The Doctor vs. a houseplant with delusions of grandeur and a billionaire who really needs a hobby.
When scientists in the Antarctic uncover a mysterious seed pod, the Doctor is called in to investigate. He soon realises it is extraterrestrial and extremely dangerous. At the same time, however, ruthless millionaire plant-lover Harrison Chase has learned of the find and decides he must have the pod for his collection of rare and beautiful flora. Meanwhile the pod itself harbours intelligent life with sinister plans of its own...
Acting
Tony Beckley's unhinged plant-obsessed billionaire steals every scene.
Practical Effects
Gloriously grotesque Krynoid costume work—no CGI, all nightmare fuel.
Direction
Douglas Camfield brings horror-movie tension to Saturday teatime.
Director
Douglas Camfield
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