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Day of the Animals

  • 19771977
  • PGPG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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Day of the Animals (1977)
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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A battle for survival ensues after a group of hikers encounters a chemically imbalanced forest.A battle for survival ensues after a group of hikers encounters a chemically imbalanced forest.A battle for survival ensues after a group of hikers encounters a chemically imbalanced forest.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
2.8K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
14,680
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    • Director
      • William Girdler
    • Writers
      • William W. Norton(screenplay)
      • Eleanor E. Norton(screenplay)
      • Edward L. Montoro(story)
    • Stars
      • Christopher George
      • Leslie Nielsen
      • Lynda Day George
    Top credits
    • Director
      • William Girdler
    • Writers
      • William W. Norton(screenplay)
      • Eleanor E. Norton(screenplay)
      • Edward L. Montoro(story)
    • Stars
      • Christopher George
      • Leslie Nielsen
      • Lynda Day George
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    • 49User reviews
    • 66Critic reviews

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    Leslie Nielsen, Christopher George, and Bobby Porter in Day of the Animals (1977)
    Kathleen Bracken, Bobby Porter, and Ruth Roman in Day of the Animals (1977)
    Kathleen Bracken in Day of the Animals (1977)
    Leslie Nielsen and Bobby Porter in Day of the Animals (1977)
    Leslie Nielsen, Bobby Porter, and Ruth Roman in Day of the Animals (1977)
    Jon Cedar and Michelle Stacy in Day of the Animals (1977)
    Bobby Porter in Day of the Animals (1977)
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    Christopher George
    Christopher George
    • Steve Buckner
    Leslie Nielsen
    Leslie Nielsen
    • Paul Jenson
    Lynda Day George
    Lynda Day George
    • Terry Marsh
    Richard Jaeckel
    Richard Jaeckel
    • Professor MacGregor
    Michael Ansara
    Michael Ansara
    • Daniel Santee
    Ruth Roman
    Ruth Roman
    • Shirley Goodwyn
    Jon Cedar
    Jon Cedar
    • Frank Young
    Paul Mantee
    Paul Mantee
    • Roy Moore
    Walter Barnes
    Walter Barnes
    • Ranger Tucker
    Andrew Stevens
    Andrew Stevens
    • Bob Denning
    Susan Backlinie
    Susan Backlinie
    • Mandy Young
    Kathleen Bracken
    • Beth Hughes
    Bobby Porter
    Bobby Porter
    • John Goodwyn
    Michelle Stacy
    Michelle Stacy
    • Little Girl
    Michael Andreas
    • Sheriff
    Jan Andrew Scott
    • Helicopter Pilot
    Gil Lamb
    Gil Lamb
    • Old Man in Bar
    Garrison True
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    • Director
      • William Girdler
    • Writers
      • William W. Norton(screenplay)
      • Eleanor E. Norton(screenplay)
      • Edward L. Montoro(story)
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    • Trivia
      This film is sometimes mistakenly called a sequel to William Girdler's Grizzly (1976), mostly because it had basically the same plot and trained bear, had the same producer, director, production company and distribution company, and featured both Richard Jaeckel and Christopher George, who also appeared in "Grizzly". There was also a true sequel to Grizzly (1976) called Grizzly II: Revenge (1983), but it originally never got properly completed and was never released in theaters and on home video until January 8, 2021. An original work print of the sequel illegally surfaced on the Internet in 2007.
    • Goofs
      When the hikers are running to an abandoned cabin while a pack of German Shepherd Dogs is chasing them, there appears to be a crew member sitting on a hill in one shot.
    • Quotes

      Paul Jenson: Hey, hot shot. We're out of food.

      Steve Buckner: I know!

      Paul Jenson: Well, where's that food that's supposed to be around here?

      Steve Buckner: It's up ahead.

      Paul Jenson: You say.

      Steve Buckner: That's right. I say.

      Paul Jenson: You hear that, everyone? Hot shot says there's food up ahead. That is, if he's reading his map right. Well, what the hell, let's get going. I'm hungry.

      Steve Buckner: Okay Mr. Jenson. Get your ass in gear and let's go!

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    Sometimes crude but reasonably effective revenge of nature flick.
    I suppose in terms of the variety of animals etc which go on the rampage, this film is perhaps the ultimate revenge of nature film. Its focal point about the dangerous effects of a disintegrating o-zone layer is delivered with a sledge hammer but it does succeed in a blunderingly effective way due to several disturbing images. However, anyone who may have forgotten that Leslie Nielsen played (very) straight roles for years before moving into comedy will be in for a surprise here. He creates a thoroughly unpleasant character in this movie (but his wrestle with a grizzly bear is probably the highlight of the movie). Actually, a number of cult and semi well known actors turn in performances which are well below their best in this film. Perhaps that, along with its cop-out ending, are the films biggest failings. Well worth a look although Kingdom of the Spiders is better as revenge of nature films go One question: What does nature have against poor Susan (Jaws) Backlinie?
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    • Release date
      • May 13, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Something Is Out There
    • Filming locations
      • Murphys, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Montoro Productions
      • Hollywood West Entertainment
      • Hollywood West Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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