But they are not the only scenes that reflect real life in the coronavirus pandemic, Scrivner said.
Psychologists have found evidence that fans of apocalyptic movies – where global order is upturned – may be more resilient and better prepared to deal with the coronavirus pandemic than the rest of us.
The movies are an opportunity too, he added, for people to practice pulling themselves together when bad times come along.
“Compared to somebody who has never simulated the end of the world, you’ll be in a better place because you have that vicarious experience.”