Post Apocalyptic Movies

[crossingoceans]

I don't know many post-apocalyptic movies but one of the most creeping was The Day After Tomorrow. And the reason is.... because it can happen, well, maybe not that dramatic but it could happen in certain degree.

Another nice movie was The Happening... people just started to kill themselves apparently because of a chemical compound that was on the air, generated by plants. Also, I am legend was just... fantastic! Actually, that's one of my favorite movies lol

And what about equilibrium? you missed that one too

[transjen]

3 of these made my top 10 in another thread Jennifer

1. Planet of the Apes [1967 verson]
2. Beneath the Planet of the Apes
3. Logan's Run
4. Omega Man
5. Mad Max

[aa2239]

I dunno if the Terminator or Matrix movies can be considered post-apocalyptic, but they are my favourites... the idea of mankind's own creations (i.e. machines) rising up and overthrowing their human masters has always shocked and intrigued me. I'm looking forward to seeing the new Terminator movie, I'm expecting big things!

[violet lightning]

Wow, you really picked up the ball! :D

1. A Boy and His Dog
2. On the Beach
3. The Road Warrior
4. Tankgirl (love Lori Petty!)
5. 12 Monkees
6. The Quiet Earth
7. Omega Man
8. Testament
9. Terminator (yes it counts!)

I haven't seen "I am Legend" or "The Happening" yet, but both sound good.
Probably more I'm not thinking of at the moment...

Also related: "The Day the Earth Caught Fire". Not exactly post apocalyptic, but nuclear bomb testing knocks the earth out of orbit....

[rockabilly]

I left off Equilibrium because in my opinion it's not post apocalyptic. It feels more like a dystopian future film to me. But thats just my opinion. It is a great movie though, thats why it's on another movie list here.

[JenniferParisFan]

1. Mad Max series
2. Terminator 2
3. Planet of the Apes

I was wondering if zombie movies technically count as post apocalyptic or not. If so then I'd have to put Night of the Living Dead(1968), Dawn of the Dead(2004).

I also saw Terminator Salvation in theatres last week and it was really good in my opinion.

[worlock1422]

1 - Nausicaa - Masterpeice
2- Firefly, Its kinda post since the war and stuff
3 - Titen AE was a great movie
4 - Matrix? Would that be a post movie?
5 - Demolition Man
6 - Judge Dredd



BTW Violet I am Legend SUCKED, total waste of time..

[aa2239]

Originally Posted by rockabilly

I left off Equilibrium because in my opinion it's not post apocalyptic. It feels more like a dystopian future film to me. But thats just my opinion. It is a great movie though, thats why it's on another movie list here.

Yep, Equilibrium is definitely dystopian rather than apocalyptic... good movie though!

I'm also in agreement with ARIES and Rockabilly's assessment of what counts as "post-apocalyptic"... basically anything (natural or man-made) that leads to an anarchic breakdown of society as we currently know it.

Nice thread by the way, the movie buffs amongst us (myself NOT included lol) are definitely making themselves known!