Media & Entertainment websites
These are the Media & Entertainment sites in the Ultimate Survival Library, a curated directory of survival and prepping websites. Survival/prepping films, TV shows, documentaries, reality series, and fiction — screen and print entertainment about survival.
- 10 Cloverfield Lane
After a car accident, a woman wakes up in an underground bunker with strangers, uncertain if the outside world is safe following an unspecified catastrophe. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10_Cloverfield_Lane" target="_blank">10 Cloverfield Lane (Wikipedia)</a>
- 127 Hours
Based on a true story, this film recounts the ordeal of a mountain climber trapped by a boulder, forcing him to make a desperate choice to survive. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/127_Hours" target="_blank">127 Hours (Wikipedia)</a>
- 299 Days
Official site for the 299 Days prepping fiction book series by Glen Tate and related titles like A Great State. Offers book purchases, author interviews, and prepping-themed blog posts.
- A Quiet Place
In a post-apocalyptic world, a family must live in silence to avoid blind creatures that hunt by sound, highlighting the extreme measures necessary for survival. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Quiet_Place_(film)" target="_blank">A Quiet Place (Wikipedia)</a>
- Adrift
After a catastrophic hurricane, a couple must battle the treacherous ocean and uncertain conditions to navigate toward safety. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrift_(2018_film)" target="_blank">Adrift (Wikipedia)</a>
- Alive
Based on true events, this film portrays a Uruguayan rugby team’s desperate struggle for survival following a plane crash in the Andes, with harrowing choices along the way. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alive_(1993_film)" target="_blank">Alive (Wikipedia)</a>
- All Is Lost
A solitary sailor, battling the elements and dwindling supplies, faces a relentless struggle for survival at sea. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Is_Lost" target="_blank">All Is Lost (Wikipedia)</a>
- Alone TV Show
The Alone TV Show subreddit is a community dedicated to discussions about the survival reality series 'Alone.' Fans can share their thoughts on episodes, discuss survival strategies used by participants, and engage in debates about the challenges and outcomes of the show.
- Arctic
After a plane crash in the desolate Arctic, a man must contend with brutal cold and isolation as he struggles to find rescue. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_(2018_film)" target="_blank">Arctic (Wikipedia)</a>
- Backcountry
A couple’s camping trip in the remote woods turns into a nightmare as they find themselves stalked by a predatory bear in the vast wilderness. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backcountry_(film)" target="_blank">Backcountry (Wikipedia)</a>
- Bird Box
After mysterious forces trigger mass chaos and violence, a mother and her children must navigate a dangerous world without ever seeing what lurks outside. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_Box" target="_blank">Bird Box (Wikipedia)</a>
- Buried
A man wakes up to find himself buried alive inside a coffin, with only a cell phone and limited time to devise an escape plan. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buried_(film)" target="_blank">Buried (Wikipedia)</a>
- Cargo
In a post-apocalyptic landscape, a man embarks on a perilous journey to save his infant daughter, confronting both external dangers and inner turmoil. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cargo_(2017_film)" target="_blank">Cargo (Wikipedia)</a>
- Cast Away
A FedEx executive (Tom Hanks) survives a plane crash and is stranded on a deserted island, relying on ingenuity and hope to endure his isolation. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cast_Away" target="_blank">Cast Away (Wikipedia)</a>
- Cliffhanger
After a plane crash in the mountains, a skilled climber (Sylvester Stallone) must rescue stranded survivors while contending with the unforgiving terrain. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliffhanger_(film)" target="_blank">Cliffhanger (Wikipedia)</a>
- Discovery – Dual Survival
Two survival experts with contrasting approaches demonstrate techniques for overcoming harsh environments. Official URL: <a href="https://www.discovery.com/shows/dual-survival" target=_blank>Discovery – Dual Survival</a>
- Discovery – Man vs. Wild (Born Survivor: Bear Gryl
Bear Grylls shows viewers how to survive in extreme wilderness settings by tackling nature head-on. Official URL: <a href="https://www.discovery.com/shows/man-vs-wild" target=_blank>Discovery – Man vs. Wild (Born Survivor: Bear Grylls)</a>
- Everest
Based on true events, climbers on Mount Everest face the ferocious wrath of nature as they struggle against a catastrophic storm. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everest_(2015_film)" target="_blank">Everest (Wikipedia)</a>
- History – Surviving Disaster
Explores historical disasters and the remarkable human stories of endurance and survival in their aftermath. Official URL: <a href="https://www.history.com/shows/surviving-disaster" target=_blank>History – Surviving Disaster</a>
- In the Heart of the Sea
The true story behind the sinking of a whaleship inspires this epic tale of survival, as the crew battles the forces of nature and their own desperation at sea. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Heart_of_the_Sea_(film)" target="_blank">In the Heart of the Sea (Wikipedia)</a>
- Into the White
Based on a true story, British and Norwegian pilots are forced to cooperate for survival after being shot down over the harsh Norwegian wilderness during WWII. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_the_White" target="_blank">Into the White (Wikipedia)</a>
- Into the Wild
A young man abandons his conventional life to venture into the Alaskan wild, seeking freedom and meaning at the cost of isolation. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_the_Wild_(film)" target="_blank">Into the Wild (Wikipedia)</a>
- Jeremiah Johnson
A rugged man ventures into the Rocky Mountains, confronting the challenges of nature and Native American territories while establishing his identity as a mountain man. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremiah_Johnson" target="_blank">Jeremiah Johnson (Wikipedia)</a>
- Kon-Tiki
This film dramatizes Thor Heyerdahl’s legendary 1947 raft expedition across the Pacific Ocean, highlighting human ingenuity and perseverance against nature’s vast challenges. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kon-Tiki_(film)" target="_blank">Kon-Tiki (Wikipedia)</a>
- Life of Pi
Following a shipwreck, a young man is stranded on a lifeboat in the Pacific Ocean with an unexpected companion—a Bengal tiger—leading to an extraordinary tale of survival and spirituality. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_of_Pi_(film)" target="_blank">Life of Pi (Wikipedia)</a>
- Lone Survivor
Based on a true account, this film follows a Navy SEAL team ambushed in Afghanistan, highlighting the grit and sacrifice required to survive against overwhelming odds. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lone_Survivor_(film)" target="_blank">Lone Survivor (Wikipedia)</a>
- Media Fire Site 1
This MediaFire link provides access to a downloadable resource related to survival and preparedness. Users can access and download the file to gain valuable information on various aspects of survival.
- Media Fire Site 2
This MediaFire link offers a downloadable file focused on emergency preparedness and survival strategies. The content is designed to help users enhance their knowledge and skills in handling survival situations.
- Naked and Afraid Show
The Naked and Afraid Show subreddit is a fan community for the survival reality series 'Naked and Afraid.' Members discuss episodes, survival tactics, and the experiences of participants, as well as share their thoughts on the show's challenges.
- National Geographic – Doomsday Preppers
A reality series that follows families preparing for potential disasters and societal collapse. Official URL: <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/doomsday-preppers/" target=_blank>National Geographic – Doomsday Preppers</a>
- No Escape
A family becomes entangled in a violent uprising while overseas, forcing them to fight for survival amid chaos and uncertainty. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Escape_(2015_film)" target="_blank">No Escape (Wikipedia)</a>
- Oblivion
In a post-apocalyptic Earth devastated by alien conflict, a technician discovers unsettling truths about his mission and the remnants of humanity. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oblivion_(film)" target="_blank">Oblivion (Wikipedia)</a>
- Only the Brave
This film pays tribute to the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of firefighters whose courageous battle against massive wildfires highlights the human spirit in the face of nature’s fury. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Only_the_Brave_(film)" target="_blank">Only the Brave (Wikipedia)</a>
- Open Water
After a scuba diving excursion, a couple finds themselves accidentally abandoned in the open ocean, facing dehydration, exposure, and lurking dangers beneath the surface. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Water_(film)" target="_blank">Open Water (Wikipedia)</a>
- Prepare!
Blog focused on tips and discussion for surviving the end of the world and SHTF scenarios. Covers post-apocalyptic themes including vehicles from films like Damnation Alley and Battletruck. Includes older posts on preparedness topics with occasional product reviews.
- Rescue Dawn
A U.S. fighter pilot’s harrowing escape after being shot down over Vietnam, this film chronicles his determination and resourcefulness in the face of captivity. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rescue_Dawn" target="_blank">Rescue Dawn (Wikipedia)</a>
- Sahara
Adventurer and former military man embarks on a desert expedition in search of treasure and encounters life-threatening challenges in the process. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahara_(2005_film)" target="_blank">Sahara (Wikipedia)</a>
- Sanctum
Based on true events, a team of cave divers becomes trapped in an underwater cave system, forcing them to overcome claustrophobia, flooding, and dwindling hope. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctum_(film)" target="_blank">Sanctum (Wikipedia)</a>
- Snowpiercer
Survivors of a failed climate experiment inhabit a perpetually moving train, where a rigid class system forces a revolutionary fight for survival. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowpiercer_(film)" target="_blank">Snowpiercer (Wikipedia)</a>
- Survival Pulse
Aggregates noteworthy survivalist and prepper blog posts and news articles published in the past 24 hours. Curates daily how-to, DIY, and expert content with links to guides on prepping, stockpiling, and emergency readiness. Maintains a directory of top survival sites and sales resources for preparedness gear.
- The 33
Based on the true story of the 2010 mining disaster in Chile, this film follows 33 miners who become trapped underground and must muster the will to survive. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_33_(film)" target="_blank">The 33 (Wikipedia)</a>
- The Book of Eli
In a post-apocalyptic America, a lone wanderer guards a sacred book that could hold the key to rebuilding civilization, facing marauders and the ravages of a lawless world. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Eli" target="_blank">The Book of Eli (Wikipedia)</a>
- The Colony
In a frozen, post-apocalyptic world, survivors living in an underground colony must contend with internal conflicts and external threats to stay alive. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Colony_(film)" target="_blank">The Colony (Wikipedia)</a>
- The Divide
Survivors of a nuclear attack find themselves confined in a basement, where the struggle for resources and sanity leads to a breakdown of societal norms. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Divide_(2011_film)" target="_blank">The Divide (Wikipedia)</a>
- The Edge
Two men struggle for survival in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash, facing not only nature’s brutal elements but also a formidable, man-eating bear. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Edge_(1997_film)" target="_blank">The Edge (Wikipedia)</a>
- The Forest
Venturing into Japan’s infamous Aokigahara forest in search of her missing twin, a woman encounters eerie, survival-horror scenarios in nature’s dark recesses. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Forest_(2016_film)" target="_blank">The Forest (Wikipedia)</a>
- The Grey
After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, a group of oil-men must survive not only the brutal environment but also relentless wolf attacks. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grey" target="_blank">The Grey (Wikipedia)</a>
- The Impossible
A family’s harrowing experience during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami is depicted in this emotional survival drama, highlighting resilience in the face of nature’s fury. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Impossible_(2012_film)" target="_blank">The Impossible (Wikipedia)</a>
- The Martian
Stranded alone on Mars after a mission mishap, an astronaut uses ingenuity and limited resources to survive while awaiting rescue. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Martian_(film)" target="_blank">The Martian (Wikipedia)</a>
- The Mountain Between Us
Following a plane crash in a snow-covered wilderness, two strangers must forge an uneasy alliance to brave the elements and find rescue. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mountain_Between_Us" target="_blank">The Mountain Between Us (Wikipedia)</a>
- The Perfect Storm
A fishing vessel and its crew are caught in a monstrous storm at sea, battling towering waves and relentless winds in a desperate fight for survival. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Perfect_Storm" target="_blank">The Perfect Storm (Wikipedia)</a>
- The Preparedness Encyclopedia
The Preparedness Encyclopedia (TPE) is a comprehensive resource covering a wide range of topics related to emergency preparedness and survival. It includes detailed information, guides, and checklists to help users prepare for different types of disasters.
- The Revenant
In the harsh winter wilderness, frontiersman Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) embarks on a brutal journey of survival and revenge after being left for dead. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Revenant_(2015_film)" target="_blank">The Revenant (Wikipedia)</a>
- The Road
In a bleak post-apocalyptic world, a father and his young son traverse a desolate landscape, clinging to hope as they battle starvation, exposure, and human cruelty. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Road_(film)" target="_blank">The Road (Wikipedia)</a>
- The Shallows
A surfer finds herself stranded on a precarious rock formation, facing a relentless great white shark and the raw power of the ocean. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shallows_(film)" target="_blank">The Shallows (Wikipedia)</a>
- The Survivalist
Set in a dystopian future, a solitary man ekes out a living in the wilderness until unexpected visitors challenge his fiercely guarded survival strategies. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Survivalist_(film)" target="_blank">The Survivalist (Wikipedia)</a>
- The Way Back
In this epic journey, a group of prisoners escapes a Siberian gulag and traverses a hostile landscape in search of freedom. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_Back_(2010_film)" target="_blank">The Way Back (Wikipedia)</a>
- These Final Hours
In the final hours before an apocalyptic event, a man embarks on an emotional journey that questions the nature of survival and redemption. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/These_Final_Hours" target="_blank">These Final Hours (Wikipedia)</a>
- Touching the Void
This harrowing docudrama recounts the near-fatal mountaineering expedition of Joe Simpson in the Peruvian Andes, emphasizing the will to live against overwhelming odds. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touching_the_Void" target="_blank">Touching the Void (Wikipedia)</a>
- Vertical Limit
When a team of climbers becomes stranded on a perilous Himalayan peak, a daring rescue mission unfolds amid extreme altitudes and treacherous conditions. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_Limit" target="_blank">Vertical Limit (Wikipedia)</a>
- WikiPedia Download
Wikipedia offers a database download option, allowing users to obtain offline copies of its vast collection of articles. This resource is valuable for accessing information in situations where internet connectivity is limited or unavailable.
- World War Z
A former UN investigator races against time to stop a zombie pandemic, navigating a world where survival means constant vigilance. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_Z_(film)" target="_blank">World War Z (Wikipedia)</a>
- Z for Zachariah
In a post-nuclear fallout landscape, a young woman believes she is the last survivor—until the arrival of another challenges her assumptions about trust and survival. Official URL: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z_for_Zachariah_(film)" target="_blank">Z for Zachariah (Wikipedia)</a>