In our latest Hidden Gems exploration, the Geek Girl Soup team delves into apocalypse-themed films (and TV)—lesser-known or long-forgotten films and series focusing on the apocalypse. We discuss hard-hitting oldies, such as “Testament” and “The Day After,” peak-80s “Night of the Comet,” and new films such as “Once Upon a Time in the Apocalypse” and “Pulse.” We share the latest entertainment news, a few recommendations, a preview of next week’s episode (hello, Silo!), and a few essential tips for surviving the apocalypse.

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Episode Intro

[00:01:00] 80s Classics & Nostalgia

[00:02:00] News: Wildfires in Los Angeles, insurance struggles, and celebrity reactions.

[00:16:24] Recommendations

[00:17:00] Modern Apocalyptic Indie Films, such as “Once Upon a Time in the Apocalypse” and “After the End.”

[00:19:18] Zombie Subgenre, such as “The Night Eats the World” and the cultural fascination with the undead in apocalypse storytelling.

[00:28:50] Comparing Perspectives: Contrasts between UK and US takes on apocalyptic cinema, with mentions of “Threads,” “The Day After,” and “Testament.”

[00:46:00] Practical Survival Skills: A light-hearted discussion about necessary apocalypse skills: firing weapons, riding motorcycles, and navigating without tech.

[01:03:00] Upcoming Apocalyptic Media: Hype around upcoming media, including sequels to “Greenland” and speculative projects like “The Day After Tomorrow 2.”

[01:05:51] Silo Teaser & Sign-Off

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Original music by Garrett Thompson

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