Top 10 Apocalypse Horror Films

Description: George A. Romero's classic sequel to "Night of the Living Dead" where survivors take refuge in a shopping mall amidst a zombie apocalypse.

Fact: The film was shot in a real shopping mall in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, which was closed for renovations, allowing the crew to use it as a set. The film's budget was relatively low, but it became a cult classic.

Description: In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Max Rockatansky battles marauding gangs to protect a community with a precious fuel supply. It's a high-octane, post-apocalyptic chase.

Fact: The film was shot in the Australian outback, where the harsh conditions mirrored the film's setting. The iconic leather jacket worn by Mel Gibson was made from kangaroo hide.

Description: In a world where humans can no longer reproduce, a former activist helps protect the only pregnant woman, leading to a harrowing journey through a dystopian England.

Fact: The film features several long, uninterrupted takes, including a famous 6-minute scene shot in a single take. The movie was shot in London, but many scenes were altered to look like a dystopian future.

Description: This film redefined the zombie genre with its fast-moving infected and a bleak, post-apocalyptic London. It's a chilling exploration of human nature when society collapses.

Fact: The film was shot on digital video to give it a raw, documentary feel. Also, the iconic scene where Jim wakes up in a deserted hospital was filmed in an actual abandoned hospital.

Description: A climate catastrophe plunges the world into a new ice age, forcing survivors to navigate a frozen wasteland. It's a blockbuster disaster film with horror elements.

Fact: The film was inspired by real climate change theories, though it takes dramatic liberties. The iconic scene of the Statue of Liberty covered in ice was created using CGI.

Description: A fast-paced, globe-trotting zombie outbreak movie where a former UN investigator races to find a cure before humanity is wiped out.

Fact: The film had a notoriously troubled production with numerous reshoots and rewrites. The ending was entirely reshot, and the original ending was much darker.

Description: After a mysterious mist envelops a small town, residents must survive against creatures within it. The film's ending is one of the most shocking in horror cinema.

Fact: The ending was changed from Stephen King's novella, and King himself praised it as one of the best adaptations of his work. The film's creatures were designed by KNB EFX Group.

Description: A father and son journey through a post-apocalyptic America, facing starvation, cannibals, and the loss of hope. It's a harrowing tale of survival and the human spirit.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations including Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Louisiana to capture the desolate, ashen landscape. Viggo Mortensen lost 30 pounds to portray the emaciated father.

Description: In a post-apocalyptic world, a lone wanderer carries a book that holds the key to humanity's salvation, pursued by a ruthless warlord.

Fact: The film was shot in New Mexico to capture the desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape. Denzel Washington learned to use a machete for his role, which became a signature weapon in the film.

Description: In this silent horror, a family must live in silence to avoid creatures that hunt by sound. It's a unique take on the apocalypse, focusing on the terror of noise.

Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to capture the genuine reactions of the actors, especially the children. John Krasinski, who directed and starred, also wrote the script with his wife Emily Blunt.