Post Apocalyptic Films - List Your Faves!

[Sandy G]

Shifting gears a bit, any of you ever read the book "Warday" by Whitley Strieber & James Kunetka ? It was a novel about events that took place about 5 years after a Soviet strike. They got New York & DC, the missile bases in the Dakotas, & San Antonio- but the South & California were pretty much spared. The most damage was NOT caused by the bombs as much as it was by the EFFECTS of the bombs- EMP damage rendered most electronic devices useless, except tube stuff, there were weird new diseases, the Japanese pretty much ran what was left of the western US, while Great Britain ran the East, lots of famines, etc. It was told in a semi-documentary fashion & it was obvious the authors had done their homework, which made the book even more chiiling. It came out in '83, & was set in '93.

[soundmotor]

Originally Posted by Sandy G

Shifting gears a bit, any of you ever read the book "Warday" by Whitley Strieber & James Kunetka ? It was a novel about events that took place about 5 years after a Soviet strike. They got New York & DC, the missile bases in the Dakotas, & San Antonio- but the South & California were pretty much spared. The most damage was NOT caused by the bombs as much as it was by the EFFECTS of the bombs- EMP damage rendered most electronic devices useless, except tube stuff, there were weird new diseases, the Japanese pretty much ran what was left of the western US, while Great Britain ran the East, lots of famines, etc. It was told in a semi-documentary fashion & it was obvious the authors had done their homework, which made the book even more chiiling. It came out in '83, & was set in '93.

I've read it. It is bleak but a good read. If you liked it you would probably like "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy. A film based on the book is due in November and stars Viggo Mortensen as the main character.

No Spoilers In This Thread Please. (Not everyone will read the book.)

[Cantabury Guy]

Time Machine(1960) with Rod Taylor and Yvette Mimieux

[mhardy6647]

Originally Posted by Sandy G

Shifting gears a bit, any of you ever read the book "Warday" by Whitley Strieber & James Kunetka ? It was a novel about events that took place about 5 years after a Soviet strike. They got New York & DC, the missile bases in the Dakotas, & San Antonio- but the South & California were pretty much spared. The most damage was NOT caused by the bombs as much as it was by the EFFECTS of the bombs- EMP damage rendered most electronic devices useless, except tube stuff, there were weird new diseases, the Japanese pretty much ran what was left of the western US, while Great Britain ran the East, lots of famines, etc. It was told in a semi-documentary fashion & it was obvious the authors had done their homework, which made the book even more chiiling. It came out in '83, & was set in '93.

Sounds like the first book of a "California trilogy" written by SF writer Kim Stanley Robinson. The first book was called The Wild Shore. The others are The Gold Coast and Pacific Edge

[TejasRichard]

would be Sailor Song, by Ken Kesey. Truly an excellent read. Although I guess it's more of a "during-" than "post-" apocalyptical piece....

[electroking]

Originally Posted by drknstrmyknight

2009 Inauguation Ball

I would rather say 2017 Inauguration Ball, guaranteed to feature a
different Feature Actor/Actress with respect to 2009!

[Greyhawk17]

The "Stand"...Steven King, book better than mini-series,....."Alas Babylon'.
"Logan's Run",....."Silent Running"......."Babylon 5"......"Red Dawn".......
Cheers, T

[ranf1970]

How about 1984?

[markus]

Originally Posted by mhardy6647

Barkeep, I'll have what he's having...

ya know, from a toy's point of view, that's not a crazy pick

[Bogframe]

I'll also vote for Tank Girl. There's just something about a girl showering in sand...not to mention strapping on a torpedo bra and yelling
"Die Die Die Die!"

[eric0108]

Planet of the Apes is probably my favorite, but there are many that are close
This isn't really post apocalyptic, but the Warriors is a classic.
I think Mystic would agree

[eric0108]

By the way I have the book Warday and have read it more then once. I actually have a Kearny Fallout Meter kit that I haven't built yet. The time may come.

[Fedallah]

Stalker.

Yeah, it's a pretty weird movie.

[Rome]

A very underrated movie IMO is "Day of the Triffids."

You will never take your sight for granted ever again!

Rome

[ducati_EL34]

Originally Posted by JesusChrysler

Wasn't Cherry 2000 about a guy who tries to get his hooker/robot back?

Yes. Rather than post apocalyptic, it was set in a post mass STD scare. In the opening scene in a singles bar, a man (maybe the main character) is talking to a woman and she has a printed questionnaire, with questions like how many people have you slept with, use protection, etc.