Dante’s Peak (1997) is a disaster thriller directed by Roger Donaldson. The film stars Pierce Brosnan as Harry Dalton, a volcanologist who arrives in the small town of Dante’s Peak to investigate the seismic activity of a dormant volcano. Despite his warnings, the townspeople, including the mayor, Rachel Wando (Linda Hamilton), are skeptical until the volcano suddenly erupts, causing widespread devastation.

The movie focuses on the intense and thrilling efforts of the characters to survive as they navigate through the chaos of the eruption, facing challenges such as lava flows, ash clouds, and collapsing structures. Dante’s Peak is known for its dramatic depiction of a volcanic disaster, combining scientific accuracy with suspenseful action sequences. The film highlights themes of natural disaster preparedness, the tension between science and skepticism, and the human will to survive against overwhelming odds.