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'''''The Day of the Triffids (2009)''''' is the third of three filmed versions of John Wyndham’s classic science fiction novel (adaptations were also released in ''[[The Day of the Triffids (1962)|1962]]'' and in ''[[The Day of the Triffids (1981)|1981]]''). This version is more or less faithful to Wyndham’s story, but has the best cast, best performances, and best special effects of the three. For modern film audiences, this is the version to watch. The BBC mini-series was directed by Nick Copus and starred Dougray Scott, Joely Richardson, [[Eddie Izzard]], [[Brian Cox]], Vanessa Redgrave, and [[Jason Priestley]]. A solar storm blinds humanity, which falls prey to carnivorous, walking plants. | '''''The Day of the Triffids (2009)''''' is the third of three filmed versions of John Wyndham’s classic science fiction novel (adaptations were also released in ''[[The Day of the Triffids (1962)|1962]]'' and in ''[[The Day of the Triffids (1981)|1981]]''). This version is more or less faithful to Wyndham’s story, but has the best cast, best performances, and best special effects of the three. For modern film audiences, this is the version to watch. The BBC mini-series was directed by Nick Copus and starred [[Dougray Scott]], [[Joely Richardson]], [[Eddie Izzard]], [[Brian Cox]], Vanessa Redgrave, and [[Jason Priestley]]. A solar storm blinds humanity, which falls prey to carnivorous, walking plants. | ||
Revision as of 23:45, 27 May 2013
The Day of the Triffids (2009) is the third of three filmed versions of John Wyndham’s classic science fiction novel (adaptations were also released in 1962 and in 1981). This version is more or less faithful to Wyndham’s story, but has the best cast, best performances, and best special effects of the three. For modern film audiences, this is the version to watch. The BBC mini-series was directed by Nick Copus and starred Dougray Scott, Joely Richardson, Eddie Izzard, Brian Cox, Vanessa Redgrave, and Jason Priestley. A solar storm blinds humanity, which falls prey to carnivorous, walking plants.
The following firearms were used in the mini-series The Day of the Triffids (2009):
Heckler & Koch USP Compact
Various characters carry the Heckler & Koch USP Compact pistol.
Glock 19
Various characters carry a Glock 19 pistol
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
Various characters use a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun.
Remington Slug Gun
A barkeeper wields the
Mossberg 590 "Compact Cruiser"
Torrence (Eddie Izzard) carries a Mossberg 590 Cruiser “Compact” throughout the film.
Sterling SMG
Susan (Jean Murray) carries a Sterling SMG submachine gun.
Heckler & Koch G36C
Varoius characters wield a Heckler & Koch G36C assault rifle..
Heckler & Koch HK33
Triffid farm guards wielded the Heckler & Koch HK33 assault rifle.
Enfield L85 rifle series
British soliders carry the Enfield L85 rifle series.
Taser X26
Torrance is seen with a Taser X26.
Unidentified Shotgun
Triffid farm security forces carry an unidentified shotgun.
