The quality of movies and television shows is at an all-time high, in terms of both production value and caliber of acting. There are a few flops from time to time, but that's the nature of show business. One of the more popular genres in cinema is the dystopic, post-apocalyptic future where everybody is fighting to survive while a self-serving antagonist with nefarious intentions hides around every corner. Many of these projects are wildly popular for good reason. They often serve as cautionary tales that are heavily influenced by the biggest anxieties of the time.