The End of the World is Just the Beginning
The Premise
The Quiet Earth is a 1981 science fiction novel by New Zealand writer Craig Harrison. The novel was adapted into a 1985 New Zealand science fiction film of the same name directed by Geoff Murphy. The 2013 Penguin edition includes an introduction by Bernard Beckett.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Sci-Fi, Post-Apocalyptic, Psychological, The Quiet Earth taps into fundamental fears. The 7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of research, government, experiment continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.
- If you survived The Quiet Earth, you should read about The Element of Crime.
- If you survived The Quiet Earth, you should read about Altered States.
- If you survived The Quiet Earth, you should read about The Similars.