Updated edition to david j. moore's successful World Gone Wild featuring tons of new content (nearly 500 new reviews, additional interviews, new images) Comprehensively explores the post-apocalyptic genre of films and television shows, covering more than 1,200 projects Post-apocalyptic content is more plentiful than ever, with content developed for film, TV, streaming services, and the internet Post-apocalyptic content is perennially popular, as evidenced by the recent popularity of The Hunger Games franchise ($2.97 billion worldwide box office take), The Walking Dead and its spinoffs, and other hits, as well as the buzz for The Last of Us (8.2 million viewers for the season 1 finale) The book's five-level rating system and short, easily digestible reviews help readers navigate the abundance of post-apocalyptic content to separate the brilliant from the toxic First edition sold has sold nearly 3,000 copies Exclusive interviews with directors, actors, and creative team members provide additional insight on various post-apocalyptic films, including Resident Evil, Doomsday, Cyborg, Miracle Mile, Robot Jox, Battlefield Earth, A Quiet Place, and The Last Ship Covers the genre's iconic films (The Road Warrior, Escape from New York, and The Terminator) and newer smash hits (The Hunger Games, Mad Max: Fury Road, and The Walking Dead), while devoting equal time and attention to the genre's smallest, most-obscure films. A vast subgenre index helps guide genre fans' apocalyptic binge watching.