The Day of the Triffids

Barely based upon the book authored by John Wyndam, this was not quite the stinker I thought it would be. All the social content has been left out and the plot holes resemble swiss cheese. Speaking of cheese, the acting is pretty stinky, also. The BBC made a series that stuck to the tenets of Wyndam's book more closely. Still, I continued to watch and, of course, the answer was there, in front of us, the whole time.

The Day of the Triffids is an early exercise in plant based fear. Its influence can clearly be seen throughout cinema during the decades following its release. If not for Triffids, Killer Tomatoes may never have rolled into our collective conscience. Furthermore, evidence of Triffids long lasting mark can be seen in one of the greatest horror films of our time: The Evil Dead. The images of rape perpetrated by a tree inexorably haunted horror enthusiasts for years. Triffids, although not the originator of flora-horror (Little Shop of Horrors was released two years prior), can still be seen as a defining inspiration to all filmmakers concerned with monstrous vegetation.

Classic british scare. They remain largely clueless as to the essentials of a great horror show. Despite a totally despicable man eating plant I would never fear something I can outrun and outwit with a tad of clever and heap of smarts. I do love the pretty girls women which in this film number many. Thanks for the watch.

A movie i watched as a kid, still a good story....special effects are very 1962....still enjoyed it.

not bad!!!

I always like this movie for as long as its been around.

A favorite for many years. Great to see it again after all these years. 4 stars!!!

i loved it

Makes me want to eat a huge plate of spinach just to reek revenge on these distinctively repulsive plants. And to go after females like a mobile Triffid, since after watching this film I have learned that women can only scream, even when moving just three feet away, three tiny, little steps, would save them from...being eaten alive. Heh, heh, heh.

I REMEMBER THIS MOVIE AND IT IS GREATTO HAVE SEEN IT AGAIN,THANK YOU FANDOR.

Skip the movie, read the book

i have not seen this movie since i was a kid. I found myself yelling at the movie, so campy but fun.

one of my favorite sci fi films from the 60's. A classic1

One of the best of the post-apocalyptic, this-may-really-be-about-Commies-invading-or-taking-over-the-world flicks. This print at 94 minutes may be missing the last 1 or 2 minutes depending on your source for the original 1962 release running time.

Great movie from the 60s when there weren't any high tech special effects. Kept your interest all the way through.

I myself thought it was a good film.It kept me entertained for the whole show.

THOSE CLASSICS THOSE CLASSICS I LOVE THE REFERBISHED ONES ALSO I LIKE MOVIES I CAN ENJOY WITHOUT THEVENAC .

it was ok movie

Awesome movie for it's time. I seen this movie many many years ago, and always wanted to see it again. It still stands timeless against other movies as of today. I was very pleased to be able to view it again. Thank you FANDOR, I look forward to watching other great movies you have to offer.

I saw it when I was a kid. It scared me at the time. haha It was good seeing it again.

I have never seen this before. But the way of the world today, anything is possible?

Bad posy. No Miracle-Gro.