Day of the Animals
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.
Why it matters
Nature turns hostile in this eco-horror cult classic where environmental disaster triggers a primal animal uprising against stranded humans.
- Early cinematic take on ozone depletion as a catalyst for nature’s revenge, tapping into ’70s ecological anxieties.
- Notorious for its earnest, sometimes campy performances from genre vets like Christopher George and Leslie Nielsen pre-comedy pivot.
- Features a menagerie of practical creature effects that lean into the era’s knack for tangible, if occasionally clunky, animal horror.
- Perfect for fans of eco-horror and ’70s exploitation who appreciate a wilderness survival scenario with a distinct period flavor.
Director
5 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
14
Survival
66
