From the nightmare novel that made the world shudder!
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.
TMDB audience score
Based on 200 votes
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UK only · Refreshed 11 Oct 2026.
MyCinema quick facts
Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United Kingdom provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.
Standard length · 1h 33m
At 1h 33m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.
Science Fiction · Horror
TMDB files it under science fiction and horror.
2 subscriptions · 2 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy
Included with 2 subscription services: Cultpix and Artiflix. Free or ad-supported on Plex and Pluto TV. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.
6.1 / 10 on TMDB
TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 200 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.
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