With most of the world blinded and the dangerous carnivorous triffids set loose, it falls upon a band of scattered survivors to fight this plant invasion and the madness following. This first screen treatment of john wyndhams gripping science fiction novel took many liberties with the original, but the innate power of the concept of alien invaders blinding earths populace has turned a troubled production into a semiclassic. Harry potter and the goblet of fire director mike newell will remake the classic scifi tale the day of the triffids for sam raimi and robert taperts ghost house pictures. In the day of the triffids, biologist bill masen wakes in hospital to find that everyone who was awake and watching during an unusual comet shower has gone blind overnight. Editions of the day of the triffids by john wyndham. Posted in scifi, fantasy and horror, television with tags bbc, bbc wales, day of the triffids remake, doctor who, hdtv, howard keel, john wyndam, julie gardner, man eating plants, new scifi series, scifi, triffids on november 28, 2008 by ghostradioworld. Hailed as the greatest sciencefiction masterpiece of our time the day of the triffids by john wyndham the end begins when a day that you happen to know is wednesday starts off by sounding like sunday, there is. Fortunately, in 1983, the day of the triffids was remade as a british tv miniseries with john duttine and emma relph.
Entertaining british sci fi adventure about killer plants from outer space. It stars howard keel and nicole maurey, and is based on the 1951 novel of the same name by john wyndham. Jan 24, 2014 harry potter and the goblet of fire director mike newell to make the day of the triffids remake jan. Sam raimi to remake the day of the triffids cinemablend. Bill masen dougray scott is a researcher of triffids, a type of plant life that is carnivorous and intelligent, and are being harnessed by civilization for. Most spectacularly in this case the remake of the bbc show survivors.
With howard keel, nicole maurey, janette scott, kieron moore. Ghost house pictures has tapped mike newell prince of persia, harry potter and the goblet of fire to direct the triffids remake, which will be the. Howard keel, nicole maurey, janette scott, kieron moore, mervyn johns, janina faye, alison leggatt, ewan roberts, colette wilde 1963, 95 minutes, directed by. British scifi author john wyndhams classic horror piece day of the triffids was first filmed as a 95minute theatrical feature in 1963. The day of the triffids is a 2009 miniseries produced by the bbc, based on the 1951 novel by john wyndham. Jul 26, 2018 movies that suck the day of the triffids movies that suck is a feature where i watch a bad movie and share my reactions to it in real time. The picture hasnt been restored, so dont expect bluray quality. The day of the triffids has been remade twice for tv, once in 1981 and most recently in 2009, both times for bbc. The day of the triffids quotes showing of 56 when a day that you happen to know is wednesday starts off by sounding like sunday, there is something seriously wrong somewhere.
Whereas the bbcs 1981 version was set in the late 20th century, the new day of the triffids. Sam raimi and mandate to remake the day of the triffids. The ending was vastly unsatisfactory as it really abruptly ends. This book contains the complete text of the hardcover edition. Best movies and tv shows like the day of the triffids 1981. The day of the triffids is a 1950s apocalypse novel by john wyndham which one of my loyal blog readers told me was one on my list i should head for first. His legacy in genetic engineering changed the hierarchy of nature, toppling mankinds place atop the worlds food chain. But, its as good as, if not much better than any other version of this movie ive ever seen, and best of all its widescreen. Bbc news entertainment redgrave set for triffids remake. Feb 11, 2009 a familiar cast is set to star in a new tv remake of the day of the triffids, says the hollywood reporter. The day of the triffids to be remade by bbc media the guardian.
The day of the triffids was a miniseries based on a best selling book that lasted for 2 episodes. A new generation is set to be terrified by giant plants following the bbcs decision to remake the day of the triffids. The novel had previously been adapted in 1962 as a theatrical film and by the bbc in a 1981 series. Feb 29, 2012 the day of the triffids doesnt just follow the trend of remaking classic science fiction. A little bidding war erupted this week over the rights package to the day of the triffids, which is evidently seen as ripe for a remake. 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. The decision to bring this cult classic back to audiences could not have come at a better time. The bbcs second attempt at adapting john wyndhams classic scifi novel the day of the triffids, a coproduction between power and prodigy, comes with the tagline the human race has had.
The day of the triffids 2009 special 2 dvd edition non. Loosely adapted from john wyndhams novel, day of the triffids. The day of the triffids full movie howard keel jannette scott 1962 duration. Theres a sequence in day of the triffids with an elderly blind couple trying to find food in their garden, and a triffid gets them it gave me nightmares when i was approx. In the book the earth is overrun by a breed of humanflesh eating plants known as triffids after a meteor shower has left most of humanity permanently blind. Its also a very hard book to make into a movie because its too easy for the triffids to look silly, rather than scary. Jan 24, 2014 a modernday film adaptation of john wyndhams acclaimed 1951 scifi novel the day of the triffids is happening, and the studio has just locked in a director ghost house pictures has tapped mike newell prince of persia, harry potter and the goblet of fire to direct the triffids remake, which will be the first time since 1962 that the scifi classic about evil, sentient plants sees the.
Day of the triffids 101102 couchtripper video dailymotion. The 1951 novel was previously turned into a film in 1962 and a bbc series in 1981. The day of the triffids is a 1962 british science fiction film in cinemascope and eastmancolor, produced by george pitcher and philip yordan, and directed by steve sekely. The drama, about menacing plants taking over the world, will be shown in two featurelength episodes next year. With dougray scott, joely richardson, eddie izzard, brian cox. Rent the day of the triffids 1981 on dvd and bluray dvd. The day of the triffids 1981 tv series the day of the triffids is a british television series which was first aired by the bbc in 1981. Sam raimi to remake the day of the triffids by brendan bettinger october 20, 2010.
Casting for the show, which will be adapted by er screenwriter patrick harbinson, has yet to be decided. The day of the triffids is also being shown on bbc hd. Movies and tv shows like the day of the triffids 1981 if you like the day of the triffids you are looking for serious, suspenseful and stylized movies or tv shows about with apocalypse, survival, adventure, plague, supernatural, heroes and space travel themes of horror, scifi and thriller genre shot in uk. Sam raimi to remake the day of the triffids collider. They were exciting and stayed faithful to the book. Promo image from the day of the triffids tv remake. This followed the book much more closely and was most enjoyable. Subscribe and to official bbc youtube stream original bbc programmes first on bbc iplayer. Transformers producer don murphy and michael preger will breathe new life into john wyndhams classic scifi novel. I know its because im such a huge fan of the original book, which is why i dont like the movie version much, either. The story still packs a lot of punch an alien invasion is scary enough, let alone when youre blind, so its no surprise to see theres interest in remaking it as a featurelength film.
The day of the triffids is a bbc miniseries made in 2009. The day of the triffids is part of the broad mix of dramas commissioned for bbc one for transmission in 2009 which includes occupation, small island, emma and sherlock. I just walked out of the latest remake of the day of the triffids got 45 minutes in with over 2 hours to go when my wife accused me of radiating a palpable aura of disapproval, and suggested i leave the lounge room. Raimi and mandate pictures paid seven figures for the film rights, so it sounds. Though more thoughtful than most alieninvasion pictures. But if possible can someone check the status on day of the triffids and if pd upload it. The day of the triffids to be remade by bbc media the. Nov 27, 2008 a new generation is set to be terrified by giant plants following the bbcs decision to remake the day of the triffids adapted from the 1951 novel by john wyndham, the modern day version for. The day of the triffids film wikipedia republished. The series is the second tv adaptation by the bbc, following a 1981 miniseries. A new television adaptation of classic scifi story the day of the triffids is being made by the bbc. Rent the day of the triffids 1981 on dvd and bluray. Sam raimi to produce, possibly direct a remake of the day of.
The day of the triffids 1981 watch full episodes and. This book contains the complete text of the hardcover. Jul 10, 2018 i understand that a big budget hollywood remake is in the works surprise. An adaptation by douglas livingstone of the 1951 novel. That day of the triffids remake is finally happening. The screen rights for the day of the triffids recently went on sale and sparked a bidding war. That would be forgivable if the movies creators had not felt the need to improve on the story. I have a soft spot for the horrific walking houseplants as the 1963 version of the day of the triffids scared the crap out of me as a little tyke. Joely richardson and dougray scott head cast of bbc remake of scifi classic day of the triffids. In january 2014, it was announced that a remake was planned and would be directed by mike newell. Mandate pictures has acquired the rights to the scifi novel1962 film the day of the triffids.
An adaptation by douglas livingstone of the 1951 novel by john wyndham, the six halfhour episodes were produced by david maloney and directed by ken hannam, with original music by christopher gunning. Personally, ive been waiting for this for years and years. Sam raimi, mandate pictures and producer rob tapert are set to team up under their ghost house banner for a remake of the 1962 british scifi film the day of the triffids. Day of the triffids 1963 dvd widescreenhoward keel. The day of the triffids is a british television series which was first aired by the bbc in 1981. Ghost house pictures has tapped mike newell prince of persia, harry potter and the goblet of fire to direct the triffids remake, which will be the first time since 1962 that the scifi classic about evil, sentient.
The day of the triffids, directed by steve sekely uk, 1962. He stumbles out into the day to find the population blind and, with society quickly crumbling, triffids seem like just one of the problems to contend with. The day of the triffids returning to the silver screen in 3d sep 23, 2010. Redgrave set for triffids remake vanessa redgrave and joely richardson starred in niptuck vanessa redgrave and her daughter joely richardson are among the star cast announced for the bbcs new version of scifi classic the day of the triffids. Harry potter director mike newell to remake the day of the. But notwithstanding all of this, the day of the triffids is a fun film and a trip down memory lane for me. Deadline reports that mandate pictures has won the rights to john wyndhams book the day of the triffids at auction and now, through sam raimis ghost house label, they will make a new film. I understand that a big budget hollywood remake is in the works surprise. Oct 20, 2010 deadline reports that mandate pictures has won the rights to john wyndhams book the day of the triffids at auction and now, through sam raimis ghost house label, they will make a new film. The total length was extended to a total of 223 hours.
The day after the shower, bill wakes to find everything quiet with seemingly nobody around to take the bandages off. In reading the day of the triffids with its publication date in mind, what surprised me most is just how many other books, films and tv series about apocalyptic scenarios have heavily plagerised this novel. A new generation is set to be terrified by giant plants following the bbcs decision to remake the day of the triffids adapted from the 1951 novel by john wyndham, the modern day version for. Watch day of the triffids 101102 couchtripper couchtripper on dailymotion. With most of the world blinded and the dangerous carnivorous. Spelling is british and mistakes by publisher are left in. Sam raimi to produce, possibly direct a remake of the day. In this movie adaptation, the plants looks improbable at best.
Bbc remaking day of the triffids page 2 the trek bbs. Out of circulation for years, its been painstakingly restored by longtime triffids fan michael hyatt, whose refurbished. The day of the triffids doesnt just follow the trend of remaking classic science fiction. An anamorphic widescreen edition of 1963s day of the triffids. Eddie izzard in the bbc remake of scifi drama the day of the triffids which will air over christmas.
A modernday film adaptation of john wyndhams acclaimed 1951 scifi novel the day of the triffids is happening, and the studio has just locked in a director. Rent the day of the triffids 1981 starring john duttine and emma relph on dvd and bluray. They are indeed treating it 28 days later with plants instead of zombies. A shower of meteorites produces a glow that blinds anyone that looks at it. An epic tale of mankinds selfannihilation in the wake of a cosmic event leading to global blindness. The day of the triffids 1963 classic horror film board. It stars howard keel and nicole maurey, and is loosely based on the 1951 novel of the same name by john wyndham. A modern day film adaptation of john wyndhams acclaimed 1951 scifi novel the day of the triffids is happening, and the studio has just locked in a director ghost house pictures has tapped mike newell prince of persia, harry potter and the goblet of fire to direct the triffids remake, which will be the first time since 1962 that the scifi classic about evil, sentient plants sees the. This is a remake of the 1960s black and white original movie. Harry potter and the goblet of fire director mike newell to. Dec 21, 2014 watch day of the triffids 101102 couchtripper couchtripper on dailymotion. Watch full length episodes, video clips, highlights and more.
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