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End Day is a 2005 docu-drama that presents five fictional doomsday scenarios through the experiences of Dr. Howell, a scientist portrayed by Glenn Conroy. The film follows his journey from a hotel room in London to a laboratory in New York City, illustrating how each disaster impacts his path and those around him. Each scenario is introduced with expert commentary, providing context to the unfolding catastrophes.
The scenarios include a mega-tsunami triggered by a volcanic eruption on La Palma, which devastates New York City, and a killer meteorite that threatens Berlin. The narrative structure repeats the day after each disaster, allowing viewers to witness the consequences of different apocalyptic events. The film combines dramatic storytelling with scientific predictions to create a unique viewing experience.
Why Watch
- •See a mega-tsunami inundate New York City.
- •Find out how Berlin evacuates from a killer meteorite.
- •Meet Dr. Howell as he navigates apocalyptic scenarios.
Did You Know
•The mega-tsunami in the film is 500 feet (150 m) tall.
•The wave from the tsunami traveled over two miles inland in New York.
•The asteroid in the killer meteorite scenario was shattered into hundreds of fragments.
•Dr. Howell's story parallels the film Groundhog Day, with repeating days.
Perfect For
Disaster movie fansScience enthusiastsApocalyptic fiction readers