This is a
list of dystopian films. A
dystopia (from the Greek δυσ- and τόπος, alternatively,
cacotopia,
kakotopia,
cackotopia, or
anti-utopia) is an imaginary community or society that is undesirable or frightening. It is literally translated as "not-good place", an
antonym of
utopia. Such societies appear in many artistic works, particularly in stories
set in a future. Dystopias are often characterized by
dehumanization,
totalitarian governments, ruthless
megacorporations,
environmental disaster, or other characteristics associated with a dramatic decline in society. Dystopian societies appear in many subgenres of fiction and are often used to draw attention to potential as well as real-world trends and issues in society, which can range from
environmental,
cultural,
political,
economical,
religious,
psychological,
ethical,
scientific to
technological issues, which if unaddressed could potentially lead to dystopia.