The Day of the Triffids (1981) Reviews & Ratings

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The Day of the Triffids reviews

The Day of the Triffids holds a 6.5/10 average from 41 TMDB ratings.

**Dated but faithful and engaging adaption** The 1981 BBC television adaptation of John Wyndham's novel "The Day of the Triffids" is an abridged six-part mini-series of the classic post-apocalyptic tale. While it's now showing its age, the series stays true to the overall dystopian story-line of the novel. The gradual unraveling of society and the breakdown of civilization are effectively depicted in this po…
— TkA (8/10)

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.

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