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Chaos Walking (2021)
Directed by Doug Liman
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Space adventure films, Monde imaginaire, Post-apocalyptic films, Sur une planète fictive, Dystopian films
Actors Tom Holland, Daisy Ridley, Mads Mikkelsen, Kurt Sutter, Nick Jonas, Demián Bichir
Todd Hewitt est le seul enfant de Prentissville, un village d'hommes d'une planète coloniale surnommée « Nouveau Monde ». On a appris à l'enfant que ces hommes étaient les derniers habitants de la planète et que les Spackles, une race extra-terrestre, a propagé lors d'une guerre contre les hommes un virus qui les a tué eux-mêmes ainsi que toutes les femmes. C'est à ce moment-là que serait apparu « le Bruit ». Après avoir découvert un horrible secret, Todd va devoir fuir avec son chien comme seul compagnon. Il va alors rencontrer pour la première fois une fille, Viola Eade, et découvre ainsi que les femmes et les Spackles existent toujours. Todd et Viola vont alors devoir échapper au cruel maire Prentiss, qui a lancé une véritable armée à leurs trousses.
Logan's Run (1976)
, 2hDirected by Michael Anderson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Romance
Themes Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Films based on science fiction novels, Films set in the future, Political films, Dystopian films, Disaster films
Actors Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Richard Jordan, Roscoe Lee Browne, Farrah Fawcett, Peter Ustinov
In the year 2274, the remnants of human civilization live in a sealed domed city, a utopia run by a computer that takes care of all aspects of their life, including reproduction. The citizens live a hedonistic life but, to maintain the city, everyone must undergo the ritual of "Carrousel" [sic] when they reach the age of 30. There, they are vaporized and ostensibly "renewed". To track this, they are implanted at birth with a "life-clock" crystal in the palm of their hand that changes color as they approach their "Last Day." Most residents accept this promise of rebirth, but those who do not are known as "Runners" and "Sandmen" are assigned to pursue and terminate them.
Mad Max 2 (1981)
, 1h35Directed by George Miller
Origin Australie
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, Western
Themes Environmental films, Seafaring films, Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Transport films, Films about automobiles, Motocyclette, Films set in the future, Political films, Road movies, Dystopian films, Chase films, Disaster films
Actors Mel Gibson, Michael Preston, Bruce Spence, Vernon Wells, Virginia Hey, Emil Minty
Five years after avenging his wife and child, with supplies of petroleum having become nearly exhausted following a major energy crisis and a global war, ex-Main Force Patrol officer "Mad" Max Rockatansky (Mel Gibson) roams the now depopulated and desolate desert in his scarred, black supercharged V-8 Pursuit Special, scavenging for food, water, and fuel. His only companions are an Australian Cattle Dog and a rare functioning firearm–a sawed-off shotgun–for which ammunition is very scarce.
Doomsday (2008)
, 1h45Directed by Neil Marshall
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes La fin du monde, Medical-themed films, Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Films set in the future, Films about viral outbreaks, Catastrophe épidémiologique, Political films, Dystopian films, Disaster films
Actors Alexander Siddig, David O'Hara, Rhona Mitra, Bob Hoskins, Malcolm McDowell, Adrian Lester
In 2008, an unknown killer virus, dubbed "The Reaper Virus" infects Scotland. The UK government cannot contain or cure the virus, and they decide to build a 60-foot containment wall over the border with Scotland and its islands, isolating it from the rest of Britain.
Pandorum (2009)
, 1h48Directed by Christian Alvart
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Space adventure films, Seafaring films, Post-apocalyptic films, Transport films, Dans l'espace, Underwater action films, Films set in the future, Space opera
Actors Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Cam Gigandet, Antje Traue, Antje Traue, Norman Reedus
In 2174, the human population has exceeded the carry capacity of Earth, leading humanity to build an interstellar ark named Elysium. Its mission is to send 60,000 people on a 123-year trip to establish a colony on an Earth-like planet named Tanis. The passengers and crew are placed in hypersleep, with the crew on a hypersleep rotation to cover the entire journey. Eight years into the mission the ship receives a transmission from Earth in multiple languages: "You're all that's left of us. Good luck, God bless, and godspeed."
, 1h25Directed by Hideaki Anno
Origin Japon
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Horror, Animation, Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction
Themes Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Films set in the future, Political films, Dystopian films, Disaster films
Actors Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Yūko Miyamura, Kotono Mitsuishi, Junko Iwao, Fumihiko Tachiki
Shinji Ikari, the teenage pilot of a giant Evangelion cyborg, is distraught over the death of his friend Kaworu Nagisa. He visits fellow pilot Asuka Langley Soryu in a hospital and masturbates to her comatose body.
, 1h35Directed by Chuck Roberson, Ted Post
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Adventure, Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction
Themes Films about animals, Films about computing, Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Time travel films, Films based on science fiction novels, Films set in the future, Films about apes, Political films, Cyberpunk films, Dystopian films, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère, Arme nucléaire, Disaster films
Actors James Franciscus, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, David Watson, Roddy McDowall, Linda Harrison
Following the events of Planet of the Apes, time-displaced astronaut Taylor (Charlton Heston) and the mute Nova (Linda Harrison) are riding on horseback through the desert of the Forbidden Zone. Without warning, fire shoots up from the ground and deep chasms open. Confused by the strange phenomenon, Taylor investigates a cliff wall and disappears before Nova's eyes.
Fist of the North Star (1986)
, 1h50Directed by Toyoo Ashida
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Animation, Martial arts
Themes Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Sports films, Films set in the future, Martial arts films, Political films, Dystopian films, Disaster films
Actors Akira Kamiya, Yuriko Yamamoto, Kenji Utsumi, Chikao Ōtsuka, Toshio Furukawa, Kaneto Shiozawa
After a global-scale nuclear war, the majority of earth's surface has become a wasteland, with most of the world's survivors fighting over the few uncontaminated food and water supplies. Kenshiro, the master of the deadly martial art Hokuto Shinken, is traveling with his fiancee Yuria (Julia in English version) when they are confronted by Ken's former friend Shin of the Nanto Seiken. After defeating Ken in combat, Shin engraves seven wounds on Ken's chest and leaves him for dead, taking Yuria with him. Ken's eldest brother Raoh, having witnessed the fight without intervening, returns to his dojo and challenges his Master Ryuken's decision to choose Ken as his successor over him. Raoh kills Ryuken and proclaims he will become the ruler of the new world.
City of Ember (2008)
, 1h30Directed by Gil Kenan
Origin USA
Genres Fantastic, Fantasy, Adventure
Themes Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Films set in the future, Political films, Dystopian films, Children's films, Disaster films
Actors Saoirse Ronan, Tim Robbins, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, Martin Landau, Mackenzie Crook
In the midst of an unspecified catastrophe, an underground city is constructed to shelter a large group of survivors, with secret instructions to future generations in a small box timed to open 200 years later. This box is entrusted to the mayor of the City of Ember. Each mayor, in turn, passes the box on to his or her successor. Over time, the significance of the box is forgotten, and the succession is broken when the seventh mayor dies before revealing the importance of the box. The box opens at the allotted time, but goes unnoticed. 41 years after the box opens, Ember's electric generator begins to fail, and the reserves of canned goods and light bulbs are depleted.
The Postman (1997)
, 3hDirected by Kevin Costner
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, War, Action, Adventure, Romance, Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction
Themes Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Films about sexuality, Films based on science fiction novels, Films set in the future, Political films, Dystopian films, Arme nucléaire, Disaster films
Actors Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams, James Russo, Daniel von Bargen
In an alternate history year of 1998, an unspecified apocalyptic event known only as "The Doomwar" erased almost all technology and caused societal collapse, sending the continents back to the Dark Ages. Fifteen years later, in post-apocalyptic 2013, pockets of survivors in more rural areas have formed small villages to maintain some semblance of civilization, while others have joined militias and warlords that prey on survivors. Horses are the standard for travel, and bartering has replaced currency.
Freejack (1992)
, 1h50Directed by Geoff Murphy
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Sports films, Transport films, Time travel films, Films about automobiles, Films based on science fiction novels, Films set in the future, Auto racing films, Political films, Road movies, Cyberpunk films, Dystopian films, Chase films, Anticipation, Disaster films
Actors Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Rene Russo, Anthony Hopkins, Jonathan Banks, David Johansen
In 2009, the super-wealthy achieve immortality by hiring "bonejackers", mercenaries equipped with time travel devices, to snatch people from the past, just prior to the moment of their deaths, for use as substitute bodies. Those who escape are known as "freejacks" and are considered less than human under the law. In this dystopian future, most people suffer from poor physical health as a result of rampant drug use and environmental pollution, making them unattractive as replacement bodies.
Jason X (2001)
, 1h33Directed by James Isaac
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Adventure, Horror, Slasher
Themes Space adventure films, Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Transport films, Films set in the future, Serial killer films, Political films, Road movies, Dystopian films, Space opera, Disaster films
Actors Lexa Doig, Chuck Campbell, Jonathan Potts, Lisa Ryder, Kane Hodder, Peter Mensah
In 2008, Jason Voorhees (Kane Hodder) is captured by the United States government and held at the Crystal Lake Research Facility. In 2010, a government scientist decides to place Jason in frozen stasis after several failed attempts to kill him. While Private Samuel Johnson (Jeff Geddis) places a blanket on Jason, Dr. Wimmer (David Cronenberg), Sergeant Marcus (Markus Parilo), and a few soldiers hope to further research Jason's rapid cellular regeneration and try to take Jason. They pull off the blanket covering his body, but find Johnson dead, instead. Having broken free of his restraints, Jason kills the soldiers and Wimmer. Rowan (Lexa Doig) lures Jason into a cryogenic pod and activates it. Jason then ruptures the pod with his machete and stabs Rowan in the abdomen, spilling cryogenic fluid into the sealed room and freezing them both.
, 1h31Directed by Russell Mulcahy
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Fantastic, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Environmental films, Post-apocalyptic films, Films about terrorism, Time travel films, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Political films, Dystopian films, Films about extraterrestrial life
Actors Christophe Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen, Michael Ironside, John C. McGinley, Allan Rich
In August 1994, news broadcasts announce that the ozone layer is fading, and will be completely gone in a matter of months. In Africa, millions have perished from the effects of unfiltered sunlight. Among the dead is Connor MacLeod's wife, Brenda Wyatt MacLeod. Before dying, Brenda extracts a promise from Connor that he will solve the problem of the ozone layer.
Night of the Comet (1984)
, 1h35Directed by Thom Eberhardt
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Comedy, Horror comedy, Action, Horror, Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, Comic science fiction
Themes La fin du monde, Medical-themed films, Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Comedy science fiction films, Films set in the future, Zombie films, Films about viral outbreaks, Political films, Comedy horror films, Dystopian films, Impact events in fiction, Disaster films
Actors Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney, Robert Beltran, Geoffrey Lewis, Sharon Farrell, Michael Bowen
The Earth is passing through the tail of a comet, an event which has not occurred in 65 million years, the last time coinciding with the extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs. On the night of the comet's passage (which takes place eleven days before Christmas), large crowds gather outside to watch and celebrate.
, 1h27Directed by Dan O'Bannon
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Fantastic, Comedy, Horror comedy, Horror
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about music and musicians, Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Comedy science fiction films, Films set in the future, Zombie films, Musical films, Films about viral outbreaks, Political films, Comedy horror films, Dystopian films, Disaster films
Actors Clu Gulager, James Karen, Linnea Quigley, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews, Jewel Shepard
At a medical supply warehouse in Louisville, Kentucky, a foreman named Frank tries to impress the company's newest employee, Freddy, by showing him military drums that accidentally wound up in the basement of the building. The drum contains the remains of an army experiment gone wrong that inspired the film Night of the Living Dead. Frank accidentally unleashes the toxic gas inside the barrel, knocking them unconscious. When they wake up, Frank and Freddy discover that the body inside the tank has disappeared, believing it to have probably melted. The gas reanimates a corpse inside a meat locker, forcing Frank and Freddy to call upon their boss and warehouse owner Burt Wilson to help them deal with the situation. When the three fail to kill the walking cadaver by damaging its brain and decapitating it, Burt decides to bring the zombie to the nearby mortuary to have its dismembered parts burned in a gambit to destroy it once and for all.