The Blob (1988)
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Synopsis
A strange lifeform consumes everything in its path as it grows and grows.
Cast
- Kevin Dillon
- Shawnee Smith
- Donovan Leitch Jr.
- Jeffrey DeMunn
- Candy Clark
- Joe Seneca
- Del Close
- Paul McCrane
- Sharon Spelman
- Beau Billingslea
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- Oct 29, 2016
The blob kills a date rapist and someone talking during a movie. This is the most satisfying movie of all time.
AWSOct 21, 2022I love the way this movie sets up a number of characters like the HS football player, the stern but kindly sheriff and the waitress he asks on a date, who you think are going to be major characters, with their little character beats and romantic aspirations only to do a…
Will MenakerDec 24, 2019I really loved this film back in the day. So much so that I wrote a letter to Fangoria and to my surprise... they published it! A few months later, I received a signed copy of the screenplay by "Partners in Slime" Frank Darbont and Chuck Russell. I still have it. I think…
Sean Baker - Oct 14, 2024
this is what we wanted
KarstenApr 13, 202087 Perfect quarantine viewing. Fearful of the U.S. government more than the blob itself. The creature-effects are some of the greatest in the history of the medium. Also, a precursor to Twin Peaks' brand of wacky, lovable, suspicious nostalgia.
SilentDawnOct 8, 2022Tired (1958): what if the blob absorbed people? Wired (1988): but what if the blob also melted people?
Patrick Willems - Oct 30, 2019
1988’s The Blob shows no mercy towards victim choice, wiping out a slew of scummy people to boot all while showcasing some of the genre’s best (repulsive chunk gloop!) effects work of the 1980’s. Quick paced, loaded with a cast of familiars, that diner scene (the drain!!!!…
Ian Westyou put me and the blob in a room only one of us crawlin out alive
pd187Aug 6, 2020Deserves to mentioned in the pantheon of Carpenter's 'The Thing', Cronenberg's 'The Fly', Kaufman's 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers', and YES Snyder's 'Dawn of the Dead', as one of the greatest horror remakes of all time. Some truly impressive gore effects and an admirable…
Will Menaker
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- NoobCentral945 likedThe Blob
Pretty solid movie. Went in blind except for the fact I knew the practical effects would be good, and god were they. The first few kills were great and nasty is all the best ways but as the Blob gets bigger the kills become people just getting swallowed, which is fine.
Andrikk0s lovedThe BlobThis one might be the first remake that’s better than the OG.❗️ALERT ALERT THE BLOB NO.1 SERIAL KILLER ON THE LOOSE❗️Respect for the Blob to kill that one annoying guy who’s talking in the movies “Are you strung out on something, or what?”
BuzzyBee lovedThe Blobthe practical effects!!!!!!!! amazing *chef kiss* great 80's Sci fi flick
- Shannon lovedThe Blob
Watched this as a follow up to 'The Stuff.' Excepted it to be terrible but this might be a new Halloween fav. The practical effects starting at the beginning of the film were the best and mkst scary thing I've ever seen. Also so many perfectly cheesy 80s lines!
Ultimo_Joe likedThe BlobThis film is iconic, even though I don’t tend to hear of it much or see it being referenced anywhere. Great effects here and some decent performances. Overall it’s realistically just alright but it is still a super fun watch.
Alexa lovedThe BlobI did not realize the level of grossness and gore I was signing up for with this. The kills are gnarly. The story moves fast and keeps you interested. And all the bad guys die horrible deaths. It’s pretty great.
- Whisply likedThe Blob
Tbh this is one of the first “old” movies I’ve watched in a while and it was actually pretty good. I could only imagine taking my gf out to see this Friday night 😂 even if she ends up not liking it
CvptvinHowdy lovedThe BlobIf you love "The Thing," I don't see why you wouldn't dig this, especially with those practical effects. Truly an underrated remake and will always be a good recommendation for a horror remake!
Damien likedThe BlobThis movie was a lot of fun. Had more fore than I expected. I’m not usually a fan of creature features but I had a lot of fun with this one. Simple and entertaining.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Blob (1988) (1988) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Blob (1988) (1988)?
The movie is 1hr 35min long.
What's The Blob (1988) (1988) about?
A strange lifeform consumes everything in its path as it grows and grows.
Who's the cast of The Blob (1988) (1988)?
- Kevin Dillon as Brian Flagg
- Shawnee Smith as Meg Penny
- Donovan Leitch Jr. as Paul Taylor
- Jeffrey DeMunn as Sheriff Herb Geller
- Candy Clark as Fran Hewitt
- Joe Seneca as Dr. Meddows
- Del Close as Reverend Meeker
- Paul McCrane as Deputy Bill Briggs
- Sharon Spelman as Mrs. Penny
- Beau Billingslea as Moss Woodley
Who's the director behind The Blob (1988) (1988)?
Chuck Russell directed The Blob (1988) (1988).
Who produced The Blob (1988) (1988)?
Jack H. Harris and Elliott Kastner produced The Blob (1988) (1988).
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