Discovery Channel's: The Colony (seasons 1&2)
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- A reality show that first aired in 2009
- A group of post-apocalyptic survivors trying to survive during the aftermath of a catastrophic event.
- Loved it! Season 1 was very good and lots of fun to watch. Season 2-not as good but still entertaining for a watch.
- I recommend it
National Geographic's: Doomsday Preppers
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- This show features Preppers from all over the United States as they prepare for calamity of all forms.
- My husband and I enjoy watching the show together.
- I will say that, in my opinion, there are times when people are featured on the show that you really have to wonder about where their ideas came from because they don't always make sense.
- My husband and I have pulled a number of prepping ideas from the show that we would like to use in our own preparation plans or have begun to use.
- There are some pretty neat/interesting ideas on the show---some of which tend to make us a little jealous.
National Geographic's: American Blackout
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- What would happen if the United States were struck by a cyber attack that devastated the power grid. This show depicts that scenario.
- A bit of an eye opener
- I recommend it to preppers and most especially to non-preppers
- This show brings up a number of excellent points to think on.
- To those with motion sickness...beware! Shaky cameras throughout.
The Postman
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Starring: Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, and Olivia Williams
Directed By: Kevin Costner
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It is 2013. War has crippled the Earth. Technology has been erased. Our only hope is an unlikely hero.
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Starring: Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, and Olivia Williams
Directed By: Kevin Costner
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It is 2013. War has crippled the Earth. Technology has been erased. Our only hope is an unlikely hero.
- My thoughts- On movie database it is, sadly, only rated as a 5.9/10. I would probably rate it at about 8.0/10. That's just my opinion though.
- It's a solid film with a good story and characters that you can back.
- It's on the top of my list as far as Post-Apocalyptic films are concerned!
- It's a film that you can come back to time and time again.
Alive
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Synopsis:
Uruguayan rugby team stranded in the snow swept Andes are forced to use desperate measures to survive after a plane crash.
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Uruguayan rugby team stranded in the snow swept Andes are forced to use desperate measures to survive after a plane crash.
- This film is based on a true story.
- Incredible story, I couldn't even begin to imagine what their situation would've been like!
- I recommend this film, it was a good watch!
Alone in the Wilderness
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This documentary tells the story of Dick Proenneke who, in the late 1960s, built his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park.
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This documentary tells the story of Dick Proenneke who, in the late 1960s, built his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park.
- My husband convinced me to watch this film with him one night. I wasn't sure that I would enjoy it however...for a film that is about a man who goes a builds a cabin it was actually quite fascinating!
- It was really interesting to watch.
- A must see!
Blast from the Past
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A romantic comedy about a naive man who comes out into the world after being in a nuclear fallout shelter for 35 years.
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A romantic comedy about a naive man who comes out into the world after being in a nuclear fallout shelter for 35 years.
- Extremely jealous of the preps and bomb shelter in this movie, every prepper's dream!
- It's entertaining.
Jericho
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A small town in Kansas is literally left in the dark after seeing a mushroom cloud over near-by Denver, Colorado. The townspeople struggle to find answers about the blast and solutions on how to survive.
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A small town in Kansas is literally left in the dark after seeing a mushroom cloud over near-by Denver, Colorado. The townspeople struggle to find answers about the blast and solutions on how to survive.
- My thoughts: Almost stopped watching because I wasn't enjoying it. I mean seriously---one full episode like half way through the show spent on recapping everything that happened up until that point. However---that being said, if you can make it through the first half of the season...the last half is totally worthwhile!!! Glad I kept watching it, by the end I was left wishing for more.
- The first half of the first season didn't seem dire enough for my liking, considering the circumstances that they were in.
- The acting was a little on the weak side.
- It has a graphic novel!
Goodbye World
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When a mysterious terrorist attack causes chaos in the cities, a group of friends take refuge in their countryside cabin. But the challenges of living in a post-apocalyptic world soon take their toll on relationships within the group.
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When a mysterious terrorist attack causes chaos in the cities, a group of friends take refuge in their countryside cabin. But the challenges of living in a post-apocalyptic world soon take their toll on relationships within the group.
- I haven't seen this one, just came across the trailer within the last week. If anyone wishes to share any info about it let us know.
Testament (1983)
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The life of a suburban American family is scarred after a nuclear attack.
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The life of a suburban American family is scarred after a nuclear attack.
- based on the novel "The Last Testament" by Carol Amen
- Didn't like it. One of the most depressing films I've ever seen.
- Felt like the people in this film didn't even attempt to survive, it was like the had completely abandoned all hope and that was that.
- Husband and I spent the film wanting to know more details about what was going on after the nuclear attack.
Dual Survival
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- Reality Television Series that is into its 4th season
- A pair of trained survival experts are dropped into a variety of survival scenarios and must survive using their skills, training, and their surroundings
The Road
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Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee
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A post-apocalyptic tale of a man and his son trying to survive.
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Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee
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A post-apocalyptic tale of a man and his son trying to survive.
- My thoughts: didn't care for it and wouldn't watch it again---found parts of it to be quite disturbing.
- Based on a book
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
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An insane general triggers a path to nuclear holocaust that a war room full of politicians and generals frantically try to stop.
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An insane general triggers a path to nuclear holocaust that a war room full of politicians and generals frantically try to stop.
- It has a strange title but gave it a shot. It's a little weird at times but surprisingly good! Really enjoyed this one.
The Book of Eli
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Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis
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A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
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Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis
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A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
- Really enjoyed this one.
- My only real complaint was it had a little too much profanity for my liking.
- Thought Denzel's character was really cool.
- Had a good cast.
Revolution
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Fifteen years after a permanent global blackout, a group of revolutionaries seeks to drive out an occupying force posing as the United States Government
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Fifteen years after a permanent global blackout, a group of revolutionaries seeks to drive out an occupying force posing as the United States Government
- Just started watching this one and have to say that I'm both unimpressed and disappointed. The acting isn't great and there are a lot of holes.
- I find that I spend the whole time going...man their hair is sure perfect for living in a post-apocalyptic society or why on Earth would you just waste ammo like that or why are they doing that- that's the most stupid thing to do in a survival scenario. For people living in this sort of society I figure they would have developed just a little more sense than what these people have. There is lots that bugs me about the show.
- After only the 2nd episode I was about done with this one. I'm still plugging away just to give it a fair chance but its not easy.
Utopia
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Since the dawn of time, humans have always wondered: does a perfect world exist? Now, we get the chance to build one. Will it be ultimate happiness or utter chaos? Fifteen pioneering Americans leave their everyday lives and move to an isolated, undeveloped location - for an entire year - where they are challenged to create their own civilization from scratch.
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Since the dawn of time, humans have always wondered: does a perfect world exist? Now, we get the chance to build one. Will it be ultimate happiness or utter chaos? Fifteen pioneering Americans leave their everyday lives and move to an isolated, undeveloped location - for an entire year - where they are challenged to create their own civilization from scratch.
- Aires Sept. 7, 2014 on FOX
The 100
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Set 97 years after a nuclear war has destroyed civilization, when a spaceship housing humanity's lone survivors sends 100 juvenile delinquents back to Earth in hopes of possibly re-populating the planet.
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Set 97 years after a nuclear war has destroyed civilization, when a spaceship housing humanity's lone survivors sends 100 juvenile delinquents back to Earth in hopes of possibly re-populating the planet.
- Just started watching this series. I am so far finding the acting to be a little weak from some of the young actors but stronger among the adults.
- The storyline is interesting so far, enough so that I'm interested in watching more.