Apocalyptic Visions in 21st Century Films

About this book

"The apocalypse on the big screen has expanded beyond familiar end-of-the-world movies. Using CGI effects, filmmakers are depicting the end of the world with stunning realism. The authors explore the phenomenon of cinematic apocalypse and its origins in both our anxieties and real-world events, and identify some flashes of hope in the desolate landscape"--