Here is a frightening thriller based not on special effects gimmicks but on a dread that seems quietly spreading in the land: that the good days are ending, and climate changes or other sinister forces will sweep away our safety. "Take Shelter" unfolds in a quiet Ohio countryside with big skies and flat horizons, and involves a happy family whose life seems contented.
Sunshine, When the Wind Blows, The Girl with all the Gifts, and Greenland are among the most underrated apocalyptic movies ever made. Check out the full list.