror, Crime
Themes La fin du monde, Disaster films, American disaster films
Actors Eli Roth, Andrea Osvart, Ariel Levy, Lorenza Izzo, Selena Gomez, Natasha Yarovenko
Three travelers, Gringo, Ariel, and Pollo travel through Chile. They party in a club and meet three young women, sisters Monica and Kylie, and their Russian friend Irina. The two groups pair up and decide to travel down to Valparaiso together.
Battleship (2012)
, 2h11Directed by Peter Berg
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, War, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes La fin du monde, Jeu, Seafaring films, Transport films, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Films about toys, Films about extraterrestrial life, Alien invasions in films, Disaster films, American disaster films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson, Rihanna, Tadanobu Asano
In 2005, scientists discover an extrasolar planet, which they name Planet G, with conditions similar to Earth. In 2006 NASA transmits a powerful signal from a communications array in Hawaii. Meanwhile, slacker Alex Hopper gets arrested while attempting to impress Sam Shane, daughter of U.S. Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Terrance Shane. Stone Hopper, Alex's older brother and a naval officer, is infuriated at Alex's lack of motivation and forces Alex to also sign up and earn a commission in the U.S. Navy.
The Divide (2012)
, 2h2Directed by Xavier Gens
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Horror, Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction
Themes Post-apocalyptic films, Disaster films, American disaster films
Actors Lauren German, Michael Biehn, Milo Ventimiglia, Courtney B. Vance, Michael Eklund, Ashton Holmes
As nuclear explosions ravage New York City, residents of an apartment block rush downstairs to escape from the building, only to be forced into the basement by further explosions. Only eight of the residents – Eva (Lauren German) and her boyfriend Sam (Iván González), Josh (Milo Ventimiglia) and his brother Adrien (Ashton Holmes), Josh's friend Bobby (Michael Eklund), Marilyn (Rosanna Arquette) and her daughter Wendi (Abbey Thickson), and Devlin (Courtney B. Vance) – manage to force their way into the building's bomb shelter before the superintendent, Mickey (Michael Biehn), seals the door. The group acclimatises to the cramped surroundings while Mickey asserts his dominance over the shelter and its denizens, much to the chagrin of Josh, Bobby, and Devlin. After some time, the shelter's door is broken open and the shelter is invaded by armed soldiers in biohazard suits; the men's speech is unintelligible and their allegiance remains ambiguous. The men attack the group and seize Wendi, leaving the shelter with her. Devlin and Mickey manage to kill three of the men and Mickey takes a rifle. Josh volunteers to use one of the dead soldier's suits to leave the shelter and search for Wendi.
40 Days and Nights (2012)
, 1h26Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes La fin du monde, Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Films set in the future, Political films, Films based on the Bible, Films about Jews and Judaism, Dystopian films, Disaster films, American disaster films
Actors Monica Keena, Dylan Vox, Alex Carter, Hector Luis Bustamante, Ty Barnett, Hina Khan
When a massive tectonic shift triggers a tsunami capable of swallowing whole continents, the military creates an ark capable of holding only 50,000 people and the DNA of every species possible while the storm consumes most of the world.
Air Collision (2012)
, 1h32Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action
Themes La fin du monde, Transport films, Aviation films, Dans un avion, Disaster films, American disaster films
Actors Reginald VelJohnson, Jordan Ladd, Caryn Ward, Aurora Perrineau, Dave Vescio, Keith Allan
Un automne, une tempête solaire détruit les satellites du système de l'ACAT, un nouveau programme de lutte contre le terrorisme aérien. Deux avions qui vont à Detroit, l'Air Force One contenant le président et un DC-9 du vol n 23 d'« Americana Bleu » avec des passagers civils, sont sur une même identique trajectoire de collision directe.
Mega Python vs. Gatoroid (2011)
, 1h30Directed by Mary Lambert
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Horror comedy, Action, Horror
Themes Films about animals, La fin du monde, Natural horror films, Films about snakes, Giant monster films, Comedy horror films, Reptile, Disaster films, American disaster films, Film de catastrophe animalière
Actors Debbie Gibson, Tiffany, A Martinez, Kathryn Joosten, Micky Dolenz, Arden Cho
A group of animal activists, consisting of Dr. Nikki Riley (Debbie Gibson), Gia (Arden Cho) and Ben (Patrick Hancock), break into a house and steal dozens of exotic pythons before setting them free into the Florida Everglades. Their actions inadvertently cause the snakes to grow into alarming sizes and threaten the ecosystem, as they kill over 72 alligators in a matter of days. Due to the threat of the invasive species, Park Ranger Terry O’Hara (Tiffany) issues permits to the local hunters to exterminate the pythons – much to Nikki’s dismay. However, the hunters themselves – including Terry’s fiancé Justin (Carey Van Dyke) – are quickly eliminated by the giant snakes. Vowing to avenge her fiancé’s death, Terry and Angie (Kathryn Joosten) take boxes of anabolic steroids from Angie’s grandson Manny (Chris Neville) and inject them into dead chickens before feeding them to alligators. Among the steroids is an experimental serum that neutralizes muscle growth inhibitors with a side effect of increased aggression. Meanwhile, Nikki and her group set up cameras all over the Everglades to monitor Terry’s activities. They catch and record Terry and Angie feeding the steroid-laced chickens to the alligators.
2012: Ice Age (2011)
, 1h31Directed by Trey Stokes
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Action, Adventure
Themes Environmental films, La fin du monde, Disaster films, American disaster films
Actors Patrick Labyorteaux, Nick Afanasiev, Chacko Vadaketh
Bill Hart and his son, Nelson drive his daughter Julia to the airport. Bill contacts Dr. Divya who informs Bill a team of scientists he works with has left Iceland. Divya is able to tell Bill an entire range of volcanoes has erupted and a 200-mile long ice shelf is breaking apart before he is killed by the volcanic eruptions. While Bill is distracted, Julia heads into the airport.
The Summer of Massacre (2011)
, 1h38Origin USA
Genres Horror, Slasher
Themes Films about sexuality, Transport films, LGBT-related films, Serial killer films, Films about disabilities, Road movies, LGBT-related films, Disaster films, American disaster films, LGBT-related film
Actors Brinke Stevens, Nick Principe, Kimmarie Johnson
Rampage: While out for a jog, Chris is mugged and knocked out by three thugs. When the now disfigured Chris awakens, he (apparently suffering from brain damage incurred from being beaten) embarks on a killing spree, butchering everyone he comes across with whatever objects he can get his hands on. When he finally returns home, Chris discovers the three robbers from earlier have broken in, so he shoots two of them, tortures the third to death, and commits suicide by ripping his own mutilated face off.
Sand Sharks (2011)
, 1h31Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Horror
Themes Films about animals, Seafaring films, Transport films, Films about sharks, Comedy science fiction films, Mise en scène d'un poisson, Comedy horror films, Disaster films, American disaster films
Actors Corin Nemec, Brooke Hogan, Gina Holden, Julie Marie Berman, Eric Scott Woods, Roberto Aguire
Two guys on dirt bikes are riding on the beach, but are then attacked by a predator in the sand. Meanwhile Jimmy Green (Corin Nemic) the son of the Mayor (Edgar Allan Poe IV) of the small island town of White Sands returns home to throw a party. At the same time the local sheriff John Stone (Eric Scott Woods) is investigating the deaths of the men from earlier believing it to be a murder. Years prior to the events John's wife and child along with 13 other people were murdered in a shark fling at a party Jimmy threw and doesn't believe they are dealing with it again. John's sister, Deputy Brenda Stone (Vanessa Evigan), contacts a shark expert against her brothers wishes. A couple is devoured by a sand shark and on the other side of the beach as Jimmy is preparing for a layout with Willie (Delpaneaux Wills), Erin (Hilary Cruz) and Amanda Gore (Gina Holden) is confronted by John and Brenda (the latter had a previous fling with Jimmy and is not happy to see him). Just then a couple having fun on the beach are both attacked by a sand shark causing panic. At a town meaning the locals can't afford to have the beaches closed as the town is already in a financial crisis. A man named Angus McSorely (Robert Pike Daniel) tells them they are dealing with actual sand sharks that can swim through sand and offers to take care of them for the town but is written off as crazy. Sandy Powers (Brooke Hogan), the shark expert Brenda called, was watching the meeting and has a talk with John while examining a shark tooth. At night two men are being stalked by a sand shark while on their raft in the water they tried to escape but the shark got them on land. Fearing his party may be cancelled Jimmy calls someone to bring an already dead shark but because the tooth found does not match the dead shark the beached stayed closed. After a power outage caused by the shark Brenda arrests Jimmy and we learn of their relationship from before the film's events. They spot John on the beach with three guys at gun point as one of them brought a fake shark to fool him into keeping the beaches open. After seeing a dorsal fin moving in the sand they all realize the old man was right. Sparky (Jack Kennedy) who brought the fake shark does not hear the others telling him to get off the sand as he was trying to get the power back on and is killed by the shark who ultimately dies after chopping on the electrical cable causing it to explode and turn to glass. With the threat gone the beaches are reopen and the party is back on. However the tooth found earlier is only a baby tooth and Sandy believes the dead shark's mother is out there looking for its baby. With the party underway it is revealed there are more sand sharks as both Amanda and Willie are killed by one. More sand sharks appear and start killing the party goers and Brenda is also killed trying to get people off the beach. John and Sandy are stuck on rocks where the sharks can't get to them and the sharks attack the docks with few casualties as Angus shows up to get people out of there. With the ferry not showing up for another day Jimmy, John, Angus and Sandy take one final stand against the sand sharks using Jimmy's speakers, napalm and Angus' homemade flamethrower. Unfortunately the music stops and Jimmy goes to fix the speakers but the wire is torn and the sand sharks swarm Jimmy who sacrifices himself so the sharks stay in one place as Angus encases them all in glass. With the sand sharks now encased in glass the threat appears to be gone, but a large dorsal fin can be seen moving in the sand in the cliff above. The mother of the sand sharks bursts through the side and eats Angus. Trapped in Angus' hut John and Sandy make one last effort to kill the mother by tossing a flamethrower full of napalm into her mouth as they escape the hut the flamethrower explodes in the sharks mouth destroyer and the hut at the same time. Back at the trailer where Erin was hiding after a shark killed Willie in front of her is talking to someone who wants to throw a beach party is killed by the same shark who ate Willie as it was waiting for her the entire time hinting that the threat is not over.
Storm War (2011)
, 1h22Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction
Themes Disaster films, American disaster films
Actors Jason London, Stacy Keach, Wes Brown, Erin Cahill, Lance E. Nichols, Gary Grubbs
A series of freak weather occurrences around Washington, D.C. reunites two estranged brothers who are the sons of a once prestigious climate scientist. One of them suspects their father is behind it and upon further investigation, they discover that all of their father's enemies are dead - victims of freak weather accidents. Soon their suspicions are confirmed as their father hijacks radio and TV transmissions to relay the message that unless a certain Senator who canceled his United States Department of Defense contracts is handed over, the city of Washington D.C will suffer the consequences. As the brothers race to form a plan that can defeat their father, he lets loose a variety of diabolical weather weapons on the Smithsonian, Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, and National Mall.
Meteor Apocalypse (2010)
, 1h28Directed by Micho Rutare
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes La fin du monde, Films about religion, Films set in the future, Political films, Dystopian films, Impact events in fiction, Disaster films, American disaster films
Actors Joe Lando, Claudia Christian, Brendan Bradley, Madison McLaughlin, Micho Rutare, Ben Daniels
A long-period comet's orbit is determined to be crossing directly in the path of Earth's orbit. All of the world's nuclear states fire their missiles at the comet, but pieces of the comet continues to strike the Earth, contaminating the groundwater and causing millions to become sick.
Skyline (2010)
, 1h33Directed by Brett Ratner, Colin Strause
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Comedy, Action, Adventure
Themes La fin du monde, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Films about extraterrestrial life, Alien invasions in films, Disaster films, American disaster films
Actors Eric Balfour, Scottie Thompson, Brittany Daniel, Donald Faison, David Zayas, Neil Hopkins
Jarrod and his girlfriend Elaine have flown to Los Angeles for Jarrod's best friend Terry's birthday party. They celebrate with Terry's wife, Candice, and his assistant, Denise. During the party, one of Terry's employees, Ray, welcomes Jarrod to L.A., thinking he has moved there to join Terry's special effects company. During a private argument about whether or not they should move, Elaine reveals she is pregnant.
Unstoppable (2010)
, 1h38Directed by Tony Scott
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action
Themes Transport films, Rail transport films, Children's films, Disaster films, American disaster films, Film se déroulant dans un train
Actors Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson, Lew Temple, Ethan Suplee, Kevin Dunn
While moving a train pulled by engines #777 and #767 at the Veteran Allegheny and West Virginia Railroad (AWVR) trainyard in the fictional city of Fuller Pennsylvania, the two hostlers Dewey and Gilleece take ill-advised shortcuts and accidentally allow the engine to leave the trainyard on its own power without the air brakes engaged. Initially believing the train to be a "coaster", yardmaster Connie Hooper orders Dewey, Gilleece, and chief welder Ned Oldham to drive and catch up the train to stop it. When Oldham finds that the train has already past where it was supposed to be, they realize that the train is running on full power and now poses a dangerous threat. Dewey and Gilleece manage to catch up to 777 using a high-railing truck, but fail to board the train in time. Hooper alerts Oscar Galvin, director of operations for AWVR, as well instructs the local and state police and sheriffs to secure all the grade crossings to prevent injury. Visiting Federal Railroad Administration safety inspector Scott Werner finds that 8 cars being pulled by 777 contain molten phenol which would be a major disaster if the train should crash or derail in a populated area. News of the runaway train soon becomes a media event.
Mega Shark vs. Crocosaurus (2010)
, 1h30Directed by Christopher Ray
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Disaster, Horror comedy, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about animals, La fin du monde, Films about magic and magicians, Seafaring films, Transport films, Films about sharks, Natural horror films, Mise en scène d'un poisson, Giant monster films, Comedy horror films, Reptile, Disaster films, American disaster films, Film de catastrophe animalière
Actors Jaleel White, Robert Picardo, Dylan Vox, Gina Torres, Robert R. Shafer, Jose Rosete
Le Méga Shark revient mais il va devoir faire face à un crocodile géant : le Crocosaurus. Attaquant beaucoup d'humains, les deux monstres se battent en duel. L'amiral Calvin et l'agent Hutchinson décident alors d'envoyer le lieutenant Terry McKormick et le chasseur Nigel Putman mettre un terme aux attaques des deux monstres.