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The Day of the Triffids

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1963 | 93 min | Science Fiction, Horror

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved War of the Worlds or The War of the Worlds, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 68K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Steve Sekely

  • Howard KeelBill Masen
  • Janina FayeSusan - Child on the Train
  • Nicole MaureyChristine Durrant
  • Janette ScottKaren Goodwin
  • Mervyn JohnsMr. Coker
  • Kieron MooreTom Goodwin
  • Ewan RobertsDr. Soames
  • Alison LeggattMiss Coker
  • Geoffrey MatthewsLuis de la Vega
  • Gilgi HauserTeresa de la Vega