Interesting documentary that places an emphasis on mood and atmosphere as compared to others in the genre.
Narration (alternating between EG Marshall and astronaut Neil Armstrong) attempts to explain the mechanism behind tornado formation and winds. Some of the information is outdated and based on what was believed at the time. Ex. Drop in atmospheric pressure in tornadoes can cause explosions. We know now, this is incorrect.
The footage is often allowed to speak for itself, without commentary from those who shot the videos and without natural sound, for the most part.
The star of the show, here, is the accompanying dark ambient and synth music, the majority of which was taken from Laurie Spiegel's album, Unseen Worlds. The instrumentals are present in almost every sequence, which some viewers may find too intrusive. However, it is highly effective in creating a persistent feeling of dread, perhaps most notably with the Andover tornado. That a version of this doc was released with no narration and only music is a great compliment to its composition.
