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   David Moody
   Key Master

   After an Easter weekend away at the mother-in-law’s in East Anglia, researching the third HATER book (no blood was spilled – that comment will make sense in about 18 months time!), I’m back with a few quick updates.

   First off, I was recently asked by Mathew F. Riley to answer the question “which book would I like to be buried with?” for Horror Reanimated. My answer won’t be a surprise to anyone who has followed me for any length of time: it was John Wyndham’s classic 1951 post-apocalyptic tale of a blinded population and carnivorous, moving plants, The Day of the Triffids.

   I’m often asked in interviews which authors and books have influenced me, but I don’t often get chance to explain why in any great detail. So here are my reasons why the book has been such a massive influence on me and my writing, and why Triffids is the book I’d like to be buried with.

   
   The Day of the Triffids

   Posted 5 months ago #
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   arayner
   Member

   It definitely inspired a lot of writers including your self, there's know doubt about it. I actually saw the film version before the BBC one, I caught it late one night. I have to confess I did like it, but only until I read the Novel ect. Didn't they have to change the story line because of the Cold War?

   Posted 5 months ago #
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   David Moody
   Key Master

   Not sure about that... I know it was originally implied that the USSR was responsible for the Triffids.

   Don't get me started on people changing the story. The BBC version shown at Christmas was a bloody abomination. I wish they'd get writers who understand these classic books to adapt them for the screen!

   Posted 5 months ago #

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