If you enjoyed the post-apocalyptic drama and survival themes of 'What Still Remains' (2018), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that capture the same tension, emotional depth, and dystopian atmosphere. Whether you're a fan of gritty survival stories or thought-provoking narratives, these recommendations will keep you hooked.
The Road (2009)
Description: A post-apocalyptic drama focusing on survival in a desolate world, emphasizing the bond between a father and son as they navigate dangers and moral dilemmas.
Fact: Based on Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The film's bleak aesthetic was achieved by shooting in locations affected by natural disasters.
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The Book of Eli (2010)
Description: Set in a dystopian future, this film follows a lone wanderer protecting a sacred book, blending action with themes of faith and survival in a lawless world.
Fact: Denzel Washington performed most of his own stunts. The film's washed-out color palette was created by digitally removing all green tones.
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The Colony (2013)
Description: A sci-fi/horror hybrid about climate survivors facing a new threat in their underground bunker, exploring paranoia and resource scarcity.
Fact: Inspired by real-world doomsday bunkers. The film's frozen wasteland was created by shooting in an active mine during Canadian winter.
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The Revenant (2015)
Description: While not post-apocalyptic, this survival epic shares themes of human endurance in extreme conditions and the relentless pursuit of justice/revenge.
Fact: Shot using only natural light. Leonardo DiCaprio actually ate raw bison liver during filming, despite being vegetarian.
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The Last Days (2013)
Description: A Spanish thriller about a mysterious pandemic causing agoraphobia, following a man's dangerous journey through Barcelona to find his girlfriend.
Fact: The film uses real abandoned locations in Barcelona. It won several Gaudí Awards (Catalan equivalent of the Oscars).
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The Rover (2014)
Description: A bleak, atmospheric tale set in Australia's outback after economic collapse, centered on a man's relentless pursuit to recover his stolen car.
Fact: Director David Michôd researched collapse scenarios by studying failed states. The film's currency is shown as American dollars due to Australia's economic collapse in the story.
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The Survivalist (2015)
Description: A tense, minimalist thriller about a man living off-grid in a post-collapse world, exploring trust and human nature when strangers arrive at his isolated shelter.
Fact: Shot in just 22 days with a micro-budget. The film contains only 128 lines of dialogue across its entire runtime.
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The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)
Description: A unique take on post-apocalyptic survival featuring a special child who may hold the key to humanity's future, blending horror elements with moral complexity.
Fact: Based on the novel by M.R. Carey, who also wrote the screenplay. The fungal infection premise was inspired by real-world cordyceps parasites.
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The Domestics (2018)
Description: A married couple navigates a dangerous, faction-divided America in this violent yet darkly humorous post-apocalyptic road movie.
Fact: Features a fictional map of the U.S. divided into territories ruled by bizarre gangs. The film's production design incorporated everyday objects as improvised weapons.
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The Day (2011)
Description: A gritty survival story following a group of warriors in a barren future, focusing on their struggle to find sanctuary and the sacrifices it demands.
Fact: Filmed in Ontario during winter, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C. The production used abandoned farmhouses as sets.
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