A scientist awakens to find himself alone in the world. In a desperate attempt to search for others, he finds only two who have their own agenda.A scientist awakens to find himself alone in the world. In a desperate attempt to search for others, he finds only two who have their own agenda.A scientist awakens to find himself alone in the world. In a desperate attempt to search for others, he finds only two who have their own agenda.
- Awards
- 10 wins & 1 nomination
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- TriviaFirst science-fiction film ever produced in New Zealand.
- GoofsThe crew was very careful during takes to not to film any activity in the background of scenes that would spoil the illusion of there being nothing living left on Earth. So much so that the assistant director would constantly stare at the background where ever the lens was pointing during takes to ensure nothing was inadvertently caught. However, as mentioned, a car can be seen in the far distance in the scene just before Zac goes into the church and again at about 1hr 3m 03sec when Api and Joanne are jogging down a foggy hill, a white car can clearly be seen driving past in the top right of the frame.
- Crazy creditsDuring the closing credits the scene cuts to a close up of Zac Hobson staring in stunned disbelief at what he's beholding. Then he realizes he's still holding his mini-tape recorder in his left hand, and after a moment of contemplation lets it drop to his side, as if there are no words to describe the sight.
- Alternate versionsDue to Pete Smith's Maori accent, the American VHS release of the film, as well as the DvD version, dub the lines of Api with an uncredited actor using a much deeper and stronger voice.
- SoundtracksPrelude No. 2
Performed by Kenny Burrell
Featured review
worth a watch, but patchy
For some reason, I saw this film at the cinema when it first came out. I think I might have been attracted by the classic S.F. poster, with the ringed planet rising behind a city. Well - I remember being intrigued by the film, but a little disappointed, and on watching it again on DVD all these years later, I feel just the same way.
It's worth a watch, and in many ways it's a neat and original little film. It's much more effective in the first half, when the narrative is driven by the main character's discovery of the disaster that has occurred.
The reaction of the protagonist to his new found "freedom" is well handled, believable and treads just the right line between comedy and tragedy. But when the other characters start to appear, the rot sets in, and I felt the film lost its way.
Also - the basic film-making began to creak. Some really bad acting began to be noticeable, and the director seemed to be grabbing at Hollywood action clichés to bulk out his film (eg the narrow squeeze driving the lorry through the gap, the pointless and unresolved stand-off between the two guys over the girl etc).
In science fiction terms, the basic premise was neat and interesting, but not really explored at all. And the more that was revealed, the worse it got - disbelief was NOT suspended!
But - I still like the film, would recommend it, and might even watch it again myself in another 20 or so years!
It's worth a watch, and in many ways it's a neat and original little film. It's much more effective in the first half, when the narrative is driven by the main character's discovery of the disaster that has occurred.
The reaction of the protagonist to his new found "freedom" is well handled, believable and treads just the right line between comedy and tragedy. But when the other characters start to appear, the rot sets in, and I felt the film lost its way.
Also - the basic film-making began to creak. Some really bad acting began to be noticeable, and the director seemed to be grabbing at Hollywood action clichés to bulk out his film (eg the narrow squeeze driving the lorry through the gap, the pointless and unresolved stand-off between the two guys over the girl etc).
In science fiction terms, the basic premise was neat and interesting, but not really explored at all. And the more that was revealed, the worse it got - disbelief was NOT suspended!
But - I still like the film, would recommend it, and might even watch it again myself in another 20 or so years!
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- Also known as
- Quiet Earth - Das letzte Experiment
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- Budget
- $1,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,123,135
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $9,825
- Oct 20, 1985
- Gross worldwide
- $2,123,562
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