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The Blob

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
38K
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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
38K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,664
369
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Chuck Russell
    • Writers
      • Theodore Simonson(earlier screenplay)
      • Kay Linaker(earlier screenplay)
      • Irvine H. Millgate(story)
    • Stars
      • Shawnee Smith
      • Kevin Dillon
      • Donovan Leitch Jr.
    Top credits
    • Director
      • 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
    • 218User reviews
    • 128Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations

    Videos2

    The Blob
    Trailer 1:21
    The Blob
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    Trailer 1:22
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    Photos107

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    Douglas Emerson, Michael Kenworthy, and Shawnee Smith in The Blob (1988)
    Paul McCrane in The Blob (1988)
    Erika Eleniak in The Blob (1988)
    Sharon Spelman in The Blob (1988)
    Art LaFleur in The Blob (1988)
    Shawnee Smith and Donovan Leitch Jr. in The Blob (1988)
    Billy Beck in The Blob (1988)
    Billy Beck in The Blob (1988)
    Kevin Dillon in The Blob (1988)

    Top cast

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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(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
      When Meg and the two boys are running to leave the theater in front of the movie screen, the boy in the yellow sweater is laughing, when he should be terrified.
    • 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 reviews218

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    Review
    Top 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 22, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 5, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Blob
    • Filming locations
      • Abbeville, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Palisades California Inc.
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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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