"You're all Doomed!" Contest

rhett · 07-29-2008, 07:46 PM

It's been awhile since our last contest, but courtesy of Universal we've got five copies of Neil Marshall's DOOMSDAY to give away. Since the film liberally takes from a variety of sources without shame, from ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK to MAD MAX, I figured this giveaway should be fitting. All you need to tell us is which post-apocalyptic film does it best!

Simply post in this thread with your favorite apocalyptic film, whether it's from NEW YORK, the sleazy streets of Italy or somewhere else entirely, and tell us why. Everyone who posts in this thread will be entered into the contest, and on Sunday, August 1st, 6 winners will be chosen at random.

DOOMSDAY (HorrorDVDs review here) comes out today, but if you're prepared to wait a few days, it could be yours for free.

So now, what's your favorite apocalyptic film, and why?

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rhett · 07-29-2008, 07:54 PM

Don't know where to start? Here's a list of post-apocalyptic films over the years.

07-29-2008, 08:24 PM

I am going to go with 12 Monkeys.

It was good solid performances from Willis and Stowe with Brad Pitt showing he was more then just some pretty boy actor with his excellent nut case roll and the great direction of Terry Gilliam.

Max

Ptflea2 · 07-29-2008, 08:30 PM

Give me Road Warrior any day of the week. One of my favorite movies of all time. "I am gravely disappointed. Again, you have made me unleash my dogs of war."

Cosmo · 07-29-2008, 08:38 PM

I'm going with Escape From New York. The movie is awesome from start to finish, and Snake Plisskin is a great character.

Grim · 07-29-2008, 08:41 PM

Definitely the Road Warrior. Escape from New York is a close second, though.

Suicide · 07-29-2008, 08:41 PM

I'm pretty fond of The New Barbarians (or Warriors of the Wasteland if you prefer). Not a great movie, or even a good movie but it's ridiculously entertaining. Plus you get Fred Williamson, George Eastman as another character whose name is a number and Bob. And that clear "armor" Scorpion wears at the end is possibly the greatest thing I've ever seen someone forced to wear in a movie.

07-29-2008, 08:44 PM

planet of the apes, the original.

Katatonia · 07-29-2008, 08:54 PM

This is one genre of film that I absolutely love, and it's extremely difficult to pick a favorite, but...

It has to be Richard Stanley's Hardware. Why? The signature Stanley atmosphere, the oddball characters, and the use of P.I.L.'S The Order of Death which was practically born for this film and fits right in. Now, get the pesky legal matters settled and release a worthy DVD already!!!

a few words of wisdom from the film:

"It's stupid, sadistic and suicidal to have children right now."

"Machines don't understand sacrifice - neither do morons."

"Kill! Kill! Kill! Today's death count is 578"

An honorable mention goes to Cyborg 2 which is so bad, yet so good! Too bad the R1 DVD is a junky pan & scan version, as the film looks grand in it's 2.35:1 OAR.

baggio · 07-29-2008, 09:03 PM

Many to pick but I will go with The Road Warrior with Escape from New York right behind it.

The Road Warrior is just fantastic. Its got everything. Gose, awesome opening, great chase sequences, etc...

"I'm the Ayatollah of Rock & Rolla"

Ash J. Williams · 07-29-2008, 09:07 PM

Doomsday for real.

You gave it a favorable review, Rhett, but you were still way too harsh on it. The movie kicks so much ass I can't begin to describe my love for it.

There are better movies in the genre, sure. But Doomsday.

Horrorphilly · 07-29-2008, 09:17 PM

I really enjoyed Escape from L.A. It was my first post apocalyptic movie Ive seen in a long ass time.It had everything a action movie deserves.Explosions,surfing in the streets of L.A. and must I forget Kurt Russell.

Sean

CrazyFatEthel · 07-29-2008, 09:19 PM

I have to go with Dr. Strangelove, it is one of the most accurate Portrayals of what could happpen if a man like the "Dr." was in power during this time period. The direction, acting, and writing are all just jaw dropping in my opinion, this is one of the few cinematic masterpieces that all film lovers must have in their collection and a must see for all ages.

7dizbust · 07-29-2008, 09:31 PM

The UK drama Threads is my favorite. Very realistic, makes the US mini series The Day After look like a tupperware party. My favorite scene, when the daughter of the main protagonist gives birth some years after the nuclear war, and is aghast at what comes out of her.
http://www.cdwow.us/Threads/product/view/232350
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090163/

spawningblue · 07-29-2008, 09:42 PM

Have to go with Escape from New York. Carpenter owned the 80s, and this movie was one of the greats. Kurt Russell was perfect as Snake Plisskin, as was the direction and settings. The scene where the crazy gang come out of the sewers and Snake Plisskin is hiding, so tense!

07-29-2008, 07:46 PM	#1
rhett Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 8,875	"You're all Doomed!" Contest It's been awhile since our last contest, but courtesy of Universal we've got five copies of Neil Marshall's DOOMSDAY to give away. Since the film liberally takes from a variety of sources without shame, from ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK to MAD MAX, I figured this giveaway should be fitting. All you need to tell us is which post-apocalyptic film does it best! Simply post in this thread with your favorite apocalyptic film, whether it's from NEW YORK, the sleazy streets of Italy or somewhere else entirely, and tell us why. Everyone who posts in this thread will be entered into the contest, and on Sunday, August 1st, 6 winners will be chosen at random. DOOMSDAY (HorrorDVDs review here) comes out today, but if you're prepared to wait a few days, it could be yours for free. So now, what's your favorite apocalyptic film, and why? . Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's a good scream...it's a good scream..."

07-29-2008, 07:54 PM	#2
rhett Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 8,875	Don't know where to start? Here's a list of post-apocalyptic films over the years. __________________ "It's a good scream...it's a good scream..."

07-29-2008, 08:41 PM	#6
Grim HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,277	Definitely the Road Warrior. Escape from New York is a close second, though. __________________ AIM: MrGrim132002

07-29-2008, 08:41 PM	#7
Suicide Space Bastard! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 2,533	I'm pretty fond of The New Barbarians (or Warriors of the Wasteland if you prefer). Not a great movie, or even a good movie but it's ridiculously entertaining. Plus you get Fred Williamson, George Eastman as another character whose name is a number and Bob. And that clear "armor" Scorpion wears at the end is possibly the greatest thing I've ever seen someone forced to wear in a movie. __________________ My DVDAficionado THE MANCHESTER MORGUE - Horror & Exploitation News & Reviews Space Bastard! - From the creators of The Manchester Morgue! Sites I have no affiliation with, but highly recommend: Hysteria Lives! . Bleeding Skull .

07-29-2008, 08:54 PM	#9
Katatonia Hellbound Heart Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 15,903	This is one genre of film that I absolutely love, and it's extremely difficult to pick a favorite, but... It has to be Richard Stanley's Hardware. Why? The signature Stanley atmosphere, the oddball characters, and the use of P.I.L.'S The Order of Death which was practically born for this film and fits right in. Now, get the pesky legal matters settled and release a worthy DVD already!!! a few words of wisdom from the film: "It's stupid, sadistic and suicidal to have children right now." "Machines don't understand sacrifice - neither do morons." "Kill! Kill! Kill! Today's death count is 578" An honorable mention goes to Cyborg 2 which is so bad, yet so good! Too bad the R1 DVD is a junky pan & scan version, as the film looks grand in it's 2.35:1 OAR. __________________ "The machines are faster and the bombs are worse, as we're all sucked into this unholy curse." - Saint Vitus - War Is Our Destiny DVD Profiler Collection

07-29-2008, 08:24 PM	#3
Max Yokell Guest Posts: n/a	I am going to go with 12 Monkeys. It was good solid performances from Willis and Stowe with Brad Pitt showing he was more then just some pretty boy actor with his excellent nut case roll and the great direction of Terry Gilliam. Max

07-29-2008, 08:30 PM	#4
Ptflea2 Maniac Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 749	Give me Road Warrior any day of the week. One of my favorite movies of all time. "I am gravely disappointed. Again, you have made me unleash my dogs of war."

07-29-2008, 08:38 PM	#5
Cosmo Screamy Bopper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14	I'm going with Escape From New York. The movie is awesome from start to finish, and Snake Plisskin is a great character.

07-29-2008, 08:44 PM	#8
geeare Guest Posts: n/a	planet of the apes, the original.

07-29-2008, 09:03 PM	#10
baggio HackMaster Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 5,786	Many to pick but I will go with The Road Warrior with Escape from New York right behind it. The Road Warrior is just fantastic. Its got everything. Gose, awesome opening, great chase sequences, etc... "I'm the Ayatollah of Rock & Rolla"

07-29-2008, 09:07 PM	#11
Ash J. Williams Maniac Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 630	Doomsday for real. You gave it a favorable review, Rhett, but you were still way too harsh on it. The movie kicks so much ass I can't begin to describe my love for it. There are better movies in the genre, sure. But Doomsday. __________________ www.justpressplay.net - SaulB

07-29-2008, 09:17 PM	#12
Horrorphilly Maniac Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 865	I really enjoyed Escape from L.A. It was my first post apocalyptic movie Ive seen in a long ass time.It had everything a action movie deserves.Explosions,surfing in the streets of L.A. and must I forget Kurt Russell. Sean

07-29-2008, 09:19 PM	#13
CrazyFatEthel HackMaster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,222	I have to go with Dr. Strangelove, it is one of the most accurate Portrayals of what could happpen if a man like the "Dr." was in power during this time period. The direction, acting, and writing are all just jaw dropping in my opinion, this is one of the few cinematic masterpieces that all film lovers must have in their collection and a must see for all ages.

07-29-2008, 09:31 PM	#14
7dizbust Victim Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: new orleans area Posts: 61	The UK drama Threads is my favorite. Very realistic, makes the US mini series The Day After look like a tupperware party. My favorite scene, when the daughter of the main protagonist gives birth some years after the nuclear war, and is aghast at what comes out of her. http://www.cdwow.us/Threads/product/view/232350 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090163/

07-29-2008, 09:42 PM	#15
spawningblue Deadite Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,379	Have to go with Escape from New York. Carpenter owned the 80s, and this movie was one of the greats. Kurt Russell was perfect as Snake Plisskin, as was the direction and settings. The scene where the crazy gang come out of the sewers and Snake Plisskin is hiding, so tense!

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