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L'apocalypse. Because…like, why not? It's fun for everyone. Except everyone in the story. 
The Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Pre-apocalyptic classic where humans are effectively turned into shells. Depending on what pharmacy you go to this could be a documentary. Nature vs. nature, lack of personal identity, timeless themes they are.
The Road (2009)
That one depressing movie no one wanted to talk about. Basically a tale of survival, far better than the Walking Dead could ever be, where a man and his son try to stay optimistic about the human condition. It's not really a spoiler to say this doesn't go over to well.
Delicatessen (1991)
Jean-Pierre Jeunet's (Amélie) post-apocalyptic film about a small little colony who seemingly live like nothing had ever happened. The circumstances turn on their head over and over, because Jeunet is insane and the black humor here works off improbability and morality. Extremely unique at least.
Oblivion (2013)
Another post-apocalyptic story, but in English and featuring Tom Cruise, who returns to a next-to-barren Earth to maintain machines that are harboring energy from the oceans, which would help the last remaining humans on the planet join the rest of the species on Titan. Problem is, no one knows what happened before. Dun dun dun. Another Prometheus or something more than just a blockbuster?
The Last Wave (1977)
A bit of a culture clash in Australia between a society and aboriginals, who are defended by a lawyer when accused of murder. However, the aboriginal prophecy of the last wave dampens the situation, as it seems the world will drown. Anyone who liked Picnic of Hanging Rock will find just as much atmospheric goodness here.
The Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Pre-apocalyptic classic where humans are effectively turned into shells. Depending on what pharmacy you go to this could be a documentary. Nature vs. nature, lack of personal identity, timeless themes they are.
The Road (2009)
That one depressing movie no one wanted to talk about. Basically a tale of survival, far better than the Walking Dead could ever be, where a man and his son try to stay optimistic about the human condition. It's not really a spoiler to say this doesn't go over to well.
Delicatessen (1991)
Jean-Pierre Jeunet's (Amélie) post-apocalyptic film about a small little colony who seemingly live like nothing had ever happened. The circumstances turn on their head over and over, because Jeunet is insane and the black humor here works off improbability and morality. Extremely unique at least.
Oblivion (2013)
Another post-apocalyptic story, but in English and featuring Tom Cruise, who returns to a next-to-barren Earth to maintain machines that are harboring energy from the oceans, which would help the last remaining humans on the planet join the rest of the species on Titan. Problem is, no one knows what happened before. Dun dun dun. Another Prometheus or something more than just a blockbuster?
The Last Wave (1977)
A bit of a culture clash in Australia between a society and aboriginals, who are defended by a lawyer when accused of murder. However, the aboriginal prophecy of the last wave dampens the situation, as it seems the world will drown. Anyone who liked Picnic of Hanging Rock will find just as much atmospheric goodness here.
Last edited by wintertriangles; 07-13-14 at 01:26 PM.
