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The Blob

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 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
3,242
603
    • 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
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Videos3

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    Trailer 1:21
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    Clip 1:11
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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)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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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    7/10
    an acceptable remake
    Usually, when they attempt a remake of a classic sci-fi/horror flick, they bungle it beyond redemption. "The Blob" is actually a pretty good remake, elaborating the original's story. In this case, the protagonist - aside from the title character - is punk Brian Flagg (Kevin Dillon). The movie's strength comes from the intrigue that it portrays.

    Needless to say, now that the censorship laws had eased, they were able to add in some more things. I'll never forget the sink scene (as I call it). And, as I understand it, Donovan starred in this movie (or was it someone else with the name Donovan Leitch?). Oh well, the point is that they eked out a good movie with this remake.
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    • lee_eisenberg
    • Oct 14, 2005

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    • Release date
      • August 5, 1988 (United States)
      • United States
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Abbeville, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Palisades California Inc.
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 35 minutes
      • Color
      • Ultra Stereo

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