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Triffids Blu-Ray Review

Matte Painting has been used both in a physical and digital form in creating films since the early 1900s. Here are some examples of Matte work from The Day of the Triffids, posting on a Matte Painting forum. For fans who want to know how the film makers created the illusion of a vast Triff Oil facility, follow the link and take a look

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Triffids Blu-Ray out 22.02.2010

“When a new TV version of Day Of The Triffids was announced, I wondered how they’d deal with the fact that the Internet and mobile phones had revolutionised person-to-person contact since John Wyndham wrote the novel.”

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Don’t forget. The Day of the Triffids is out now on UK DVD!

We’ve grabbed these exclusive clips from the Mini-Series with more to follow. The DVD is loaded with extra features, find out more HERE

OPENING MOMENTS

UNLAWFUL ENTRY

WATCH THE SKIES

A VISIT TO NUMBER TEN

WHEN TRIFFIDS ATTACK

One of the highlights of the BBC’s 2009 Christmas TV schedule, John Wyndham’s classic 1951 post-apocalyptic bestseller The Day Of The Triffids comes to the screen as an epic, brand new, contemporary adaptation produced for BBC One by Power, producer of the Emmy-nominated “Virgin Queen” (also for the BBC), the hit ITV mini-series “Flood” (with Muse and Moonlighting) and “The Devil’s Whore” for Channel 4 (with Company Pictures).

Released as a two disc Ultimate Edition DVD on 1st February and single disc Blu-ray on 22nd February 2010, The Day Of The Triffids – an effects-laden CGI extravaganza about a world threatened by carnivorous, man-eating plants – boasts a star-studded cast that includes Dougray Scott (Desperate Housewives), Joely Richardson (Nip/Tuck), Eddie Izzard (Valkyrie; Ocean’s Thirteen), Brian Cox (The Bourne Supremacy), Vanessa Redgrave (Atonement; Evening), Jason Priestley (My Name Is Earl; Medium), Shane Taylor (Band Of Brothers) and Ewen Bremner (Hallam Foe).

With traditional global fuel sources dwindling, mankind’s search for an alternative has led to the cultivation and harvesting of the Triffid, a relatively newly discovered plant rich in oil extracts. Capable of seemingly intelligent behaviour and able to move around on their leg-like roots, these dangerously carnivorous plants possess a poisonous sting enabling them to kill and feed on their victims.

When a highly anticipated, worldwide solar storm results in the billions of spectators who witness it being rendered totally blind, civilized society begins to collapse leaving those few sighted survivors to watch helplessly as disorder unfolds. Amidst the chaos, the once-captive Triffids find freedom and, with a voracious appetite for human flesh, begin roaming the planet, evolving and breeding rapidly as they descend upon towns and cities in search of food. With mankind facing imminent annihilation, it is left to a select few people to take a stand against the Triffids’ reign of terror and fight an epic battle to save the future of the human race.

Produced by Power and Prodigy, written by Patrick Harbinson (Law And Order: Special Victims Unit; E.R.) and directed by Nick Copus (The 4400; Eastenders), The Day Of The Triffids is an action-packed, fast-paced suspense drama that vividly brings to life Wyndham’s chilling sci-fi thriller.

The Day Of The Triffids (cert. 15) will be released on DVD (£19.99) on 1st February and Blu-ray on 22nd February (£24.99) by Showbox Home Entertainment. Special Features include: “Making of” featurette; VFX progress; Behind the Scenes; Interview Gallery (18 interviews); Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo audio options; DTS HD MA 5.1 audio track (Blu-ray only); Chapter Index.

Special Features Intro

The Story

The Director

“Overnight, Society Falls Apart”

The Cinematographer

Popcorn Movie

Eddie Izzard

The Blind Wrangler

Triffid Design

Read more from the extremely well penned review of The Day of the Triffids at Dan’s Media Digest

“One of the best parts of Part 1 was how Torrence (Eddie Izzard) survives a the plane crash he is involved in. It was brilliant. I do not know how plausible it was but it was brilliant how he quickly improvised.”

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Den of Geek review the second episode of Day of the Triffids: CLICK

“Triffids are probably the most well-known venomous vegetation on the big or small screen but far from the only example. So, with the Triffids about to wield their deadly stingers once again, it’s time to take a look at the top horticultural horrors.”

Read on… David Bentley on the Coventry Telegraph website