Panic in Year Zero! (1962)
92 mins | Melodrama | 4 July 1962
Cast:
Ray Milland, Jean Hagen, Frankie Avalon [ More ]Director:
Ray MillandWriters:
Jay Simms, John MortonProducers:
Arnold Houghland, Lou RusoffCinematographer:
Gilbert WarrentonEditors:
William Austin, Anthony CarrasProduction Designer:
Daniel HallerProduction Company:
Alta Vista ProductionsThe 28 Dec 1961 LAT referred to the picture by its working title, Survival. According to the 5 Jan 1962 LAT, principal photography was scheduled to begin 21 Feb 1962. A news item in the 18 Apr 1962 Var noted that the title was changed to End of the World. Three weeks later, the 4 May 1962 DV listed the film as Panic in Year Zero, among upcoming releases from American International Pictures (AIP).
The 17 May 1962 DV revealed that composer Les Baxter began recording that day at Republic Studios, in separate sessions with a jazz group and a full orchestra. The 8 Jun 1962 DV noted that principal photography took place in Los Angeles, CA. Two months later, the 10 Aug 1962 DV announced openings at fifty Los Angele-area theaters on 5 Sep 1962. Reviews were tepid, with the 29 Jun 1962 DV and 7 Sep 1962 LAT expressing annoyance over Baxter’s “rock-’n’-roll” score. Public response was more enthusiastic, evidenced by the 21 Sep 1962 DV, which included the film among the three titles responsible for a projected 200 percent increase in AIP’s gross receipts.
Rereleased in Mar 1965 as The End of the World. ...
The 28 Dec 1961 LAT referred to the picture by its working title, Survival. According to the 5 Jan 1962 LAT, principal photography was scheduled to begin 21 Feb 1962. A news item in the 18 Apr 1962 Var noted that the title was changed to End of the World. Three weeks later, the 4 May 1962 DV listed the film as Panic in Year Zero, among upcoming releases from American International Pictures (AIP).
The 17 May 1962 DV revealed that composer Les Baxter began recording that day at Republic Studios, in separate sessions with a jazz group and a full orchestra. The 8 Jun 1962 DV noted that principal photography took place in Los Angeles, CA. Two months later, the 10 Aug 1962 DV announced openings at fifty Los Angele-area theaters on 5 Sep 1962. Reviews were tepid, with the 29 Jun 1962 DV and 7 Sep 1962 LAT expressing annoyance over Baxter’s “rock-’n’-roll” score. Public response was more enthusiastic, evidenced by the 21 Sep 1962 DV, which included the film among the three titles responsible for a projected 200 percent increase in AIP’s gross receipts.
Rereleased in Mar 1965 as The End of the World.
Survival
The End of the World
Harry Baldwin, his wife, Ann, and their two children, 17-year-old Karen and 19-year-old Rick, leave their home in Los Angeles for a fishing trip. Two hours after their departure, they hear a tremendous explosion and learn that the city has been demolished by a nuclear attack. It soon becomes apparent that the greatest danger facing them is from the hordes of frightened looters running rampant. After deciding their safest course is to proceed to their vacation spot, they stop to pick up provisions and ammunition. When they reach their fishing spot, they set up home in a cave, where they will be protected from radiation. Nearby, three young hoodlums have taken over a farmhouse and are ravaging the countryside. They murder a couple who have followed the Baldwins to the area. Two of the thugs come upon Karen when she is alone and brutally rape her. They are shot by Harry and Rick, who also find that the youths have been holding a girl, Marilyn Hayes, as their prisoner. Taken to the cave, she is menaced by the third thug, but she takes Rick's rifle and kills him. When the radio reports that Los Angeles is safe, the family and Marilyn prepare to return to civilization and face the enormous task of ...
Harry Baldwin, his wife, Ann, and their two children, 17-year-old Karen and 19-year-old Rick, leave their home in Los Angeles for a fishing trip. Two hours after their departure, they hear a tremendous explosion and learn that the city has been demolished by a nuclear attack. It soon becomes apparent that the greatest danger facing them is from the hordes of frightened looters running rampant. After deciding their safest course is to proceed to their vacation spot, they stop to pick up provisions and ammunition. When they reach their fishing spot, they set up home in a cave, where they will be protected from radiation. Nearby, three young hoodlums have taken over a farmhouse and are ravaging the countryside. They murder a couple who have followed the Baldwins to the area. Two of the thugs come upon Karen when she is alone and brutally rape her. They are shot by Harry and Rick, who also find that the youths have been holding a girl, Marilyn Hayes, as their prisoner. Taken to the cave, she is menaced by the third thug, but she takes Rick's rifle and kills him. When the radio reports that Los Angeles is safe, the family and Marilyn prepare to return to civilization and face the enormous task of rebuilding.
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