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The Blob

  • 1958
  • Approved
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
28K
YOUR RATING
The Blob (1958)
Official Trailer
Play trailer1:56
3 Videos
99+ Photos
HorrorSci-Fi

An alien lifeform consumes everything in its path as it grows and grows.An alien lifeform consumes everything in its path as it grows and grows.An alien lifeform consumes everything in its path as it grows and grows.

  • Directors
    • Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
    • Russell S. Doughten Jr.
  • Writers
    • Theodore Simonson
    • Kay Linaker
    • Irvine H. Millgate
  • Stars
    • Steve McQueen
    • Aneta Corsaut
    • Earl Rowe
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    28K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
      • Russell S. Doughten Jr.
    • Writers
      • Theodore Simonson
      • Kay Linaker
      • Irvine H. Millgate
    • Stars
      • Steve McQueen
      • Aneta Corsaut
      • Earl Rowe
    • 236User reviews
    • 127Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos3

    The Blob
    Trailer 1:56
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    Cowboys! Detectives! Giant Bugs! B-Movie History!
    Clip 5:23
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    The Blob | Anniversary Mashup
    Video 1:01
    Watch The Blob | Anniversary Mashup

    Photos113

    "Blob, The" Steve McQueen, Aneta Corseaut 1958 Paramount
    The Blob (1958)
    The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen and Robert Fields in The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen and Aneta Corsaut in The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen and Olin Howland in The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen in The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, and Earl Rowe in The Blob (1958)
    Tom Ogden and Earl Rowe in The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen, James Bonnet, Robert Fields, Tony Franke, and Earl Rowe in The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen, John Benson, James Bonnet, Tony Franke, and Earl Rowe in The Blob (1958)
    Steve McQueen in The Blob (1958)

    Top cast

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    Steve McQueen
    Steve McQueen
    • Steve Andrews
    • (as Steven McQueen)
    Aneta Corsaut
    Aneta Corsaut
    • Jane Martin
    • (as Aneta Corseaut)
    Earl Rowe
    Earl Rowe
    • Lt. Dave
    Olin Howland
    Olin Howland
    • Old Man
    • (as Olin Howlin)
    Stephen Chase
    Stephen Chase
    • Dr. T. Hallen
    • (as Steven Chase)
    John Benson
    John Benson
    • Sgt. Jim Bert
    George Karas
    George Karas
    • Officer Ritchie
    Lee Payton
    Lee Payton
    • Kate
    Elbert Smith
    Elbert Smith
    • Henry Martin
    Hugh Graham
    • Mr. Andrews
    Vincent Barbi
    • George
    • (as Vince Barbi)
    Audrey Metcalf
    • Elizabeth Martin
    Jasper Deeter
    • Civil Defense Volunteer
    Tom Ogden
    • Fire Chief
    Elinor Hammer
    Elinor Hammer
    • Mrs. Porter
    Pamela Curran
    Pamela Curran
    • Smooching Teenager
    Ralph Roseman
    • Mechanic Under the Car
    Charlie Overdorff
    • Directors
      • Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
      • Russell S. Doughten Jr.(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Theodore Simonson(screenplay)
      • Kay Linaker(screenplay)
      • Irvine H. Millgate(original idea)
    • 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
      Steve McQueen had the poster of this film on his bedroom wall at the time of his death.
    • Goofs
      At 1:05:01, as the actor awakens and dons clothes, the siren (added in post-production) changes from air raid to fire. The Director can plainly be heard off screen cuing the actor with "Fire" just before the actor says it.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Lieutenant Dave: At least we've got it stopped.

      Steve Andrews: Yeah, as long as the Arctic stays cold.

    • Crazy credits
      When the movie ends it shows the blob being dropped into the Arctic. "THE END "appears and changes into a question mark.
    • Alternate versions
      Spanish dubbed version substitutes the opening credits theme song for a more conventional, in-tone with the movie, instrumental tune.
    • Connections
      Edited into The People Who Own the Dark (1976)
    • Soundtracks
      The Blob
      Written by Burt Bacharach & Mack David

      Performed by The Five Blobs, arranged by and all vocals by Bernie Knee

      [Played over the opening credits]

    User reviews236

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    8/10
    I grew up in Royersford, Pa.
    I grew up in Royersford, Pa. The town where Jerry's market was. I remember my whole family going out to watch the filming. I remember a guy showing the "Blob" to me and my brothers in a bucket. I also would like to share that my mother was in the movie. Her hair style was the same as Aneta Corsaut's and she was ill one evening and they saw my mom and asked her to sit in the car with Steve Mcqueen for some shots from behind. They payed her $25.00 and gave her a story to tell until she passed away this past August. My mom was not a teenager and she was a few months from giving birth to my little sister.
    helpful•74
    5
    • RickNeal
    • Jan 9, 2000

    FAQ6

    • What is 'The Blob' about?
    • Is 'The Blob' based on a book?
    • Where is the Theatre location that was used in this film?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 10, 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • The Glob
    • Filming locations
      • Downingtown, Pennsylvania, USA(Diner)
    • Production companies
      • Tonylyn Productions Inc.
      • Valley Forge Films
      • Fairview Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $240,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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