Quake
Quake

Quake

1992Movie85 minEnglish

Set around the tragic events of an earthquake, a young couple experience the horror of being terrorized by a psychotic neighbor in a city where panic and fear is the order of the day.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Robert Lee (Director)Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of skilled individuals is brought together by a mysterious organization to stop a rogue scientist who plans to unleash a devastating earthquake upon Los Angeles. As they race against time, they must confront their own pasts and rely on their unique abilities to prevent a city-wide catastrophe.

Critical Reception

Quake (1992) was a direct-to-video action film that garnered a mixed reception. While praised by some for its action sequences and ensemble cast, it was often criticized for its predictable plot and low-budget feel, typical of many films in its genre during that era.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film delivers on action, with a series of well-executed fight scenes and stunts.
  • The plot, however, is considered by many critics to be derivative and lacking originality.
  • Performances are generally seen as serviceable for the genre, though not particularly memorable.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Quake' are scarce due to its direct-to-video release and age, making it difficult to ascertain specific widespread likes or dislikes. General sentiment from available comments often points to it being a typical, albeit somewhat unremarkable, 90s action flick.

Fun Fact

Lorenzo Lamas, who stars as the protagonist, is also known for his roles in 'Falcon Crest' and 'Renegade', often portraying tough, action-oriented characters.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

I'm going to go ahead and give this a 10, but, mind you, that is a 10 on the insomnia scale. Even back when I was a little kid, and I caught this first on HBO when I was about 12 or 13, I've had issues sleeping at night, or in the day, o...