Movies and TvShows featuring "nuclear-testing" theme.
A family celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary travels through the desert. After taking a shortcut recommended by a questionable gas station attendant, they find themselves being hunted by a group of mutated cannibals. Stranded and far from civilization, they must fight for their lives against the brutal attackers.
After French nuclear tests turn an iguana into the giant monster Godzilla, it heads towards New York City, destroying ships and fishing fleets along the way. Scientist Nick Tatopoulous studies mutations caused by radioactivity and joins a team tasked with handling the Godzilla phenomenon. Meanwhile, a news reporter named Audrey tries to steal the story and discovers that Godzilla is pregnant. With the help of the French Secret Service and the military, they locate Godzilla's nest in Madison Square Garden and destroy it before the hatchlings can escape. Godzilla is eventually killed, but one egg survives.
When a giant egg washes ashore in Japan, a land developer and a group of scientists discover that it belongs to the legendary creature Mothra. However, their plans to profit from the discovery are disrupted when Godzilla emerges from the ocean and begins rampaging through Tokyo. As the two monsters clash, the fate of the city hangs in the balance.
Godzilla Raids Again (1955) is a sci-fi movie set in Japan. After Godzilla is revived, he battles a new monster, Anguirus. The two monsters destroy Osaka as they fight to the death. The film showcases the destruction caused by the giants and the efforts of the humans to stop them.
Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran is a movie based on true events that revolves around the secret nuclear test conducted by the Indian Army in Pokhran, Rajasthan in the year 1998. The movie showcases the challenges faced by the team and their determination to protect and strengthen India's national security.
The Beast of Yucca Flats is a B-movie horror/sci-fi film set in Nevada where a vacationing family encounters a mutant monster created by nuclear testing. As the creature goes on a killing spree, a highway patrolman tries to stop it before it kills again. With its low-budget production and campy style, this psychotronic film is a must-watch for fans of classic B-movies.
1985: Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior is bombed. The attack exposed a murky world of nuclear testing and abuse of power - and inspired a generation of environmental activists.
In the Nevada desert, a group of women are kidnapped and taken to a remote barn where they are held captive by a psychopath man. The man, who has a mother fixation, subjects the women to torturous acts and experiments. As they struggle to escape, they uncover a disturbing secret involving nuclear testing and mutation. Will they be able to survive and find a way to freedom?
Blue Sky follows the story of a military family living on a base during the tumultuous 1960s. The husband and wife's relationship is tested when the husband becomes involved with a nuclear testing project, leading to infidelity and the unraveling of their marriage.
The Atomic Cafe is a documentary film that focuses on the history and impact of nuclear warfare. It covers topics such as the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the testing of nuclear weapons at Bikini Atoll, the Cold War, and the fear of a nuclear apocalypse. The film uses a mix of archival footage, government propaganda, and humorous clips to examine the culture surrounding the nuclear age.
The story of one of the great environmental disasters to befall the United States, and the terrible movie that helped bring the catastrophe to light.
The New People is a short-lived 1969 American television series on ABC that focused on a group of young college students who were returning from a trip in Southeast Asia when their plane crashed on an island in the south Pacific Ocean. The crash killed several of the college students, and all but one of the adults, who was badly injured and later died. The surviving students were the only human life remaining on the island. The island was unusual in that it had been built up as a site for a potential above-ground nuclear test which never took place, leaving all of the buildings and supplies untouched and ready for use by the survivors.
When a dinosaur-like monster is awakened by nuclear testing, it goes on a rampage, terrorizing London and causing widespread panic. A group of scientists and experts must find a way to stop the creature before it destroys the city.
Dark Blood is a neo-western thriller film set in the desert. The movie remained unfinished due to the death of its star during filming. It revolves around the story of a young man living in seclusion and his encounter with a couple whose car breaks down near his home. As they spend time together, dark secrets and hidden intentions come to light, leading to a suspenseful and thrilling climax.
Set in the aftermath of a nuclear explosion, 'Test' explores the emotional journey of a daughter as she navigates her relationship with her father, who is affected by the testing. It delves into themes of love, isolation, and loss amidst the devastation caused by the atomic bomb.
Desert Bloom follows the story of a teenage girl living in 1950s Nevada, who must navigate a turbulent family life marked by domestic abuse. As she comes of age, she struggles to find her own identity and cope with the challenges of growing up in a small city. Set against the backdrop of the atomic bomb tests in Las Vegas, the film explores themes of love, family relationships, and the lasting effects of trauma.
The exciting story of the splitting of the atom, a scientific breakthrough of incalculable importance that ushered in the nuclear age, has a dark side: the many events in which people were exposed to radiation, both intentionally and by accident.
When Lt. Col. Glenn Manning is exposed to radiation during a nuclear testing accident, he begins growing in size. As he continues to grow, he becomes increasingly volatile and destructive, causing chaos in Las Vegas and other cities. Eventually, he becomes a giant towering over the city skyline, leading to a final showdown with military forces.
Dr. Alexander Brown arrives in Las Vegas, awarded for his recent medical invention. An ex-G.I. tells Brown he was a test subject during the 1950's, exposed to atomic bomb radiation in the Nevada desert-- will Brown help the man uncover the truth? In 1950's Nevada, Brown is a young psychiatrist and a guest of the U.S. Army, where soldiers were routinely exposed to excessive radiation. The young Brown and a colleague interview soldiers, who show their ignorance and insouciance in the face of this danger. The movie intercuts scenes between the young Alexander Brown and older Alexander Brown, some thirty years after the nuclear tests. Will the decorated psychiatrist finally speak out on the atrocity he witnessed?