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Day of the Animals

Seen it?

1977 | 97 min | Science Fiction, Horror

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 6 times its budget, but middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who's ever wondered how they'd survive and animal lovers. The tension comes from simply getting through the next day. Shelve it next to Alien: Romulus or Resident Evil. An animal steals a fair few scenes.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Keeps the tension tight, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you like your stories firmly grounded in the real world.

The depletion of the earth's ozone layer causes animals above the altitude of 5000 feet to run amok, which is very unfortunate for a group of hikers who get dropped off up there by helicopter just before the quarantine is announced.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    40% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $7 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by William Girdler

  • Christopher GeorgeSteve Buckner
  • Leslie NielsenPaul Jenson
  • Lynda Day GeorgeTerry Marsh
  • Richard JaeckelProf. Taylor MacGregor
  • Michael AnsaraDaniel Santee
  • Ruth RomanMrs. Shirley Goodwyn
  • Jon CedarFrank Young
  • Paul ManteeRoy Moore
  • Walter BarnesRanger Tucker
  • Andrew StevensBob Denning