THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS (1981) @ The ARKADIN/ | $5
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April 2026 Schedule
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General Admission - $5
5228 Gravois Avenue | St. Louis, MO 63116
Microcinema in the Heart of Bevo!
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PLENTY of Public Parking a block closer to the Bevo Mill @ Walsh/Duke & Gravois!
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After the movie, we will gather in the lobby for lively, provocative, and insightful conversation--OR as close as we can come to that, anyway--HA!
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LOST IN THE ARTHOUSE is a monthly series hosted by Arkadin co-owner Keith Watson that takes you to hidden corners of filmdom far from Hollywood. From must-see classics to obscurities waiting to be discovered, these films stand at cinema’s bleeding edge.
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This screening is part of Arkadin’s April 2026 series, HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?—featuring botanical wonders, homicidal flora, and secret gardens for you to make your escape.
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Based on The Day of the Triffids, a novel by John Wyndham.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_of_the_Triffids
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wyndham
“Remains one of the best global disasters seen on the screen, haunting and frequently terrifying. Its influence remains strong.” – The EOFFTV Review
Though adapted before and after, John Wyndham’s classic post-apocalyptic novel THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS received its definitive treatment in 1981 when the BBC transformed the text into a gripping 6-part miniseries that terrified audiences with its harrowing tale of a world stricken by mass blindness and overrun by triffids, ambulatory flesh-eating plants. Perfectly balancing its enthralling storytelling with a bit of sci-fi cheese, the series asks serious questions about morality, our responsibility to others, and the foundations of human civilization — all while the characters dodge the venomous, harpoon-like stingers of the triffids. A major influence on 28 Days Later, TRIFFIDS is intelligent, unnerving, and a lot of fun.
Arkadin presents all six episodes, running about 150 minutes, with an intermission.
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The Arkadin does not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films, as sensitivities vary from person to person. However, we encourage researching titles to determine if a screening may contain content that could be upsetting to you. Please feel free to contact us for guidance on specific films. Information about content can also be found on Common Sense Media, IMDB and [DoesTheDogDie.com](https://www.doesthedogdie.com/), as well as through general internet searches.
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NOTE: On Rotten Tomatoes, this movie has a __% on the Tomatometer and a 64% on the Popcornmeter.
https://arkadincinema.com/event/the-day-of-the-triffids-1981-the-entire-classic-miniseries-about-flesh-eating-plants/ [Includes Trailer]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_of_the_Triffids#Television_adaptations