The best apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic films that have nothing to do with Michael Bay or Roland Emmerich.
1. Dr. Strangelove, or how I learned not to worry and fell in love with an atomic bomb (1964)
Stanley Kubrick's film, in which intertwines caustic satire about mutual guaranteed destruction and priceless bodily fluids.
2. The Time of the Wolves (2003)
The film, shot by Austrian director Michael Haneke, talks about a family trying to survive after an incomprehensible catastrophe. The events unfold in the countryside, where people commit terrible acts. The perfect movie for a date, right?
3. The Road (2009)
This screen version of the novel Cormac McCarthy about his father and son, who are trying to find on a dying planet even the slightest hope of salvation. If you are oppressed by a gray color, look better than any other film!
4. Last night (1998)
A comedy drama about how people live their last day on Earth in different ways, long knowing that an inevitable catastrophe will soon destroy the entire planet.
5. On the shore (1959)
This film is a Hollywood tale of two survivors of a nuclear war. And they are trying to escape not somewhere, but on the coast of Australia. Solid beaches around!
6. Mile of Miracles (1988)
The hero of Anthony Edwards learns that a nuclear war has begun, and he has only 70 minutes before the rocket hits Los Angeles. And he begins desperately to seek his beloved, so that they can leave the city together.
7. Mad Max 3: Under the dome of thunder (1985)
I wonder why this film was George Miller? Thanks to Tina Turner in the lead role or still because of the dome?
8. The power of fire (2002)
Christian Bale plays in this film one of the few survivors in the fight with the dragons, who woke up after a long hibernation. And all this because of the construction of the metro! Who would have thought?
9. Guardians (2009)
The screen version of the comic books by Alan Moore was not liked by many people. But Zak Snyder still managed to convey the horror of the apocalypse. A naked blue guy only contributed to this!
10. 28 days later (2002)
The film by Danny Boyle talks about zombies. Despite the fact that they ran pretty fast, the second part of the film turned out a bit tight. But the first part, in which the hero of Killian Murphy emerges from a coma and finds himself in this nightmare, is shot superbly!
11. I am a legend (2007)
You may ask why this particular film adaptation of Richard Matheson's novel about the only survivor after the invasion of vampires fell into this list? Probably because of Will Smith, who was forced to kill his dog. Already tears come true!
12. The Planet of the Apes (1968)
Maybe someone more likes the movie "Omega Man", but what prevents to include this film in the list?
13. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
The first zombie apocalypse of George Romero still remains his best film.
14. The next day (1983)
Another film about the Cold War. This time, Soviet nuclear bombs fall on the states of Missouri and Kansas.
15. The Ascension (1991)
A confused drama about God. In the title role - Mimi Rogers. In the life of her heroine, leading a rampant life, there is a rebirth. In the film you will also see David Duchovny. And numerous orgies!
16. The Child of Man (2006)
Humanity is dying because of massive infertility. Gloomy, but at the same time very beautiful film. One of the best films on this subject!
17. Security system (1964)
This is another film about nuclear war. Due to a technical malfunction, the American pilot receives orders to destroy Moscow. Somewhere we have already heard it ...
18. Confrontation (1994)
This is a good screen version of the novel of the same name by Stephen King.
19. 12 monkeys (1995) / The take-off strip (1962)
"12 monkeys" is based on the short film "The Runway". Both films about prisoners who came to Earth from an apocalyptic future in order to prevent this catastrophe. Both films deserve attention!
20. The guy and his dog (1976)
Again, the action takes place in the apocalyptic future. The hero of Don Johnson and his talking dog are looking for food and women.
21. Day of the Triffids (1962)
A certain intelligent plant that has come from outer space slowly devours all of humanity. Here it is, vegetarian retribution!