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(aka 'Invasion of the Triffids" or "Revolt of the Triffids')
directed by Steve Sekely + Freddie Francis (uncredited)
UK 1963
Adapted from the novel by John Wyndham, this intelligent British monster movie begins with a meteor shower so intensely bright that it blinds the majority of the world's population, rendering them vulnerable to attack from hordes of carnivorous plants known as "Triffidus Celestus" grown from meteor-borne spores. As the plant-monsters continue to multiply and seek human prey, the remaining sighted people join forces to combat the veggie invaders. One such survivor, an American seaman (Howard Keel) whose eyes were bandaged during the meteorite impact, battles his way through the Triffid ranks. Meanwhile, a couple (Kieron Moore and Janette Scott are trapped in a lighthouse. Good production values make this low-budget effort look more expensive than it probably was; the uncredited assistance of Freddie Francis -- who directed several scenes with a second unit -- also helps. |
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Theatrical Release: April 27th, 1963
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Comparison:
Partner Entertainment - Region 2 - PAL vs. Orchid Corporation - Region - NTSC VS. Second Sight - Region 0 - PAL VS. Sidonis Calysta - Region 2 - PAL VS. Screenbound - Region 2 - PAL |
1) Partner Entertainment - Region 2 - PAL - LEFT 2) Orchid Corporation - Region - NTSC - SECOND 3) Second Sight - Region 0 - PAL THIRD 4) Sidonis Calysta - Region 2 - PAL FOURTH5) S creenbound - Region 2 - PAL RIGHT
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Distribution | Partner Ent. (BBC Worldwide Publishing) - Region 2 - PAL | Orchid Corporation - Region 0 - NTSC | Second Sight - Region 0 - PAL | Sidonis Calysta - Region 2 - PAL | Screenbound - Region 2 - PAL |
Runtime | 1:34:03 (4% PAL Speedup) | 1:33:51 | 1:34:03 (4% PAL Speedup) | 1:34:09 (4% PAL Speedup) | 1:33:54 (4% PAL Speedup) |
Video | 2.16:1
Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 5.38 mb/s PAL 720x576 25.00 f/s |
2.18:1 Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 5.8 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
2.16:1
Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 6.7 mb/s PAL 720x576 25.00 f/s |
2.16:1
Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 6.7 mb/s PAL 720x576 25.00 f/s |
1.78:1
Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 5.52 mb/s PAL 720x576 25.00 f/s |
NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes. |
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Audio | English (Dolby Digital 2.0) | English (Dolby Digital 2.0) | English (Dolby Digital 2.0) | English (Dolby Digital 2.0) | English (Dolby Digital 2.0) |
Subtitles | English, None | Japanese, None | None | Burned-in French | None |
Features |
Release Information: Edition Details: • Trailer
(2:18) |
Release Information: Edition Details:
• None |
Release Information: Edition Details: • Trailer
(2:17) |
Release Information: Aspect Ratio: Edition Details:
• discussion of film (in French - no subtitles) |
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Edition Details:
• 4 trailers Transparent Keep Case Chapters: 9 |
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ADDITION: Screenbound - Region 2 - PAL - April 2017: This iconic title remains the biggest joke on disc. Screenbound's SD transfer is anamorphic - but at what cost? The image is cropped, hazy and in the incorrect 1.78:1 aspect ratio, standard lossy audio, PAL speedup, no subtitles, only trailers as extras. If this is how their anticipated Blu-ray is - then pass. Horrid, useless, disc.*** ADDITION: Sidonis - Region 2 - PAL - April 2016: More bad news - Sidonis continue their non-removable French subtitles (see our reviews of Losey's 'M', Garden of Evil, Warlock and Broken Arrow) of English-language films. Their transfer is interlaced, non-anamorphic (letterboxed) - perhaps only minutely superior to the other SDs but no where near what fans desire. Patience is running thin... as for this sour 'joke' on fans of the film - pass. *** ADDITION: Second Sight - Region 0 - PAL - February 2016: Sigh.... Well, I got a copy of the 2001 Second Sight DVD, but - alas - it is non-anamorphic (letterboxed), interlaced and only a trailer as an extra. The Partner Entertainment is the best - so far - which is a sad commentary on the film's digital state. This is my favorite film-rendition of the Wyndham story - let's hope whatever obstacles are preventing a decent release are removed soon so we can see this gem on Blu-ray, in our home theatres, one day soon. *** ADDITION: Orchid - Region 0 - NTSC - July 2015: I had an Amazon Japan credit. It's gone from bad to worse! This Orchid Corporation DVD is NTSC, also letterboxed, but is from an unconverted PAL source and has the associated ghosting/combing artifacts. There is a weird glitch appearing in the bottom right corner - see HERE. It looks and sounds very poor. No extras. The OOP Second Sight DVD (which I assume is anamorphic) is going for a ridiculous price now. I know I should buy it to induce a Blu-ray announcement days later. It's my favorite film adaptation of Wyndham's book - heavy nostalgia - there is Ken Hannam's 1981 version and the 2009 version on Blu-ray. This Orchid DVD of the 63' film is hideous! Can anyone help? *** On the Partner DVD: Although I recommend the film to genre buffs, I can't do the same for this lackluster DVD. I've been told there is a "Second Sight" PAL DVD of the same film with much superior image quality. Perhaps we will compare one day. Overall this is weak - bad analog image -hazy, faded, no extras save a trailer. On a bright note the subtitles are well done. Overall I hope to see the "Second Sight" disc soon. out of |
DVD Menus
Partner Entertainment - Region 2
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Orchid Corporation - Region 0 - NTSC
Second Sight - Region 0 - PAL
Sidonis Calysta - Region 2 - PAL
Screenbound - Region 2 - PAL
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1) Partner Entertainment - Region 2 - PAL - TOP 2) Orchid Corporation - Region - NTSC - SECOND 3) Second Sight - Region 0 - PAL THIRD 4) Sidonis Calysta - Region 2 - PAL FOURTH5) S creenbound - Region 2 - PAL BOTTOM
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1) Partner Entertainment - Region 2 - PAL - TOP 2) Orchid Corporation - Region - NTSC - SECOND 3) Second Sight - Region 0 - PAL THIRD 4) Sidonis Calysta - Region 2 - PAL FOURTH5) S creenbound - Region 2 - PAL BOTTOM |
1) Partner Entertainment - Region 2 - PAL - TOP 2) Orchid Corporation - Region - NTSC - SECOND 3) Second Sight - Region 0 - PAL THIRD 4) Sidonis Calysta - Region 2 - PAL FOURTH5) S creenbound - Region 2 - PAL BOTTOM |
1) Partner Entertainment - Region 2 - PAL - TOP 2) Orchid Corporation - Region - NTSC - SECOND 3) Second Sight - Region 0 - PAL THIRD 4) Sidonis Calysta - Region 2 - PAL FOURTH5) S creenbound - Region 2 - PAL BOTTOM |
1) Partner Entertainment - Region 2 - PAL - TOP 2) Orchid Corporation - Region - NTSC - SECOND 3) Second Sight - Region 0 - PAL THIRD 4) Sidonis Calysta - Region 2 - PAL FOURTH5) S creenbound - Region 2 - PAL BOTTOM |
1) Partner Entertainment - Region 2 - PAL - TOP 2) Orchid Corporation - Region - NTSC - SECOND 3) Second Sight - Region 0 - PAL THIRD 4) Sidonis Calysta - Region 2 - PAL FOURTH5) S creenbound - Region 2 - PAL BOTTOM |
1) Partner Entertainment - Region 2 - PAL - TOP 2) Orchid Corporation - Region - NTSC - SECOND 3) Second Sight - Region 0 - PAL THIRD 4) Sidonis Calysta - Region 2 - PAL FOURTH5) S creenbound - Region 2 - PAL BOTTOM |
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Distribution | Partner Ent. (BBC Worldwide Publishing) - Region 2 - PAL | Orchid Corporation - Region 0 - NTSC | Second Sight - Region 0 - PAL | Sidonis Calysta - Region 2 - PAL | Screenbound - Region 2 - PAL |
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