We all scare about the end of the world, and nothing is scarier than this, but we still find an absolute thrill when it comes to movies. These thrilling movies doubtlessly leave a lasting impression on viewers. When we talk of critics, they have also praised a few of these disaster films. But do you know which movie bears the crown of being the best? Here is the list of a few movies that we find are best, according to the critics’ review.
Mad Max: Fury Road
The rotten tomatoes rated this movie 97%. This movie starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron was lauded around the world and especially by critics. The reason why fans and critics appreciated this movie is that the film franchise is quite different from the rest. It depicts a world where savage, relentless monsters car chases with futuristic guitar and gun heroes on the hood.
Snowpiercer
The concept behind this movie was very creative. This movie did well at the box office and even received a rating of 95% by Rotten Tomatoes. Movie critic Ryan Gilbey described it as “alive with ideas and imagination.” It is far more different from one of those typical apocalyptic films about the end of the world.
Zombieland
Mixing gruesome fear, imagery, humor, and warmth all-in-one and that too in a zombie apocalypse film do you think it is easy? No, right? Well, this happened when the cast of Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Emma Stone came together in a Zombieland. Rotten Tomatoes rated it 90%, making it one of the best apocalyptic films to watch.
28 Days Later
This horror/Sci-Fi genre movie earned 87% by Rotten Tomatoes. This movie is yet another apocalyptic film showing a mysterious virus that wreaks havoc in the UK. This is one of the movies of the millennium, but it isn’t for faint-hearted. 28 Days later has been lauded and appreciated by fans and critics for its rawness.
The Matrix
This movie is jam-packed with sensational bullet-dodging, airborne karate fights, and wall sprints making it one of the most unforgettable movies. This apocalyptic movie was successful in gaining 87% rating from Rotten Tomatoes.
Some honorable mentions to add in this list:
- Shaun of the Dead: This 2004 horror film seamlessly mixes a rom-com and a zombie takeover. It follows a series of hilarious adventures of an under-achiever names Shaun and one of his best friends named Ed. This film was well-appreciated and received by viewers gaining 92% from Rotten Tomatoes.
- The Road: In the world after the apocalypse, a father needs to protect his son from a group of cannibals. This 2009 Sci-Fi drama earned 73% on Rotten Tomatoes successfully.





