
The Mutations(1974)
A mad scientist crosses plants with people, and the results wind up in a sideshow.


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

Howard Keel
Bill Masen

Janina Faye
Susan - Child on the Train

Nicole Maurey
Christine Durrant

Janette Scott
Karen Goodwin

Kieron Moore
Tom Goodwin

Mervyn Johns
Mr. Coker

Ewan Roberts
Dr. Soames

Alison Leggatt
Miss Coker
Geoffrey Matthews
Luis de la Vega
Gilgi Hauser
Teresa de la Vega
The Day of the Triffids is a science fiction, horror film released in 1963 exploring themes of london, england, paris, france, based on novel or book, marine biologist, giant plant, plant. Directed by Steve Sekely, it stars Howard Keel, Janina Faye, Nicole Maurey. 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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