Top 10 Sci-Fi Films About Diseases

Description: A team of scientists investigates a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism that wipes out an entire town. It's a pioneering film in the genre of science fiction dealing with biological threats.

Fact: The film was based on Michael Crichton's novel, which was inspired by real-life Project Blue Book.

Description: Charlton Heston stars as the last man on Earth after a biological war, dealing with mutated survivors. It's a classic post-apocalyptic tale with a disease at its core.

Fact: The film was loosely based on Richard Matheson's novel "I Am Legend."

Description: This film follows the outbreak of a deadly virus from Africa to the US, showcasing the race against time to contain it. It's a classic example of how science fiction can mirror real-world fears about pandemics.

Fact: Dustin Hoffman reportedly did his own stunts for some scenes, including a helicopter sequence.

Description: After a mysterious toxin contaminates the water supply of a small town, residents turn into violent, deranged killers. It's a horror-infused take on the disease theme.

Fact: This is a remake of George A. Romero's 1973 film of the same name.

Description: Will Smith plays a scientist in a post-apocalyptic world where he's seemingly the last human, fighting off infected creatures. The film explores themes of isolation and survival.

Fact: The film's ending was changed from the book's more ambiguous conclusion.

Description: Four friends navigate a world ravaged by a deadly virus, exploring themes of survival, morality, and human nature in the face of an apocalyptic disease.

Fact: The film was shot in a mere 20 days, giving it a raw, intense feel.

Description: While not directly about a human disease, the film features a virus that enhances ape intelligence, leading to human downfall. It's an indirect exploration of biological threats.

Fact: The film used real chimpanzees for some scenes, alongside CGI.

Description: A medical thriller that eerily predicted the global response to pandemics, 'Contagion' explores the rapid spread of a virus and the efforts to find a vaccine.

Fact: The film was used by the CDC as an educational tool for public health response.

Description: An epidemic of blindness spreads through a city, leading to chaos and the breakdown of society. The film examines human behavior under extreme conditions.

Fact: The film was shot in Canada, with many scenes filmed in an abandoned hospital.

Description: A convict is sent back in time to gather information about a virus that wiped out most of the human population. The film blends time travel with the theme of a devastating disease.

Fact: Terry Gilliam's vision for the film was influenced by the French short film "La Jetée."