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Apocalypse Now: The End of the World as We Know It
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On the BeachOn the Beach
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A unique and sadly beautiful vision of the destruction of humankind by nuclear disaster. No survivors here.
The Road WarriorThe Road Warrior
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From Australian director George Miller a vision of how humans survive holocaust only to fight each other for gasoline. Pretty disturbing and ultra violent.
The TerminatorThe Terminator
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Machines take over society and send an evil robot to destroy the savior of humankind. A classic from James Cameron.
Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Two-Disc Special Edition)Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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From Stanley Kubrick, a dark satire on military authority run amock leading to nuclear war.
Mad Max (Special Edition)Mad Max (Special Edition)
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The prequel to Road Warrior. In the time before societal collapse, humans are addicted to fast cars and gasoline. The cops just try to keep up. Great cult movie.
Stephen King's The StandStephen King's The Stand
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Rare and OOP, Steven King's epic miniseries about the survivors of a plague and the war between good and evil for the souls of these few humans.
Planet of the ApesPlanet of the Apes
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The classic. Astronauts travel to the future where humanity has almost been destroyed and apes have evolved into the dominant life form. Brilliant.
Fail-safe (Special Edition)Fail-safe (Special Edition)
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What should the US do to atone after accidentally dropping a nuke on Russia? Gut wrenching.
The Day AfterThe Day After
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The immediate aftermath of a nuclear attack on the United States. Made over 30 years ago and still chilling.
Children of Men (Widescreen Edition)Children of Men (Widescreen Edition)
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After worldwide disaster, the human race is unable to reproduce . . . except for one special woman.
Things to ComeThings to Come
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A series of wars nearly destroys humankind. Then the scientists take over and re-engineer society.
Terminator 2 - Judgment Day (The Ultimate Edition DVD)Terminator 2 - Judgment Day (The Ultimate Edition DVD)
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The second in the Terminator series and definitely the best. Sarah Connor and her son try to stop the destruction of humanity and the rise of the machines.
A Boy & His DogA Boy & His Dog
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Aftermath of the bomb creates chaos and violence. An early starring role in a true cult classic for Don Jonson.
Millennium - Seasons 1-3Millennium - Seasons 1-3
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From the creator of the X Files, Chris Carter, a TV series that explored the possible destruction of human society in the year 2000. Disturbing, graphic and highly recommended.
The Day the Earth Caught FireThe Day the Earth Caught Fire
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Humans face extermination. Emotional and powerful exploration of man's inhumanity in the face of disaster.
The War of the Worlds (Special Collector's Edition)The War of the Worlds (Special Collector's Edition)
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Martians seek to destroy human society and test the faith of the survivors. The classic with Gene Barry is the best, although the remake by Spielberg is interesting.
Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines (2-Disc Widescreen Edition)Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines (2-Disc Widescreen Edition)
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The final film in the Terminator series. John Connor struggles to assure the future of humans on earth as he faces the rise of the machines. Well done.
Seven Days in MaySeven Days in May
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The United States is in danger of military coup and societal collapse. Brilliant performances in this realistic, chilling drama.
When Worlds CollideWhen Worlds Collide
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Classic about impending doom of humankind due to planetary collision. A classic.
Dark Angel - The Complete SeriesDark Angel - The Complete Series
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Created by James Cameron (Terminator) and starring Jessica Alba, a creative TV series about humanity's dark future as mutants struggle to survive in a time of societal depression.
Deep Impact (Special Collector's Edition)Deep Impact (Special Collector's Edition)
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Humanity faces possible destruction as a huge meteor hurtles toward earth.
War of the Worlds (Widescreen Edition)War of the Worlds (Widescreen Edition)
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The Martian machines are truly terrifying in Speilberg's remake. Tom Cruise was an odd bit of casting.
Jericho - The Complete SeriesJericho - The Complete Series
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Small town America copes with nuclear disaster and post-apocalyptic political corruption.
Escape from New YorkEscape from New York
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The immortal Snake Pliskin (Kurt Russell) fights crime in post-apocalyptic NY. Campy!
The Day After Tomorrow (Widescreen Edition)The Day After Tomorrow (Widescreen Edition)
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Global warming creates havoc and humans struggle to survive. Excellent special effects.
Mad Max Beyond ThunderdomeMad Max Beyond Thunderdome
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The last chapter in the Mad Max series. Sadly, the best thing about this film is the Tina Turner theme song, "We Don't Need Another Hero."
ArmageddonArmageddon
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Human society is threatened by cosmic collision one more time. A bit tiresome.
WaterworldWaterworld
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Humans struggle to survive in a post apocalyptic world covered by water. Stars Kevin Costner.
The PostmanThe Postman
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Kevin Costner directed this weird post-apocalyptic film in which the defunct post office is revived to save society (I kid you not!).
Steel DawnSteel Dawn
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Patrick Swayze in a really odd rip off of the road warrior franchise. The survivors of societal destruction wear strange headbands and designer outfits that are totally 80's. Yikes!