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Neil
28-Nov-2008, 11:25 AM
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 :rolleyes:
capncnut
28-Nov-2008, 12:06 PM
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.
slickwilly13
28-Nov-2008, 04:29 PM
I wasn't aware there was a remake in the 80's.
AcesandEights
29-Nov-2008, 04:41 PM
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?
Neil
30-Nov-2008, 07:10 PM
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!!!
Legion2213
03-Dec-2008, 09:12 PM
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-/619637/Day-Of-The-Triffids/Product.html
AcesandEights
03-Dec-2008, 10:29 PM
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-/619637/Day-Of-The-Triffids/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.
Legion2213
03-Dec-2008, 11:16 PM
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).
Neil
04-Dec-2008, 08:46 AM
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!