The Day of the Triffids

~Beware the triffids... they grow... know... walk... talk... stalk... and kill!

Overview

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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1963-04-24
Budget: $750000
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 93 min

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