Compilation of (good) Pre/Post Nuclear War Movies
TV & Movies that are either realistic or
worthwhile.
No Schwarzeneggerz, monsters, mutants, zombies or aliens (unless they're über cool).
Work in progress - Please email suggestions for the list.
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Rating System |
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| A+ | A perfect film - Do not die before seeing it. |
| A | Very good - Go out of your way to see it. |
| B | Worth taping or copying. |
| C | Worth watching on TV while doing something else too. |
| D | Worth watching on TV if there is nothing else on and you are really lonely or drunk, or possibly asleep. |
| F | Sux0rs. Avoid at all costs. Read a book or sumptin'. |
| () | No rating or unknown |
| * | Rating on
recommendation (I ain't seen it personally) |
| ? | Rating based on
old memory May not still be true on 2nd viewing |
\The (mostly) Good Stuff\
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
The Twilight Zone:
Time Enough at Last - 11/20/59
The Omega Man
Soylent Green (ok - not nuclear, but y'know)
Planet of the Apes
The End of All Fears
\A mutant (or two), but they're worthwhile\
Mad Max (1979)
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)\Not that great, but honorable mention\
\Sux0rs\
Broken Arrow
Waterworld
\Ain't seen it yet\
War Games
The War Game (1965)
Atomic Cafe
China Syndrome