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The Blob

In Arborville, California, three high school students band together to defend their hometown from a gelatinous alien entity that consumes everything in its path.

Director(s)

Chuck Russell

Helen Caldwell

Josh McLaglen

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Cast & Crew

Josh McLaglen

Josh McLaglen

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Jack Nance

Jack Nance

Doctor

Charlie Spradling

Charlie Spradling

Co-Ed

Frank Collison

Frank Collison

Phil Hobbs—Projectionist

Robert Axelrod

Robert Axelrod

Jennings

Joe Seneca

Joe Seneca

Dr. Meddows

Rick Avery

Rick Avery

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M. James Arnett

M. James Arnett

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Bill Moseley

Bill Moseley

Soldier #2

Candy Clark

Candy Clark

Fran Hewitt

Art LaFleur

Art LaFleur

Pharmacist / Mr. Penny

Michael Lindström

Michael Lindström

Movie Patron (uncredited)

Del Close

Del Close

Reverend Meeker

Sharon Spelman

Sharon Spelman

Mrs. Penny

Shawnee Smith

Shawnee Smith

Meg Penny

Kevin Dillon

Kevin Dillon

Brian Flagg

Jack Rader

Jack Rader

Col. Hargis

Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith

Nurse

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn

Sheriff Herb Geller

Clayton Landey

Clayton Landey

George Ruiz

Chuck Russell

Chuck Russell

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Noble Craig

Noble Craig

Puddle Soldier

Jacquelyn Masche

Jacquelyn Masche

White Suit #2

Helen Caldwell

Helen Caldwell

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Donovan Leitch

Donovan Leitch

Paul Taylor

Paul McCrane

Paul McCrane

Deputy Bill Briggs

Billy Beck

Billy Beck

The Can Man

Beau Billingslea

Beau Billingslea

Moss Woolsey

Michael Kenworthy

Michael Kenworthy

Kevin Penny

Don Brunner

Don Brunner

White Suit #1 / Scientist

David Weininger

David Weininger

Soldier #1

Judith Flanagan

Judith Flanagan

Eddie's Mother

Julie McCullough

Julie McCullough

Susie

Jamison Newlander

Jamison Newlander

Anthony

Ricky Paull Goldin

Ricky Paull Goldin

Scott Jeskey

Douglas Emerson

Douglas Emerson

Eddie Beckner

Charlene Fox

Charlene Fox

Woman in Doctor's Office

Erika Eleniak

Erika Eleniak

Vicki De Soto

Teddy Vincent

Teddy Vincent

Sally Jeffers

Daryl Marsh

Daryl Marsh

Lance

Wade Mayer

Wade Mayer

Movie Patron

Pons Maar

Pons Maar

Theatre Manager

Richard Anthony Crenna

Richard Anthony Crenna

Soldier Outside Town Hall

Kristen Aldrich

Kristen Aldrich

Co-Ed

Peter Crombie

Peter Crombie

Soldier at Command Post

Moss Porter

Moss Porter

Sergeant

Jennifer Lincoln

Jennifer Lincoln

Young Woman in Town Hall

Portia Griffin

Portia Griffin

Gospel Singer

Opelene Bartley

Opelene Bartley

Old Woman in Tent

Details

GenresHorror, Science Fiction
Runtime1h 35 mins
Released on05 Aug 1988
Languageen
Age RatingR
Produced InUnited States of America

Reviews

whitsbrain

8/10

Nifty remake of the 1958 classic. This story of a shapeless, featureless space alien, instead of the usual "little green men", opens the door for a decidedly different kind of invasion movie. This version stays pretty true to the original and the advancement of special effects over 30 years allows for some really great and gory kills. The best being a victim being pulled into a sink drain and a wicked attack of a main character in a doctor's office. There are some effects that aren't so good though, you'll scoff when you see them. The acting is really very good, and it's got its share of moments that are actually scary. The characters, even the primaries, could get swallowed up at any time. I'd say this is a must watch for any fan of the original.

Horseface

5/10

The best joke was when they described the Blob as "a plasmic life form growing at a geometric rate." 😂 I even just laughed while writing it down 😂 Other than that, pretty bad. And the campiness doesn't feel fresh for long, turning it into a rather boring watch right when it's supposed to start to be exciting. Still, worth a watch.

tmdb93836550

9/10

This is definitely the most brutal horror film I've ever seen and one of the best aswell. The effects in this film are top notch and the storyline is much stronger than the original, the acting is more believable too. This film is nothing short of a horror classic.

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