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After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.
A celestial event causes most of humanity to go blind, leaving them vulnerable to monstrous, mobile plants called Triffids. A small group of sighted survivors, led by Bill Masen, must navigate a world plunged into chaos and darkness. They struggle not only against the predatory Triffids but also against the desperate and dangerous actions of other survivors.
The Day of the Triffids is a cult classic of British science fiction cinema, often praised for its atmospheric tension and memorable creature design, despite its low budget. While some critics noted its B-movie roots and occasional narrative unevenness, it is widely regarded as a faithful and effective adaptation of John Wyndham's novel, delivering a chilling post-apocalyptic vision.
Praised for its chilling premise and effective creature effects.
Lauded for its atmospheric and suspenseful build-up.
Noted for being a memorable and influential B-movie sci-fi horror.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's enduring creepiness and the unique concept of killer plants. Many appreciate its vintage sci-fi charm and suspenseful narrative.
The Triffids themselves were created using a combination of puppetwork, stop-motion animation, and actors in costumes, giving them a unique and unsettling movement.
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I loved this film as a child - and almost sixty years later, it is still a very entertaining, fast-moving sci-fi tale. A meteor shower deposits loads of walking plants that render their victims blind. Before we know it, civilisation is faci...
_**Attack of the Plant Monsters**_ After a curious meteor shower creates havoc on Earth, a merchant navy officer (Howard Keel) in England is forced to contend with mobile vegetation-based creatures; meanwhile on an island off of Cornwall...
This was solid and surprisingly very effective at getting across both the dread and horrific atmosphere of such a predicament--and would make a very good double bill with Kaufman's (70's) 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers'. I love my veggies,...