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The Blob

  • 19881988
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  • 1h 35m
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6.6/10
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The Blob (1988)
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A deadly entity from space crashes near a small town and begins consuming everyone in its path. Panic ensues as shady government scientists try to contain the horrific creature.A deadly entity from space crashes near a small town and begins consuming everyone in its path. Panic ensues as shady government scientists try to contain the horrific creature.A deadly entity from space crashes near a small town and begins consuming everyone in its path. Panic ensues as shady government scientists try to contain the horrific creature.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
39K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,845
620
    • Chuck Russell
  • Writers
    • Theodore Simonson(earlier screenplay)
    • Kay Linaker(earlier screenplay)
    • Irvine H. Millgate(story)
  • Stars
    • Shawnee Smith
    • Kevin Dillon
    • Donovan Leitch Jr.
    • Chuck Russell
  • Writers
    • Theodore Simonson(earlier screenplay)
    • Kay Linaker(earlier screenplay)
    • Irvine H. Millgate(story)
  • Stars
    • Shawnee Smith
    • Kevin Dillon
    • Donovan Leitch Jr.
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 223User reviews
    • 132Critic reviews
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    Shawnee Smith
    Shawnee Smith
    • Meg Penny
    Kevin Dillon
    Kevin Dillon
    • Brian Flagg
    Donovan Leitch Jr.
    Donovan Leitch Jr.
    • Paul Taylor
    • (as Donovan Leitch)
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    • Sheriff Herb Geller
    Candy Clark
    Candy Clark
    • Fran Hewitt
    Joe Seneca
    Joe Seneca
    • Dr. Meddows
    Del Close
    Del Close
    • Reverend Meeker
    Paul McCrane
    Paul McCrane
    • Deputy Bill Briggs
    Sharon Spelman
    Sharon Spelman
    • Mrs. Penny
    Beau Billingslea
    Beau Billingslea
    • Moss Woodley
    Art LaFleur
    Art LaFleur
    • Pharmacist…
    Ricky Paull Goldin
    Ricky Paull Goldin
    • Scott Jeske
    Robert Axelrod
    Robert Axelrod
    • Jennings
    Bill Moseley
    Bill Moseley
    • Soldier #2 (in sewer)
    Frank Collison
    Frank Collison
    • Hobbe
    Michael Kenworthy
    • Kevin Penny
    Jack Rader
    Jack Rader
    • Col. Hargis
    Billy Beck
    Billy Beck
    • Can Man
      • Chuck Russell
    • Writers
      • Theodore Simonson(earlier screenplay)
      • Kay Linaker(earlier screenplay)
      • Irvine H. Millgate(story)
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    • Trivia
      The partially-dissolved-but-still-alive soldier was performed by stuntman Noble Craig, a triple-amputee who lost both legs, an arm, and an eye while serving in the Vietnam War.
    • Goofs
      After Paul's arm is torn off and hits the floor, a small rise is visible for a brief moment near the wrist where the actor's real arm goes through the floor.
    • Quotes

      Meg Penny: The front door is locked.

      Brian Flagg: [picks up a brick] That's okay, I got a key.

    • Crazy credits
      The credits at the end of the movie are pink colored to match the monster's color.
    • Alternate versions
      Some prints contain an alternate version of Eddie's death; in the DVD print, he rises from the water appearing to be a mass of decayed grey flesh. In the alternate version, he rises from the water as a completely skinless, but obviously human, corpse.
    • Connections
      Featured in Blob Town (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Brave New Love
      Written by Janet Minto, Pam Barlow and Gary Cambra

      Performed by Alien

      Courtesy of Virgin Scandinavia AB

    User reviews223

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    8/10
    Another great Horror/Sci-Fi Remake from the 80s
    In the 1980s there were 3 remakes of Popular 1950s Horror films, first there was THE THING (1982) then THE FLY (1986) And in (1988) We got THE BLOB, which is often overlooked and considered to be the lesser of the 3 remakes, and to me that's really sad because THE BLOB is in my opinion is Just as good as the other two remakes from the 80s, The 1950s version of The Blob is a classic B-Movie worth watching for a good laugh, as for the Remake it is a truly scary film, the suspense is there, the special effects are incredible to this day, the only effects that are dated are the green screen effects which don't show up until the latter of the film and there's only a few of them.

    The Plot is the same as the original but with a slight twist, Like in the original, A meteorite hits earth and a strange blob creature oozes out of it and starts to devour anything and anyone in its path, the film has 2 heroes played by (Kevin Dillon and Shawnee Smith) who both do a good job with their roles, and the supporting cast is good also.

    The film succeeds as being a good remake because it gives you something old and something new, it pays homage to the original without completely ripping off the original, In fact there are only 2 major scenes that are lifted from the original, but they are Done in good taste, unlike many remakes today where they just add an overabundance of scenes from the original making feel like a total repeat of the original and not add anything new, But the real show stealer is the Blob itself, the biggest improvement being the special effects, the blob has never looked more threatening or scarier.

    Overall: The 1988 remake of THE BLOB is a classic but sadly overlooked Horror/Sci-Fi film, The Only problem with it is some cheesy dialog and maybe the new twist on the plot is not the best, but the biggest problem is, WHEN WILL WE GET A SPECIAL EDITION DVD/BLU RAY? It would be good to see some bonus features as well as some remastering, they could surely Polish up some of the bad green screen moments. But overall the film is a lot of fun, Highly recommended for Horror/Sci-Fi Buffs.

    8/10 4/5
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    • Jul 19, 2011

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    • Release date
      • August 5, 1988 (United States)
      • United States
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Abbeville, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Palisades California Inc.
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    • 1 hour 35 minutes
      • Color
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