"From the nightmare novel that made the world shudder!"

1963

1h 33m

6.1(195 votes)

Science Fiction

Horror

Overview

After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Howard Keel

Bill Masen

Janina Faye

Susan - Child on the Train

Nicole Maurey

Christine Durrant

Janette Scott

Karen Goodwin

Mervyn Johns

Mr. Coker

Kieron Moore

Tom Goodwin

Ewan Roberts

Dr. Soames

Alison Leggatt

Miss Coker

Geoffrey Matthews

Luis de la Vega

Gilgi Hauser

Teresa de la Vega

Creative team

Directed by: Steve Sekely
Written by: Bernard Gordon
Produced by: George Pitcher

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