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  1. 28-Nov-2008 #1
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    Well! Now a BBC 'Day of the Triffids' remake...

    Don't quite know how they think they'll improve on the 1980s versions!

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7753322.stm

    Prepare for a pretty politically correct cross section of survivors
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    You know, I think this might turn out okay. It's a classic story and easy to modernise, even the 1981 series was a rehash of a 1962 film. I really liked that series btw.
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    I wasn't aware there was a remake in the 80's.
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    I know the story and have read articles all about it, but have yet to see any of the actual films. The premise always sounded cool and obviously was somewhat of a genre landmark, but the particulars of the story seemed a bit...off to me.

    Did anyone see it here who did not grown up with the film(s) and likes them?

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    Quote Originally Posted by AcesandEights View Post
    I know the story and have read articles all about it, but have yet to see any of the actual films. The premise always sounded cool and obviously was somewhat of a genre landmark, but the particulars of the story seemed a bit...off to me.

    Did anyone see it here who did not grown up with the film(s) and likes them?
    Dude! You HAVE TO see the BBC series!!!
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    Indeed. A genuine classic from the good old days when the BBC made world class drama, and not PC propaganda films...

    http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/61963...s/Product.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by Legion2213 View Post
    Indeed. A genuine classic from the good old days when the BBC made world class drama, and not PC propaganda films...

    http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/61963...s/Product.html
    Thanks for the link, Legion! Now I know what to look for. I'm sure I can get a region compliant dvd copy in the states and give it a shot.

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    Your welcome. I just checked amazon US, R1 version - $14.99 - you could probably find a 2nd hand copy for less on ebay.

    Don't expect to be blown away with special effects or anything though, it's just a really good story (IMO).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Legion2213 View Post
    Your welcome. I just checked amazon US, R1 version - $14.99 - you could probably find a 2nd hand copy for less on ebay.

    Don't expect to be blown away with special effects or anything though, it's just a really good story (IMO).
    Oh yeh! Very low budget! But just done very well, considering it's 30yrs old!
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