10 Movies and Shows Similar to Daylight’s End (2016)

Description: Like 'Daylight's End', '28 Days Later' features a fast-paced, intense survival story in a world ravaged by a virus that turns people into violent creatures. Both films use desolate urban landscapes and a sense of urgency to heighten tension. The themes of isolation and humanity's fragility are central to both.

Fact: Directed by Danny Boyle, the film revitalized the zombie genre with its 'infected' rather than traditional zombies. The iconic empty London scenes were shot at dawn with permission to briefly close streets. The film's budget was only $8 million but it grossed over $82 million worldwide.

Description: Both 'The Crazies' and 'Daylight's End' feature ordinary people turning violently aggressive due to an infection. The films share themes of government containment efforts and small-town settings overrun by madness. The tension between survival and maintaining one's humanity is central to both.

Fact: A remake of George Romero's 1973 film of the same name. The film's water contamination premise was inspired by real events in Romero's hometown. Timothy Olyphant's sheriff character was written specifically for him after the director saw him in 'Deadwood'.

Description: Both 'I Am Legend' and 'Daylight's End' focus on a lone survivor in a post-apocalyptic world dealing with nocturnal, vampire-like creatures. The films share themes of isolation, scientific experimentation gone wrong, and the struggle to maintain humanity in extreme circumstances. The visual style of abandoned cities is prominent in both.

Fact: Will Smith's dog in the movie was played by his real-life pet German Shepherd. The film has three different endings, with the theatrical version differing significantly from the original novel. Times Square was recreated with remarkable detail for the film's post-apocalyptic scenes.

Description: Similar to 'Daylight's End', 'World War Z' presents a global pandemic that turns people into aggressive, fast-moving creatures. Both films feature intense action sequences and explore societal collapse. The military response to the outbreak is a significant element in both stories.

Fact: The film's production was troubled, with extensive reshoots changing much of the third act. Brad Pitt's company Plan B produced the film. Despite mixed reviews, it became the highest-grossing zombie film ever at the time of release.

Description: While more bleak and less action-oriented than 'Daylight's End', 'The Road' shares the post-apocalyptic setting and themes of survival against all odds. Both films portray a harsh world where humanity's worst and best traits emerge under extreme pressure. The father-son relationship in 'The Road' mirrors the protective relationships in 'Daylight's End'.

Fact: Based on Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Viggo Mortensen went method for the role, including sleeping in his costume and eating expired food. The film's gray color palette was achieved through extensive digital color correction.

Description: Both 'The Book of Eli' and 'Daylight's End' feature a lone warrior navigating a dangerous post-apocalyptic landscape. The films share a similar visual aesthetic of desolation and lawlessness. Religious symbolism and the search for meaning in a broken world are themes present in both.

Fact: Denzel Washington trained extensively in kali stick fighting for his role. The entire film was color-graded to appear almost monochromatic. Gary Oldman's character was inspired by Joseph Stalin according to the directors.

Description: Similar to 'Daylight's End' (2016), 'The Walking Dead' explores a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies where survivors must band together to fight for their lives. Both emphasize survival, human resilience, and the breakdown of society. The gritty, realistic tone and focus on character-driven stories amidst chaos are key similarities.

Fact: 'The Walking Dead' is based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman. The show's pilot episode was directed by Frank Darabont, known for 'The Shawshank Redemption'. It became one of the most-watched cable TV shows in history, peaking at over 17 million viewers for its season 5 premiere.

Description: This TV series shares with 'Daylight's End' the premise of a world decimated by a virus, though with a comedic twist. Both explore how individuals cope with extreme isolation and the constant threat of infection. The contrast between daylight safety and nighttime danger is a key element in both.

Fact: Will Forte created, wrote, and starred in the series. The show was originally conceived as a film starring Jack Black. It was the first scripted series to debut on the FOX Broadcasting Company's Animation Domination HD block.

Description: This French zombie film shares with 'Daylight's End' the concept of nocturnal zombies and a protagonist barricaded in a building. Both films focus intensely on one survivor's psychological struggle against isolation and constant threat. The use of sound design to create tension is notable in both.

Fact: The film is based on the novel 'La nuit a dévoré le monde' by Pit Agarmen. Director Dominique Rocher came from a background in music videos. The zombies were intentionally made silent to increase the psychological horror.

Description: Like 'Daylight's End', this film presents a unique twist on the zombie apocalypse genre with intelligent infected children. Both explore themes of what it means to be human and feature military elements trying to contain the outbreak. The films share a gritty, realistic approach to the genre.

Fact: Based on the novel by M.R. Carey, who also wrote the screenplay. The fungal infection premise is scientifically plausible, inspired by real cordyceps fungi. Glenn Close prepared for her role by studying military generals and their mannerisms.