Day Of The Triffids, The (1963)

aka’s: Invasion Of The Triffids/Revolt Of The Triffids

A shower of meteorites produces a glow that blinds anyone that looks at it. As it was such a beautiful sight, most people were watching, and as a consequence, 99% of the population go blind. This chaos results in the escape of some triffids: Experimental plants that are capable of moving themselves around and attacking people. Stars Howard Keel, Nicole Maurey and Janette Scott.