Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Kevin Dillon | ... | Brian Flagg | |
Shawnee Smith | ... | Meg Penny | |
Donovan Leitch Jr. | ... | Paul Taylor (as Donovan Leitch) | |
Jeffrey DeMunn | ... | Sheriff Herb Geller | |
Candy Clark | ... | Fran Hewitt | |
Joe Seneca | ... | Dr. Meddows | |
Del Close | ... | Reverend Meeker | |
Paul McCrane | ... | Deputy Bill Briggs | |
Sharon Spelman | ... | Mrs. Penny | |
Beau Billingslea | ... | Moss Woodley | |
Art LaFleur | ... | Pharmacist / Mr. Penny | |
Ricky Paull Goldin | ... | Scott Jeske | |
Robert Axelrod | ... | Jennings | |
Bill Moseley | ... | Soldier #2 (in sewer) | |
Frank Collison | ... | Hobbe |
Meg Penny is a cheerleader out on her first date with one of the football players, Paul Taylor. It doesn't go very well. Before they get where they're going, an old vagrant runs out in front of Paul's car, screaming in terror. The old man is closely followed by Brian Flagg, the local teen rebel, complete with long hair, black leather jacket, motorcycle and tough-guy attitude. Paul blames Brian for chasing the old man, but after the threesome takes him to the doctor's office, it becomes clear the vagrant had more to worry about than some young tough. He was screaming because of the acid-like substance on his hand - a substance that spreads over his body and eventually consumes him. Soon, the growing red blob, which sprouts tentacles to attack its victims, becomes a menace to the small town of Arbeville, Colorado. The military soon arrives in Hazmat suits, led by the wide-eyed Dr. Christopher Meddows. They're from the government, they say, and they want to help; but Brian's distrust for... Written by J. Spurlin
The Blob (1988) was a bloody and nasty update to the fifties "classic" horror/science fiction film THE BLOB. I actually prefer the remake (one of the few times you'll hear me say that) because it covered ground that the original failed to cover and the Blob looked meaner and nastier than the original pile of goo. Kevin Dillion stars as the reluctant hero. The story to the remake is very much the same (except for the expected eighties additions and themes). No hokey pokey stuff here folks. If you like the original then you probably wont enjoy this update. More horror than science fiction and the gore level is real high.
I hope they don't try and remake this movie again. I felt that once is enough. Kevin Dillion was enjoyable as the rapscallion who does good and Shawnee Smith is in hot mode, Bill Mosley, Donavan Leitch, Art La Fleur and Candy Clark co-star as well.
Recommended.