The Day of the Triffids (2009)

The Day of the Triffids (2009)

The Day of the Triffids (2009) is the third of three filmed versions of John Wyndham’s classic science fiction novel (adaptations were also released in 1962 and in 1981). This version is more or less faithful to Wyndham’s story, but has the best cast, best performances, and best special effects of the three. For today's audiences, this is the version to watch. The BBC mini-series was directed by Nick Copus and starred Dougray Scott, Joely Richardson, Eddie Izzard, Brian Cox, Vanessa Redgrave, and Jason Priestley. A solar storm blinds humanity, which falls prey to carnivorous, walking plants.

The following firearms were used in the mini-series The Day of the Triffids (2009):

Heckler & Koch USP Compact

Various characters carry the Heckler & Koch USP Compact pistol.

H&K USP Compact - 9x19mm.

Torrence relieves a Metro policeman of his service pistol.

Coker (Jason Priestley) fends off a Triffid.

Metro Police try to control a riot.

Jo Playton (Joely Richardson) takes aim at a Triffid.

Bill Masen (Dougray Scott) and Jo fall into Torrence's (Eddie Izzard) trap.

Glock 19

Various characters carry a Glock 19 pistol

Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm.

Osman (Shane Taylor) threatens Bill.

Osman is distracted by Triffids.

12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

Various characters use a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun.

1960s Era Commercial Stevens hammerless side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge.

A mysterious figure wields the shotgun

Dennis Masen (Brian Cox) hands over his shotgun.

Remington 870 Slug Gun

A blind barkeeper wields the Remington 870 Slug Gun in self-defense.

Remington 870 Slug Gun - 12 Gauge.

A barkeeper is assaulted by intruders.

Mossberg 590 "Compact Cruiser"

Torrence (Eddie Izzard) carries a Mossberg 590 Cruiser “Compact” throughout the film.

Mossberg 590 "Compact Cruiser" - 12 Gauge.

Torrence with his “little friend.”

Sterling SMG

Susan (Jean Murray) carries a Sterling SMG submachine gun.

Sterling Mk. IV Submachine Gun - 9x19mm.

Heckler & Koch G36C

Varoius characters wield a Heckler & Koch G36C assault rifle..

Heckler & Koch G36C with vertical foregrip- 5.56x45mm.

Among the weapons collected by Torrence is the H&K.

Troy (Troy Glasgow) also carries the H&K.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

Triffid farm guards wielded the Heckler & Koch MP5A3 rifle.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with original "slimline" forearm - 9x19mm5

This looks like an A3 model with an EO Tech (or similar) Holo Sight mounted.

Enfield L85 rifle series

British soliders carry the Enfield L85 rifle series.

L85A1 with SUSAT scope - 5.56x45mm NATO.

Taser X26

Torrence is seen with a Taser X26.

Advanced T X26.

Heckler & Koch M320

Triffid farm security forces carry the Heckler & Koch M320 grenade launcher in the stand alone configuration. A chopped version is also seen mounted on a Heckler & Koch G36C.

Heckler & Koch XM320 with optional telescoping stock - 40x46mm. Note lack of a folding front grip, added only to the production M320.

A blind Lucy (Nora-Jane Noone) wanders the halls of a Triffid farm with the H&K.

Bill and Jo search a Triffid farm.