Planet of the Apes

The film's depiction of a future where humanity has devolved into a savage state, contrasting with an evolved species, strongly parallels the evolutionary divergence and degradation seen in 'The Time Machine'.

The concept of humanity being replaced or superseded by evolved sentient animals (apes in this case, dogs in 'City') is a direct thematic link to Simak's work.

The film builds on 'Godzilla's' precedent of using large-scale destruction and allegorical monsters to critique nuclear anxiety, culminating in its iconic twist ending about humanity's self-destruction.

The dramatic societal reversal and the loss of human dominance can be seen as an extension of the fears of loss of identity and control explored in The Body Snatchers.

The film taps into the cultural anxieties about nuclear war and humanity's ultimate demise, echoing the stark, realistic depiction of nuclear aftermath found in 'On the Beach'.

The film's allegorical critique of nuclear war and human folly directly resonates with the themes of Dr. Strangelove, depicting the catastrophic consequences of unchecked power.

Explores a world where civilization has collapsed, and humanity struggles for survival in a harsh, lawless environment.

The series dramatically depicts humanity being overthrown by a new, intelligent species (Cylons), and the subsequent struggle for survival and identity, echoing the societal reversal of 'Planet of the Apes'.

The concept of an evolved animal species dominating a planet and developing complex civilization, while humans are either absent or degraded, finds a strong thematic precursor in 'Planet of the Apes'.