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"The Quiet Earth" is a 1985 New Zealand science fiction film directed by Geoff Murphy and starring Bruno Lawrence. The narrative centers on a scientist who awakens to find himself seemingly the last person on Earth after a global scientific experiment goes catastrophically wrong. The film explores themes of isolation, madness, and the human drive for connection in a depopulated world. It is based on the 1981 novel of the same name written by Craig Harrison.
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The Quiet Earth ranks #38 of 117 in the Post Apocalyptic Fiction ranking, behind The Children of Men, ahead of Dies the Fire.
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How good is The Quiet Earth?
The Quiet Earth scores 7.35/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Post Apocalyptic Fiction category.
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