The 1963 film “The Day of the Triffids” is based on John Wyndham’s novel. It features a meteor shower that blinds most of the world’s population. Carnivorous plants, known as Triffidus Celestus, attack the vulnerable humans.
Survivors, including an American seaman and a trapped couple, must fight against the plant-monsters. Despite its low budget, the film has good production values. The uncredited assistance of Freddie Francis adds to its quality.
The movie falls under the genres of Horror, Science Fiction, and Thriller. The MPAA rating for “The Day of the Triffids” is NR.
