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
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Not for action fans
This movie has little action, instead focussing on the realities of being put in a situation where you are the last person on Earth. It deals with the mental problems that might arise and one man's descent into, and ascent out of, madness.
The science behind the disappearance of the whole human population is best ignored as complete nonsense, but otherwise the movie is solid enough fare.
Likewise the non-Hollywood ending appealed to me, even if I haven't the faintest idea what happened, or why.
And if you find yourself sneering at what the hero gets up to on screen ask yourself this - What would you do if you were the last person on Earth?
The science behind the disappearance of the whole human population is best ignored as complete nonsense, but otherwise the movie is solid enough fare.
Likewise the non-Hollywood ending appealed to me, even if I haven't the faintest idea what happened, or why.
And if you find yourself sneering at what the hero gets up to on screen ask yourself this - What would you do if you were the last person on Earth?
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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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