Human civilization lives with the haunting understanding that life will one day end and the sci-fi genre has dutifully explored the survivability of this concept with a number of fan-favorite movies set after the looming end of society for whatever reason, be it natural disasters, man-made wars or Hollywood’s fascination with zombie apocalypses. While fans have seen a number of legendary post-apocalyptic movies over the years, the last couple of decades has showcased some of the best “wasteland” movies in the genre as viewers continue to imagine their inevitable end and new beginnings that highlight the strength and adaptability of the human race.