10 Best Films About Pandemics
8. World War Z (2013)
This Brad Pitt film blends the genre of science fiction with some non fiction elements that present a rather smart and psychological thrill ride. What sets this apart from the rest of the listed films is the near perfect blend of a (somewhat) realistic and grounded reaction to a seemingly supernatural pandemic.
In a world that is quickly overrun by a pathogen that seemingly turns those infected into zombies who live only to spread the pathogen further, we follow Gerry Lane as he observes certain characteristics that the pathogen and the infected have leading him to understanding the disease better.
From Pitt's terrifying twelve second jaunt on the edge of a high rise to the mindless swarming nature of the zombies, we are left with a lump in our throat wondering how the protagonists will overcome their next challenge constantly.