If you were captivated by the eerie, intimate storytelling of I Think We're Alone Now (2008), this article is for you. We've curated a list of 10 movies and shows that share its hauntingly personal exploration of obsession, loneliness, and fandom. Whether you're drawn to its unsettling tone or its deep dive into human psychology, these picks will keep you enthralled.

The Last Man on Earth (1964)
Description: A pioneering post-apocalyptic story about a scientist who believes he's the sole survivor of a vampire plague, dealing with loneliness and madness.
Fact: This was the first film adaptation of Richard Matheson's novel 'I Am Legend', which inspired multiple remakes. Vincent Price starred in and helped finance the production.


The Quiet Earth (1985)
Description: A post-apocalyptic sci-fi film where the protagonist wakes up to find himself seemingly the last person on Earth, exploring themes of isolation and survival.
Fact: The film's ending is famously ambiguous, leaving viewers to interpret the protagonist's fate. It was shot in New Zealand, giving it a unique, desolate landscape.


Children of Men (2006)
Description: Set in a dystopian future where humanity faces extinction, this film explores themes of hope and perseverance amidst societal breakdown.
Fact: Several long, continuous shots in the film were technically groundbreaking, with one action sequence lasting over 4 minutes without cuts. The film's dystopian details were inspired by real-world refugee crises.


28 Days Later (2002)
Description: A gripping tale of survival in a world overrun by rage-infected humans, emphasizing the psychological toll of isolation and societal collapse.
Fact: The film was shot on digital video, giving it a raw, documentary-like feel. The iconic empty London scenes were filmed at dawn with police permission to briefly close streets.


The Road (2009)
Description: A bleak, emotionally intense story of a father and son navigating a post-apocalyptic world, focusing on survival and the bond between them.
Fact: The film's gray, washed-out color palette was achieved by digitally removing all vibrant colors in post-production. It's based on Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.


The Book of Eli (2010)
Description: A post-apocalyptic journey story with spiritual undertones, following a man protecting a sacred text in a lawless world.
Fact: The film's washed-out look was achieved by shooting in infrared and then color-correcting. Denzel Washington trained in a special martial arts style for his blind fighting scenes.


The Battery (2012)
Description: An intimate character study set against a zombie apocalypse, focusing on the relationship between two former baseball players as they navigate isolation.
Fact: The entire film was made for just $6,


The Survivalist (2015)
Description: A tense, minimalist thriller about a man living alone in a post-collapse world, focusing on the harsh realities of survival and trust.
Fact: The entire film was shot in chronological order, which is rare for feature films. It was made on an extremely low budget but received critical acclaim for its raw authenticity.


The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)
Description: A fresh perspective on the zombie genre, blending horror with philosophical questions about humanity's future.
Fact: The fungal infection in the film is based on real-life cordyceps fungi that control insects' behavior. The child lead had no prior acting experience before being cast.


A Quiet Place (2018)
Description: A unique take on post-apocalyptic survival where silence means safety, exploring family dynamics under extreme pressure.
Fact: The film uses very little dialogue, with only about 25 lines of spoken words throughout. The creatures' sound design was created by slowing down and distorting the noises of snapping shrimp.
