'Twister' director talks filming in Oklahoma

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'That's the right feeling': Behind director's decision to film 'Twister' in Oklahoma

Jan de Bont had never been to Oklahoma or even seen a tornado in person when he first read the script for "Twister."

But the Dutch filmmaker knew right away where and when he needed to make the movie.

Ahead of the eagerly awaited July 19 theatrical release of the long-awaited follow-up film “Twisters,” de Bont, 80, is taking another spin with his 1996 blockbuster "Twister," including overseeing the 4K remastering process so that the disaster epic can be released on 4K Ultra HD disc and digital for the first time July 9.

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This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: 'Twister' director talks filming in Oklahoma