It seems Hollywood’s infatuation with the end of the world has found its place in 2009 with releases such as Knowing this past March and upcoming releases such as 9, The Road and 2012 later this year. I never saw The Horsemen, but I know it had an apocalyptic theme, and films such as Terminator Salvation and even Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen threaten the continued existence of the human race. So, with such a situation at hand what better time than now to take a look at what I believe to be the best apocalyptic films of all-time… or at the very least of those I have seen…
We all have a morbid curiosity when it comes to the world’s end. Will it go with a whimper or a bang? Will the apocalypse be man-made, ape-made, E.T.-made, nature-made, or God-made? Will I be holding Nicolas Cage’s hand when the fireball hits or will I survive and roam the wasteland in my Toyota Prius searching for gas and Twinkies? Who knows? The only thing I know is I dig a good film involving the apocalypse. And for decades Hollywood has obliged by giving us several glimpses into what could be the end. Here are the ones that have made a lasting impression. I must warn though. Spoilers lie ahead… just as may the end of life as you know it. BEWARE!
