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Day of the Animals

"A shocking vision of things to come..."

1977-05-13 Science Fiction 1hr 37m

The depletion of the earth's ozone layer causes animals above the altitude of 5000 feet to run amok, which is very unfortunate for a group of hikers who get dropped off up there by helicopter just before the quarantine is announced.

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The depletion of the earth's ozone layer causes animals above the altitude of 5000 feet to run amok, which is very unfortunate for a group of hikers who get dropped off up there by helicopter just before the quarantine is announced.

  • Released
    1977-05-13
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    $1,200,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 37m
  • Genre
    Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    5.3
  • Production
    Montoro Productions Ltd., Mid-America Pictures, Film Ventures International

Crew

William Girdler
Director
William W. Norton
Screenplay
Edward L. Montoro
Producer
Keywords:
snake wolf camping animal attack wilderness ozone layer bear dog hawk rat mountain lion

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Cast

Christopher George

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Steve Buckner
Leslie Nielsen

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Paul Jenson
Lynda Day George

Lynda Day George
Terry Marsh
Richard Jaeckel

Richard Jaeckel
Prof. Taylor MacGregor
Michael Ansara

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Daniel Santee
Ruth Roman

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Mrs. Shirley Goodwyn
Jon Cedar

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Frank Young
Paul Mantee

Paul Mantee
Roy Moore
Walter Barnes

Walter Barnes
Ranger Tucker
Andrew Stevens

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Bob Denning
Susan Backlinie

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A Review by Wuchak 6

Written by Wuchak on 2019-08-12

***What if animals went batty and attacked humans?*** Animals at high altitudes go crazy in the Sierra Nevada Mountains due to exposure t... read more

***What if animals went batty and attacked humans?*** Animals at high altitudes go crazy in the Sierra Nevada Mountains due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation, the result of depletion of the ozone layer. A dozen hikers regrettably get dropped off up there by helicopter just before the quarantine is announced. The backpackers are played by the likes of Christopher George (the guide), Leslie Nielsen (a boorish exec), Lynda Day George (an anchorwoman), Richard Jaeckel (a professor) and Michael Ansara (an AmerIndian guide). “Day of the Animals” (1977) is a nature-strikes-back flick cut from the same cloth as “The Birds” (1963), “Frogs” (1972) and “Grizzly” (1976). It was made by the director of the latter, William Girdler, who died at the age of 30 in early 1979 while scouting locations for his next film in the Philippines when his helicopter hit electrical lines. Although “Day” is superior to “Grizzly,” it’s not on the level of “The Birds.” The characters are dull except for those played by Nielsen, Ansara and George. It doesn’t help that Girdler doesn’t know how to photograph women, although he had the resources: blonde Susan Backlinie (Mandy) and brunette Kathleen Bracken (Beth). The first half is relatively tedious, but things pick up for the second and the animals are wonderful (hawks, vultures, cougars, snakes, rats and a bear). Speaking of the bear, Nielsen’s mad showdown with a bruin is a highlight, although the idea was lifted from the end of "Sands of the Kalahari" (1965). The film runs 1 hour, 37 minutes, and was shot in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Long Barn, California, about 25 miles northwest of Yosemite National Park. GRADE: B-

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A Review by Wuchak

***What if animals went batty and attacked humans?*** Animals at high altitudes go crazy in the Sierra Nevada Mountains due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation, the result of depletion of the ozone layer. A dozen hikers regrettably get ...

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A Review by Wuchak 6

Written by Wuchak on 2019-08-12

***What if animals went batty and attacked humans?*** Animals at high altitudes go crazy in the Sierra Nevada Mountains due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation, the result of depletion of the ozon...

read more