Best Apocalyptic TV/Movies

[dionysus]

NetFlix's Contagion has become one of the most viewed movies because of theOld URL.

Thought it would be a good place to share some of the best virus-centric, post-apocalyptic etc themed tv shows and movies for those keen on the subject matter .

For me, I'm keen on the third and final season of FutureMan premiering this April.

 

[mack341]

I rely mostly on youtube for free movies, and last night I found 'The stand' by stephen king, a tv miniseries from 1994.
I wouldn't say this is the best but I've only watched the first 40mins, all I can say is I hope it picks up



Also found vincent price's movie 'The last man on earth' based on the book 'I am legend' [charlton heston and will smith also having made versions], there's a colourised one and the original B&W.

I do like the genre, and old science fiction movies/books.

 

[goatwack]

2012's good but a bit dated

 

[goatwack]

Taking away 2012's somewhat dated premise, best recent apocalyptic drama series was actually '8 Days'

Sure it's got pesky subtitles, but get past that minor hurdle and you'll find a great end-of-the-world gritty extravaganza. And the ending (sob)

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[ternur]

Taking away 2012's somewhat dated premise, best recent apocalyptic drama series was actually '8 Days'

Sure it's got pesky subtitles, but get past that minor hurdle and you'll find a great end-of-the-world gritty extravaganza. And the ending (sob)

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Haven't watched this one. I trust you Goatwack. Gonna see if it's available in my neck of the woods.

 

[goatwack]

Haven't watched this one. I trust you Goatwack. Gonna see if it's available in my neck of the woods.

What you trusting me for, you gone cuckoo or something

 

[ternur]

What you trusting me for, you gone cuckoo or something

I've been observing your taste in music here and have come to a realisation that it's fairly ok (mostly). So based on that, I feel pretty confident that this series might be watchable.

 

[dionysus]

it's fairly ok (mostly).
might be ...

what an endorsement of faith

 

[goatwack]

Like a factory of faith, is Ternur

 

[ternur]

I am all eyes
I am all ears
I am the wall
And I'm watching you fall
Because faith is mine!

By Tobias Forge. The greatest poet of the 21st century.

 

[sufferinsilence]

The 10'o clock news is a very realistic tv show when it comes to the apocalyps.

All jokes aside. The Belgian series Cordon is pretty good. It was later remade by the American channel The CW with the title Containment.

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[goatwack]

I had seriously worried Belgium had made a show about that bellend James Corden, thankfully this was just an error on my part

 

[bamberfishcake]

I love apocolypse themed films/series.

28 Days Later is one of my favs. Love the scene at the start where he walks across London Bridge.

That suggestion looks good @goatwack

My minds gone blank but one i do recall recently that was quite good - a french film called Just a Breath Away

 

[bamberfishcake]

Brain engaged again....one of my favourites of the new school would be Book of Eli - a brilliant film you will want to watch again as soon as its finished.



An old school classic for me would be Soylent Green, set 2 years from now

 

[nikantw]

A good one I have seen recently is Light of My Life



I also rewatched the entire Resident Evil film series

 

[Kroffe]

12 Monkeys is good.

And while its not really virus-related, you cant go wrong with Waterworld.

 

[maxd]

Excellent topic! Here's a few I really liked/couldn't forget (click for larger images):

a great oldie:

a new one (Swedish, with subtitles):

a personal fav:

not exactly "the apocalypse" but close enough:

 

[ladyhawke]

The Cured (2017) is worth watching. It's set in an Ireland where zombies are now cured, but discrimination against them is rife because of the death and destruction they wrought as zombies. As society rises up against them, they have to learn to find ways to defend themselves and survive.

Of course, the question hinted at all through the film is... although they are back to being human, are they really cured?

I can't recommend it highly enough.

 

[ladyhawke]

Also - Train to Busan is brilliant. South Korean with "pesky subtitles" but it is in turn both frightening, thought-provoking, totally over-the-top and very, very funny.

 

[rena35]

Stephen King's The Stand (1994) - Apocalyptic Horror HD

 

[Playford7]

1. The road
2. The mist
3. Any zombie movie

 

[Nate]

1. The road
2. The mist
3. Any zombie movie

Do you ummm ...stream them Playford ?

 

[pinnit2014]

Dr Strangelove still stands the test of time.

The Omega Man wasn’t bad, not great, though a helluva lot better than that Will Smith remake. Will Smith. Ugh

 

[Playford7]

Do you ummm ...stream them Playford ?

Absolutely NOT!.

 

[Playford7]

Omega Man is also superb, and a old documentary about a nuclear blast, trying to find the link

 

[Playford7]

Found it, pretty dated but has its moments..
Like our old casinomeister haha

 

[ladyhawke]

Just finished watching Maggie - with Arnold Schwartzenegger and Abigail Breslin.

When Maggie becomes infected with the zombie virus, her father brings her home to look after her, as she gradually starts to lose her humanity.

If you expect a shoot-em-up zombie flick, then this is not for you. But if you want a low-burn zombie movie which is more about how Maggie and her father cope with her impending "turning" and death, then this is worth watching.

 

[ladyhawke]

Wasn't sure where to post this so it gets the widest audience. Perhaps @dionysus could move it if it is the wrong place.

This is a link to films, TV series, etc that are due to leave Netflix. Very useful reference point. Most of you probably already know about it, but just in case...

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[dionysus]

Wasn't sure where to post this so it gets the widest audience. Perhaps @dionysus could move it if it is the wrong place.

This is a link to films, TV series, etc that are due to leave Netflix. Very useful reference point. Most of you probably already know about it, but just in case...

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cheers
there's probably some cross-over, so created a netflix thread in the TV Talk group

 

[bamberfishcake]

A couple of good ones i saw on Netflix last year....





Like Max said District 9 - one of the best films ive seen for a long time. And Ladyhawkes Train To Busan was a good watch also.

 

[pinnit2014]

Did you watch the last man on earth? (Albeit, a series) - it was Ok (not a big fan of apocalypse films, particularly those that just seem to involve 'the woods')

Avoid IO, if you've not seen - that's been one of the poorest in recent memory.

 

[bamberfishcake]

Did you watch the last man on earth? (Albeit, a series) - it was Ok (not a big fan of apocalypse films, particularly those that just seem to involve 'the woods')

Avoid IO, if you've not seen - that's been one of the poorest in recent memory.

No not seen it. And yes most decent ones need a decent budget.

Tales From The Loop on Amazon is quite intriguing though not apocolyptic and ive just started watching Falling Water on Amazon and wanted to post to see who was watching - episode 2 and im hooked - couldnt find a thread and the TV talk group looks good but i think there is a limit on how many groups you can join.

 

[pinnit2014]

No not seen it. And yes most decent ones need a decent budget.

Tales From The Loop on Amazon is quite intriguing though not apocolyptic and ive just started watching Falling Water on Amazon and wanted to post to see who was watching - episode 2 and im hooked - couldnt find a thread and the TV talk group looks good but i think there is a limit on how many groups you can join.

Take Shelter (maybe not your typical film like that) is oft underrated and worth a watch - bit slow moving for some mind.

 

[bamberfishcake]

Take Shelter (maybe not your typical film like that) is oft underrated and worth a watch - bit slow moving for some mind.

Seen it and loved it. I like the actor since he was in Boardwalk Empire.

Any film by Jeff Nichols i have seen has been good though not seen them all - Mud was not bad and Midnight Special was brilliant for me - would recommend if you liked Take Shelter.

 

[ladyhawke]

A couple of good ones i saw on Netflix last year....





Like Max said District 9 - one of the best films ive seen for a long time. And Ladyhawkes Train To Busan was a good watch also.

I loved Cargo. Very moving film, and Martin Freeman was superb.

Don't know much about District 9, but the premise looks good so I will search that out.

To add: The jury is still out on BirdBox. It was admittedly a very tense film, but there was something about it that just grated. Of all the films I watch, this is not one I have any intention of ever watching again.

Did you watch the last man on earth? (Albeit, a series) - it was Ok (not a big fan of apocalypse films, particularly those that just seem to involve 'the woods')

Avoid IO, if you've not seen - that's been one of the poorest in recent memory.

Saw IO but tbh, can't remember much about it. From memory, I think I endured it, rather than enjoyed it.

Re Last man on Earth - I caught the first 3-4 episodes, and absolutely loathed it. The main character was just too awful for words - crass, vulgar and unfunny. In the 1st - or 2nd episode I forget which - when he went out to kill himself, I wish he had succeeded.

Apparently it got better as the series progressed, but I still can't shake the image of him pee'ing/poo'ing in the swimming pool from the diving board he had tailored to be an outdoor toilet seat.

Just gross.

 

[bamberfishcake]

but I still can't shake the image of him pee'ing/poo'ing in the swimming pool from the diving board he had tailored to be an outdoor toilet seat.

Now that sounds funny and the sort of thing i may actually do if was the last man on earth. I am definitely not one of humanities last hopes.

Know what you mean about Birdbox. It was whatsername? the lead actress for me. She is good in the police one where she enters a beauty pagent but i really liked the idea of the film.

 

[irish-ranger]

Remember watching this as a child and it scared the shit out of me during the height of the Cold War

 

[Playford7]

Remember watching this as a child and it scared the shit out of me during the height of the Cold War View attachment 136300

Classic that, disturbing tone.

 

[Playford7]

Men behind the sun...
not so much apocalyptic but shows humanity at its lowest during war...
Be warned anyone whom watches this, it’s brutal even tho it’s old.

 

[geordiecolin]

Don't look up link to the movie for all doomsters. I couldn't help counting how often they are caught playing freerolls on their phones!

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[sufferinsilence]

Don't look up link to the movie for all doomsters. I couldn't help counting how often they are caught playing freerolls on their phones!

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A bit of a mix between satire and the apocalypse. Quite enjoyed it

 

[geordiecolin]

A bit of a mix between satire and the apocalypse. Quite enjoyed it

It seemed to me as if they had the basic story and ad libbed the rest but china hoarding the vital minerals is true and we could always be hit by an asteroid. I think the blond newsreader was aping Ingramme from Fox news

 

[JuusoPerttinen]

1. This Is The End