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Valuva kuolema

Original title: The Blob
  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
44K
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444
Valuva kuolema (1988)
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A deadly entity from space crash-lands 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 crash-lands 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 crash-lands near a small town and begins consuming everyone in its path. Panic ensues as shady government scientists try to contain the horrific creature.

  • Director
    • Chuck Russell
  • Writers
    • Theodore Simonson
    • Kay Linaker
    • Irvine H. Millgate
  • Stars
    • Shawnee Smith
    • Kevin Dillon
    • Donovan Leitch Jr.
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    44K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,895
    444
    • Director
      • Chuck Russell
    • Writers
      • Theodore Simonson
      • Kay Linaker
      • Irvine H. Millgate
    • Stars
      • Shawnee Smith
      • Kevin Dillon
      • Donovan Leitch Jr.
    • 236User reviews
    • 137Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations

    Videos3

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    Trailer 1:22
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    The Blob: Meteor Crash
    Clip 1:11
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    Photos120

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    Kevin Dillon and Shawnee Smith in Valuva kuolema (1988)
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    Cast52

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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
    • Director
      • Chuck Russell
    • Writers
      • Theodore Simonson
      • Kay Linaker
      • Irvine H. Millgate
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Chuck Russell and Frank Darabont didn't have a lot of rules for the Blob, but they agreed to the general concept of the creature basically being an inside-out stomach, meaning the acid is burning, melting, and devouring almost everything it touches: "It's a monster in its simplest form. There must be something about this thing that can slide under your door or squeeze through an air vent, or quietly dissolve somebody in the next room, that's very elemental. It just makes monstery sense. It's a fear of the worst death: being eaten."
    • 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 reviews236

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    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    Revenge of the 80's meets Remake Mania: The Blob
    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.
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    • Captain_Couth
    • Aug 21, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 14, 1989 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Flytande död
    • Filming locations
      • Abbeville, Louisiana, USA(the town)
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Palisades California Inc.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $19,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,247,943
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,644,920
      • Aug 7, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,247,943
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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