12 Apocalyptic Movies to Watch Before the World Ends Friday

If the Mayans knew what they were talking about, Friday is it for all of us — here are the very best apocalyptic movies ever to keep you entertained until the giant balls of fire fall from the sky

"MELANCHOLIA": Lars von Trier directed this 2011 drama about two planets — Earth and the aptly named Melancholia — colliding. Instead of depicting global hysteria, however, the film focuses on the unique perspective of two sisters whose personal lives are in as much trouble as the planet.

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