10 Cloverfield Lane movie quotes follow the lives of three people in an underground bunker to protect themselves from a seemingly unsafe world outside. The science fiction thriller was written by Josh Campbell, Matt Stuecken, and Damien Chazelle, and directed by Dan Trachtenberg. Called a "blood relative" to the 2008 film Cloverfield by producer J. J. Abrams, 10 Cloverfield Lane opened in theaters on March 11, 2016.
In 10 Cloverfield Lane, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) flees a fight with boyfriend ben (Bradley Cooper) but soon crashes her car. She awakes sometime later chained up in a strange underground bunker where she meets Howard (John Goodman). Howard explains that he rescued her after her crash and is holding her in his doomsday bunker for her own safety. He states that the world outside is no longer habitable due to some type of attack but they are safe in the bunker.
While Michelle finds a way to live in the bunker, along with Emmet (John Gallagher, Jr.) who is there by choice, she soon become skeptical of Howard's true motives. So with the help of Emmet, Michelle devises a plan to escape but when plans don't go as designed, and she does not find outside what she expected, things get dangerous, and fast.
10 Cloverfield Lane was just one of several great films in theaters in March 2016 alongside Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Knight of Cups, Zootopia, and London Has Fallen.
10 Cloverfield Lane Movie Quotes,
You Don't Know What's Out There
Howard: You don't know what's out there!
In an effort to convince Michelle to stay in the bunker with him and Emmet, Howard explains that Michelle is safer with them than outside. Michelle knows little about what is really happening outside, but she does have some very real suspicions about Howard.
Being Prepared
Howard: I focus on being prepared.
Like your cookie cutter doomsday prepper, Howard likes to be prepared. He's prepare to the tune of an underground bunker with years worth of canned food.
Something's Coming
Howard: Something's coming.
Howard seems to firmly believe that something apocalyptic is coming to the outside world. While his belief is technically accurate, when this world we live in will actually end, be it tomorrow or in a million years, is not known.
Don't Open That Door
Howard: No! No! No! No! No! Don't open that door! You're going to get all of us killed!
As Michelle approaches the door to the outdoor world, Howard begs her to reconsider her escape. He states that if she opens the door, they are all dead, however, whether that's the truth or just his story is yet to be determined.
I'm Going to Keep You Alive
Michelle: What are you going to do to me?
Howard: I'm going to keep you alive. You were in an accident and I saved your life by bringing you here. Everyone outside of here is dead.
Upon waking up after her car accident, Michelle is scared to learn she's been chained up in an underground bunker. Howard tries to explain that she's there for her own safety but that seems a bit hard to believe.
Down Here, We're Safe
Howard: There's been an attack, a big one. But down here, we're safe.
Howard explains why they are all in the bunker in the first place. Some huge attack took place outside and underground is their only sure place for survival.
How Do You Know This is Real?
Michelle: How do you know that this is real?
In speaking to Emmet, Michelle asks why Emmet is so sure that whatever Howard claims is happening outside is real. Emmet doesn't immediately respond, at least in this clip, but he seems to be in the bunker willingly, if that helps.
There's No Place Like Home
Howard: There's no place like home. There's no place like home. There's no place like home. There's no place like home.
Channeling his inner Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, Howard chants over and over her iconic line. While he might not have any ruby slippers to click together, he hopes this act will keep them save.
I Was Trying to Get In
Michelle: What happened to your arm? You tried to escape?
Emmet: I was trying to get in.
In asking how Emmet injured his arm, Michelle learns that Emmet is in the underground bunker with Howard by choice. But why did Howard let Emmet and Michelle in and no one else? Good question.
One Year, Maybe Two
Michelle: How long do we have to wait?
Howard: One year, maybe two
When Michelle asks how long Howard expects to be in the bunker, Howard has a somewhat clear answer. Clearly he is prepared to stay there as long as needed, until whatever he's hiding from is no longer a threat.