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Eco · Climate science · published 2026-08-25 · via The Guardian

Revisiting 'The Quiet Earth': a 1985 sci-fi film about isolation and madness

The 1985 New Zealand film 'The Quiet Earth' explores the psychological toll of total isolation. A scientist discovers he is one of the few survivors of a mysterious event and eventually meets others. The movie is noted for its haunting depictions of empty urban spaces and its influence on later horror films.

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