The two survivors, Newman and Matthews, encounter some mutants before discovering that Los Angeles has been completely destroyed.

While out seeking supplies one day, Newman and Chris encounter Sarah, who is running from a gang of bandits led by Cutter.

[1] Barkett eventually decided to produce the film independently with money collected from various friends including one who put up $51,000 ($21,000 of which was used to buy back the rights) with the final budget being around $150,000.

[1] Steve Barkett screened a rough cut of The Aftermath for Roger Corman as a potential pick-up for New World Pictures.

As of July 2021 it is available to stream on Plex[5] Creature Feature gave the movie 3 out of five stars, finding it well written and directed.