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The Blob

  • 19581958
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
26K
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POPULARITY
4,482
2,165
The Blob (1958)
Official Trailer
Play trailer1:56
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  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
An alien lifeform consumes everything in its path as it grows and grows.An alien lifeform consumes everything in its path as it grows and grows.An alien lifeform consumes everything in its path as it grows and grows.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
26K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,482
2,165
  • Directors
    • Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
    • Russell S. Doughten Jr.(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Theodore Simonson(screenplay)
    • Kay Linaker(screenplay)
    • Irvine H. Millgate(original idea)
  • Stars
    • Steve McQueen
    • Aneta Corsaut
    • Earl Rowe
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
    • Russell S. Doughten Jr.(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Theodore Simonson(screenplay)
    • Kay Linaker(screenplay)
    • Irvine H. Millgate(original idea)
  • Stars
    • Steve McQueen
    • Aneta Corsaut
    • Earl Rowe
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 227User reviews
    • 132Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos3

    The Blob
    Trailer 1:56
    The Blob
    Cowboys! Detectives! Giant Bugs! B-Movie History!
    Clip 5:23
    Cowboys! Detectives! Giant Bugs! B-Movie History!
    The Blob | Anniversary Mashup
    Video 1:01
    The Blob | Anniversary Mashup

    Photos117

    "Blob, The" Steve McQueen, Aneta Corseaut 1958 Paramount
    The Blob (1958)
    The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen and Robert Fields in The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen and Aneta Corsaut in The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen and Olin Howland in The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen in The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, and Earl Rowe in The Blob (1958)
    Tom Ogden and Earl Rowe in The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen, James Bonnet, Robert Fields, Tony Franke, and Earl Rowe in The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen, John Benson, James Bonnet, Tony Franke, and Earl Rowe in The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen in The Blob (1958)

    Top cast

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    Steve McQueen
    Steve McQueen
    • Steve Andrewsas Steve Andrews
    • (as Steven McQueen)
    Aneta Corsaut
    Aneta Corsaut
    • Jane Martinas Jane Martin
    • (as Aneta Corseaut)
    Earl Rowe
    Earl Rowe
    • Lt. Daveas Lt. Dave
    Olin Howland
    Olin Howland
    • Old Manas Old Man
    • (as Olin Howlin)
    Stephen Chase
    Stephen Chase
    • Dr. T. Hallenas Dr. T. Hallen
    • (as Steven Chase)
    John Benson
    John Benson
    • Sgt. Jim Bertas Sgt. Jim Bert
    George Karas
    George Karas
    • Officer Ritchieas Officer Ritchie
    Lee Payton
    Lee Payton
    • Kate the Nurseas Kate the Nurse
    Elbert Smith
    Elbert Smith
    • Henry Martinas Henry Martin
    Hugh Graham
    • Mr. Andrewsas Mr. Andrews
    Vincent Barbi
    • George - Cafe Owneras George - Cafe Owner
    • (as Vince Barbi)
    Audrey Metcalf
    • Elizabeth Martinas Elizabeth Martin
    Jasper Deeter
    • Civil Defense Volunteeras Civil Defense Volunteer
    Tom Ogden
    • Fire Chiefas Fire Chief
    Elinor Hammer
    Elinor Hammer
    • Mrs. Porteras Mrs. Porter
    Pamela Curran
    • Smooching Teenageras Smooching Teenager
    Ralph Roseman
    • Blob Victim Working on Caras Blob Victim Working on Car
    Charlie Overdorff
    • Directors
      • Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
      • Russell S. Doughten Jr.(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Theodore Simonson(screenplay)
      • Kay Linaker(screenplay)
      • Irvine H. Millgate(original idea)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Steve McQueen had the poster of this film on his bedroom wall at the time of his death.
    • Goofs
      At 1:05:01, as the actor awakens and dons clothes, the siren (added in post-production) changes from air raid to fire. The Director can plainly be heard off screen cuing the actor with "Fire" just before the actor says it.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Lieutenant Dave: At least we've got it stopped.

      Steve Andrews: Yeah, as long as the Arctic stays cold.

    • Crazy credits
      When the movie ends it shows the blob being dropped into the Arctic. "THE END "appears and changes into a question mark.
    • Alternate versions
      Spanish dubbed version substitutes the opening credits theme song for a more conventional, in-tone with the movie, instrumental tune.
    • Connections
      Edited into The People Who Own the Dark (1976)
    • Soundtracks
      THE BLOB
      Written by Burt Bacharach & Mack David
      Performed by The Five Blobs, arranged by and all vocals by Bernie Knee

    User reviews227

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Excellent B-grade entertainment!
    The Blob is a classic 1950s B-movie sci-fi flick. You probably know the story: two teens (Steve McQueen & Aneta Corsaut) see a meteorite hit the ground, and when they go to look for it, they run into an old man with some weird...blob attached to his arm. They take him to the doctor's office, and then go to find out what happened. From there, the blob spreads, eating everyone in its path. The special effects are cheesy fun, as is the story. There are a lot of great touches, like the cop who plays chess over the radio with a cop in another district. It's no masterpiece, but it has a special place in its genre. Steve McQueen is very good. 8/10.
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    • zetes
    • May 11, 2002

    FAQ6

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 10, 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • The Glob
    • Filming locations
      • Downingtown, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Tonylyn Productions Inc.
      • Valley Forge Films
      • Fairview Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $240,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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