Everyone involved inTwistersis quick to point out it is not a traditional sequel to 1996’sTwister.
Here are 19 examples of how the new film (in theaters now) honors the first.
Jo and Bill only had four Dorothys inTwister.
Jeremy Davis in ‘Twister’.Universal Pictures
But there was apparently a “Dorothy V” built because it appears at the start ofTwisters.
But one true villain quickly emerges: Javi’s business partner Scott (James Gunn’s newSupermanstarDavid Corenswet).
He represents the darker side of the motivations of storm chasers."
Dorothy machine in ‘Twisters’.Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures and Amblin Entertainment
Even the way theTwistersteams drive harkens back to the original film.
But most fans would say the standout character was Dusty, played by the latePhilip Seymour Hoffman.
“Ben’s an outsider,” Hadden-Paton says.
Lois Smith in ‘Twister’; Maura Tierney in ‘Twisters’.everett; Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures and Amblin Entertainment
A regular assignment becomes a terrifying adventure he must learn how to survive."
Kate also steps into Bill’s shoes as a tornado whisperer of sorts.
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Carey Elwes in ‘Twister’; David Corenswet in ‘Twisters’.everett; Melinda Sue Gordon / Universal Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures; & Amblin Entertainment
Its the same style jersey, with a slightly tweaked graphic."
“I was so grateful, Sullivan says.
“I did this one for Dad.”
Phillip Seymour Hoffman in ‘Twister’; the tornado Wranglers in ‘Twisters’.everett; Melinda Sue Gordon / Universal Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures; & Amblin Entertainment
Jami Gertz in ‘Twister’; Harry Hadden-Paton in ‘Twisters’.everett; Melinda Sue Gordon / Universal Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures; & Amblin Entertainment
Bill Paxton in ‘Twister’; Daisy Edgar-Jones in ‘Twisters’.everett; Melinda Sue Gordon / Universal Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures; & Amblin Entertainment
Helen Hunt in ‘Twister’; Daisy Edgar-Jones in ‘Twisters’.everett; Melinda Sue Gordon / Universal Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures; & Amblin Entertainment
‘Twister’; Daisy Edgar-Jones in ‘Twisters’.Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures and Amblin Entertainment
Bill Paxton filming ‘Twister’; James Paxton in ‘Twisters’.Warner Brothers/ Everett; Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures and Amblin Entertainment
Sasha Lane and Glen Powell in ‘Twisters’.Lee Isaac Chung
