Lightning: Fire from the Sky
Lightning: Fire from the Sky

Lightning: Fire from the Sky

2001Movie91 minEnglish

Overwhelmed by a disastrous lightning storm that his son predicted, a man must learn to trust his son in order to save his family and the whole community.

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: John TerleskyGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

When a research team studying atmospheric phenomena discovers an unusual energy signature, they unwittingly unleash a terrifying electromagnetic storm. This powerful lightning strikes the Earth with devastating force, creating a deadly, uncontrollable phenomenon. As the storm grows, threatening to engulf the entire planet, a small group of scientists must race against time to find a way to stop it before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Lightning: Fire from the Sky is a low-budget disaster film that garnered minimal critical attention upon its release. It is generally regarded as a B-movie with a predictable plot and special effects that reflect its limited budget. Audience reception has been mixed, with some finding it an entertaining, if unsophisticated, popcorn flick, while others criticized its clichés and weak execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features predictable disaster movie tropes.
  • Special effects are rudimentary, typical of its budget class.
  • Offers some light entertainment for fans of the genre.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Sofia, Bulgaria, a common location for low-budget genre films due to cost-effectiveness.

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