Mayan Calendar: 7 Movies about the end of the world

Mayan prophecy depicts the end of the world

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Posted: 12/15/2012

Several movies have been produced that are about the end of the world. We've compiled a list of movies that feature some natural disaster that causes the end of the world.

This article if for entertainment only, and the movie titles are in no particular order:

7) Seeking a Friend for the End of the World - Released 2012 ( WATCH TRAILER )

This movie is listed under Drama, Romance, and Sci-Fi by IMDb.com

The story is about an asteroid destined to hit the earth. It follows a character whose wife leaves him in panic. He  spends his final days searching for his high school sweetheart.

6) Armageddon - Released 1998 - ( WATCH TRAILER )

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This movie is listed under Action, Adventure, and Sci-Fi by IMDb.com

In this movie NASA discovered a asteroid that is aimed at earth. A team of oil well drillers is deployed into space to try to save the planet.

5) The Happening - Released 2008 - ( WATCH TRAILER )

This movie is listed under Sci-Fi, and Thriller by IMDb.com .

This movie depicts a series of strange events that spread throughout the country that people to take their own lives. We won't reveal the cause of the strange events so we don't spoil the movie.

4) Deep Impact - Released 1998 - (NO TRAILER AVAILABLE)

This movie is listed under Action, Drama, and Sci-Fi by IMDb.com .

This movie is about a asteroid that's header towards the earth. Only people who retreat to a massive underground shelter will survive.

3) The CoreReleased 2003 ( WATCH TRAILER )

This movie is listed under Action, Adventure, and Sci-Fi by  IMDb.com .

In this movie a new weapon designed to create earthquakes disrupts the rotation of the earth's core. Scientists then devise a plan to fix the rotation of the core and save the planet.

2) The Day After Tomorrow - Released 2004 ( WATCH TRAILER )

This movie is listed under Action, Adventure, and Drama by IMDb.com .

In this movie a shift in the ocean's current causes a disruption to the earth's weather pattern and triggers a new ice age.

1) 2012 - Released 2009 - ( WATCH TRAILER )

This movie is listed under Action, Adventure, and Dram by IMDb.com .

In this movie the earth's core shifts due to intense heat from the sun.

A series of catastrophic events lead to widespread destruction around the world. A series of ships were built by governments of the world that ensure the survival of some.

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