The day of the triffids is a postapocalyptic novel written in 1951 by the english science fiction author john wyndham. 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. The 1962 film version of the day of the triffids remains a tv staple, more probably because of the lasting reputation of john wyndhams classic original novel than its own qualities. The word triffid has become a common reference in british english to describe large, invasive or menacinglooking plants. The films writer neil cross last wrote midnight delivery and inside. The day of the triffids 1963 steven sekely posted by td rideout on august 21, 2015 september 28, 2018 the scifi chronicles brings me yet another film ive never seen, and yet feel i know, because it shows up everywhere, the day of the triffids. When the day of the triffids was published in 1951, john wyndham could hardly have predicted the extent to which genetic meddling. Transformers producer don murphy and michael preger will breathe new life into john wyndhams classic scifi novel. Canadian film or video production tax credit fund cptc networks. Bbc radio dramatization 1957 of the day of the triffids 6 january3 february 1951 colliers weekly.
Director steve sekely misses the mark with his congested adaptation of john wyndhams postapocalyptic novel, the day of the triffids. Instead they are space aliens whose spores have arrived in this and an earlier meteor shower. Loosely adapted from john wyndhams novel, day of the triffids. Aug 21, 2015 the day of the triffids 1963 steven sekely posted by td rideout on august 21, 2015 september 28, 2018 the scifi chronicles brings me yet another film ive never seen, and yet feel i know, because it shows up everywhere, the day of the triffids. Day of the triffids restoration project page 4 classic. 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. Is there a good dvd version of the day of the triffids. 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. At the association of moving image archivists annual convention the reel thing last week, some presenters dropped the word that the film was being mastered on 4k video. Written by philip yordan, based on the day of the triffids as above by john. For what its worth, i recently broke down and bought the italian sinister films version of triffids, hoping it would suffice until the restored version was available. Everything you need to know about the day of the triffids. Day of the triffids new film adaptation in the works. The day of the triffids 1981 the day of the triffids opening sequence, 1981 in this bbc adaptation of john wyndhams classic 1951 novel, most of the worlds population have been permanently blinded after witnessing an incredible meteor shower which it transpires, was actually created by malfunctioning soviet satellites.
The first attempt to film the day of the triffids was 1962s commercially successful but awkward and deeply flawed cinemascope spectacular. The day of the triffids was a postapocalyptic novel written in 1951 by john wyndham and turned into a script by bernard gordon, who had written earth versus the flying saucers 1956 and krakatoa east of java 1969. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies. A look at the the day of the triffids behind the scenes crew and production team. After most people in the world are blinded by an apparent meteor shower, an aggressive species of plant starts killing people. Directed by steve sekely uncredited, freddie francis. Though one of his plotlines is fascinating, after the films antagonist is introduced, the work suffers exponentially as it slowly succumbs to its budgetary constraints. The films director mike newell last directed the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society and great expectations.
The film s director mike newell last directed the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society and great expectations. The triffid is a fictional tall, mobile, carnivorous plant species, created by john wyndham in his 1951 novel the day of the triffids, which has since been adapted for film and television. Its an uptodate setting of the 1951 scifi thriller. I know that in australia the rights to this film are owned by a small company and that they license it to anyone who wants it rather cheaply.
A look at the the day of the triffids behindthescenes crew and production team. The day of the triffids 1963 steven sekely the mind reels. With howard keel, nicole maurey, janette scott, kieron moore. As an oldfashioned plot picture unhampered by artistic pretensions, the day of the triffids is above par for the course. The day of the triffids is a bbc miniseries made in 2009. Mar 20, 2011 day of the triffids by john wyndham book when a day that you happen to know is wednesday starts off by sounding like a sunday, there is something seriously wrong somewhere. If youre looking for a wordforword noveltofilm translation then keep searching, cause this aint it. I suppose, when ones liked a book enough to want to watch a cinematic adaptation of it, one comes to the film with certain expectations. Watch day of the triffids 101102 couchtripper couchtripper on dailymotion. With the world blinded and the triffids set loose, it falls upon a band of scattered, sighted survivors to fight this carnivorous plant invasion. His legacy in genetic engineering changed the hierarchy of nature, toppling mankinds place atop the worlds food chain. The novel had previously been adapted in 1962 as a theatrical film and by. 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. Mar 02, 2014 a new film adaptation of the classic 1951 john wyndham postapocalyptic novel of carnivorous plants in a worldgoneblind may soon enter production.
Although wyndham had already written other novels, this was the first that he had written under this name and it appeared to be by a new author. Oct 26, 2008 im talking about the 1962 howard keel film, not the bbc serial from 1981. The day of the triffids is a 1962 british film based on the 1951 science fiction novel of the same name by john wyndham. The day of the triffids the 1963 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. For what its worth, i recently broke down and bought the italian sinister film s version of triffids, hoping it would suffice until the restored version was available.
The movies leading lady was nicole maurey and it was filmed in colour with monaural sound. Triffids suffers from color fade due to being filmed using eastman color film stock. Waking up one morning without being able to see would be a terrifying prospect for anyone but for one man, it. Descriere film the day of the triffids the day of the triffids the day of the triffids 1962 online in romana. Although wyndham had already published other novels using other pen name combinations drawn from his real name, this was the first novel published as john wyndham.
The day of the triffids returning to the silver screen in 3d sep 23, 2010. An epic tale of mankinds selfannihilation in the wake of a cosmic event leading to global blindness. Jan 24, 2014 mike newell to adapt scifi thriller day of the triffids amanda waltz january 24, 2014 british director mike newell has enjoyed a long and varied career defined by such hits as four weddings and a funeral, donnie brasco, and harry potter and the goblet of fire. Subscribe and to official bbc youtube stream original bbc programmes first on bbc iplayer. Film ziua trifidelor the day of the triffids the day. It stars howard keel and nicole maurey, and is based on the 1951 novel of the same name by john wyndham. A new film adaptation of the classic 1951 john wyndham postapocalyptic novel of carnivorous plants in a worldgoneblind may soon enter production. The day of the triffids the john wyndham wiki fandom. From what i can see so far, the best version of this film on home video wasis the image entertainment laserdisc release which had the proper widescreen aspect ratio and which has been copied all. In this film version, however, the triffids are not indigenous plants. Watch the day of the triffids online 1963 movie yidio. Day of the triffids restoration project page 5 classic. In the original novel, this chaos results in the escape of.
A modernday film adaptation of john wyndhams acclaimed 1951 scifi novel the day of the triffids is happening, and the studio has just. And i can say that i think there will finally be some news, perhaps soon, about the 1963 scifi gem day of the triffids. The day of the triffids is the day of the triffids on. From what i can see so far, the best version of this film on home video wasis the image entertainment laserdisc release which had the proper widescreen aspect ratio and which has been copied all over the place. There is a lot of cheap programming that is regulalry parallel licensed to multiple dvd and video companies. If youre looking for a wordforword novelto film translation then keep searching, cause this aint it.
The picture was directed by steve sekely, and howard keel played the central character, bill masen. It takes the premise of carnivorous extraterrestrial vegetation from the book and guts the characterization. The film opens well, sticking close to the book, as howard keel awakens in a london hospital. It stars howard keel and nicole maurey, and is loosely based on the 1951 novel of the same name by john wyndham. The day of the triffids, the digitally remastered original released by cheezy flicks is far superior to other efforts. The day of the triffids full movie howard keel jannette scott 1962 duration. The day of the triffids film wikipedia republished. Film the day of the triffids the day of the triffids. Jun 23, 2015 i suppose, when ones liked a book enough to want to watch a cinematic adaptation of it, one comes to the film with certain expectations. A shower of meteorites produces a rare night time spectacle that blinds anyone that looks at it. I seriously hadnt expected the day of the triffids, since it was made in the early 1960s, to have brilliant special effects. Contentsshow plot triffids are tall plants capable of aggressive and seemingly. Though one of his plotlines is fascinating, after the films antagonist is introduced, the work suffers exponentially as.
Based on the 1951 scifi horror novel by john wyndam and the 1962 film invasion of the triffids, is set in the. 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. With dougray scott, joely richardson, eddie izzard, brian cox. Based on the 1951 scifi horror novel by john wyndam and the 1962 film invasion of the triffids, is set in. Day of the triffids 101102 couchtripper video dailymotion. In the original novel, this chaos results in the escape of triffids. That movie steered a legion of monster fans to john wyndhams book, where they found a much richer experience that didnt involve nonsense like having the triffids be susceptible to ordinary sea water. Watch day of the triffids 1962 full movie free online. With a brave new world of maniacs, warring factions and renegades, the battle on the streets is not only directed at the purpleheaded organisms but a battle to survive the sinister streetarmy. Oct 31, 2015 the day of the triffids 1981 the day of the triffids opening sequence, 1981 in this bbc adaptation of john wyndhams classic 1951 novel, most of the worlds population have been permanently blinded after witnessing an incredible meteor shower which it transpires, was actually created by malfunctioning soviet satellites. Mike newell to adapt scifi thriller day of the triffids amanda waltz january 24, 2014 british director mike newell has enjoyed a long and varied career defined by such hits as four weddings and a funeral, donnie brasco, and harry potter and the goblet of fire. The producer listed in the credits, george pitcher, had nothing to do with this film. The day of the triffids movie trailer and videos tv guide. Jan 01, 2000 the 1962 film version of the day of the triffids remains a tv staple, more probably because of the lasting reputation of john wyndhams classic original novel than its own qualities.
Dec 21, 2014 watch day of the triffids 101102 couchtripper couchtripper on dailymotion. Keel stars as an american sailor who has escaped being blinded by a sudden meteor shower that has. Mph films i know that in australia the rights to this film are owned by a small company and that they license it to anyone who wants it rather cheaply. The day of the triffids is an adaptation of john wyndhams novel of the same name, and its no surprise to learn that the film is considered far from a faithful recreation, since it somehow manages to make the idea of gigantic murderous monsterplants boring. As it was such a beautiful sight, most people were watching, and as a consequence, 99% of the worlds population go completely blind. Film the day of the triffids the day of the triffids the. Day of the triffids by john wyndham book when a day that you happen to know is wednesday starts off by sounding like a sunday, there is something seriously wrong somewhere. Jan 14, 2015 director steve sekely misses the mark with his congested adaptation of john wyndhams postapocalyptic novel, the day of the triffids.
The day of the triffids has already been adapted for the smallscreen twice by the bbc in 1981 and 2009, and a 1962 bigscreen adaptation was helmed by director steve sekely. The day of the triffids 1963 steven sekely the mind. Descriere film ziua trifidelor the day of the triffids the day of the triffids the day of the triffids 2009 online in romana. It was this novel which established him as an important writer, and remains his best known. Actually, ive always meant to talk to bernie about that script, because krakatoa was definitely west of java. The movie premiered at the 2015 sundance film festival in park city, utah. The film s writer neil cross last wrote midnight delivery and inside. The day of the triffids is a 1951 postapocalyptic novel by the english science fiction author john wyndham. 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. What is your favorite film with a candle on the water aka, a lighthouse. Mike newell to adapt scifi thriller day of the triffids. When the majority of the population is blinded by a meteorite shower, chaos ensues and violent experimental plants stage an attack on humanity.
While the triffids themselves are efficiently bizarre and menacing, steve sekelys barely competent. Bob furmanek broke the news online over the weekend. Im talking about the 1962 howard keel film, not the bbc serial from 1981. Waking up one morning without being able to see would be a terrifying prospect for anyone but for one man, it is expected. Film ziua trifidelor the day of the triffids the day of. It suffers from a color loss as others have written but thats not the fault of this release. We choose to do write a premise for a new adaptation on the famous day of the triffids book by john wyndham.
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