No matter how much the idea of a potential end of the world scares us, watching movies and shows based on it is always entertaining. Whether it's a zombie horde, natural disaster, alien invasion, or mysterious creatures taking over the world, watching the characters do their best to survive is thrilling.
According to reports, author and vice president of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association John Murphy shared his views on the genre. “Part of what people love in these movies is that they give us a new perspective on our day-to-day lives; the ‘before times’ are never quite left behind, and it’s fascinating to see the remnants of our lives presented like a Roman ruin.”
He added, “Everyday detritus becomes rare treasures; familiar things get repurposed in the wild, sometimes in genius ways. It’s a way of stepping back and getting some distance, and remembering that humanity has been through tough times; we’ve seen the lights go out, and we came through all right.”
Hollywood Apocalyptic Movies And Shows
Below are the best Hollywood apocalyptic movies and shows to get a peek into what the potential end of the world will look like:
The Walking Dead (2010)
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
‘The Walking Dead’is by far the best apocalyptic series ever made in Hollywood. The eleven-season series shows a buildup of the end of the world with the first zombie outbreak to post-apocalyptic survival. The show delves into realistic emotions, character development, and natural survival instincts. The show’s popularity bought itself several spin-off series, continuing its legacy.
Where to watch: Netflix
The Last of Us (2023)
IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
This is a post-apocalyptic story that shows a world decimated by a pandemic caused by a fungal infection that turns people into zombie-like creatures. Joel, a hardened survivor is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl to a Firefly group outside the city, who might be immune to the infection and holds the key to ending the pandemic. As their journey becomes brutal and heartbreaking, they must rely on each other to survive.
Where to watch: JioCinema
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The Birdbox
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
Five years after an unseen entity wreaks havoc by spellbinding people into committing suicide, Malorie takes a dangerous trip with two children in a bid to survive.
Where to watch: Netflix
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If you are looking for a nerve-racking, edge-of-the-seat kind of watch, then these apocalyptic movies are your best bet.
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