Volcano: Fire on the Mountain
Volcano: Fire on the Mountain

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Volcano: Fire on the Mountain

1997
Movie
86 min
English

Angel Falls is a mountain ski resort where a nearby volcano is about to erupt. Volcanic scientist Peter Slater must convince his boss and the local population of the danger and begin the town evacuation before it’s too late.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Tim MathesonGenres: Disaster, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

When a dormant volcano erupts near a secluded mountain resort town, a geologist and a retired firefighter must race against time to evacuate the residents. As lava flows threaten to engulf everything in its path, they face skepticism from local authorities and the desperation of people caught in the fiery path of destruction. The survival of the town hinges on their ability to overcome natural forces and human disbelief.

Critical Reception

This made-for-television disaster film received mixed to negative reviews, largely criticized for its predictable plot, dated special effects, and melodramatic tone. While some viewers appreciated the disaster movie elements, critics often found it to be a standard, uninspired entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often seen as a forgettable made-for-TV disaster flick.

  • Special effects are considered weak even for its time.

  • The plot follows a very predictable disaster movie formula.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of volcano-themed movies released in the late 1990s, including 'Dante's Peak' and 'Volcano'.

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