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THE BLOB

1988 US HMDB
August 5, 1988

In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.

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Production: Andre Blay (Executive Producer)Elliott Kastner (Producer)Jack H. Harris (Producer)
Screenplay: Chuck Russell (Screenplay)Frank Darabont (Screenplay)
Music: Michael Hoenig (Original Music Composer)
Cinematography: Mark Irwin (Director of Photography)

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Marco Castellini
The Verdict

A substance, similar to a huge mass with a life of its own, heads towards an American town devouring everything it encounters. It is the result of a government scientists' experiment and it seems that nothing and no one can stop it.

A substance, similar to a huge mass with a life of its own, heads towards an American town devouring everything it encounters. It is the result of a government scientists' experiment and it seems that nothing and no one can stop it. When all hope seems lost, a young man discovers that the "substance" can be eliminated with cold. Remake of the successful 1958 fanta-horror. Scholastic, without flaws, almost identical to the original '58 film except for the use of colors and a few extra effects. Lacking originality, it remains fluid and quite entertaining.
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How long is The Blob?

The Blob runs 100 minutes.

When did The Blob come out?

The Blob was released in 1988.

Who directed The Blob?

The Blob was directed by Chuck Russell.

What rating does The Blob have?

The HorrorCult editors give The Blob 2.0 skulls out of 5, from a single review.

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COMMUNITY REVIEWS (4)

whitsbrain

8 /10

Nifty remake of the 1958 classic. This story of a shapeless, featureless space alien, instead of the usual "little green men", opens the door for a decidedly different kind of invasion movie. This version stays pretty true to the original and the advancement of special effects over 30 years allows for some really great and gory kills. The best being a victim being pulled into a sink drain and a wicked attack of a main character in a doctor's office.

There are some effects that aren't so good though, you'll scoff when you see them. The acting is really very good, and it's got its share of moments that are actually scary. The characters, even the primaries, could get swallowed up at any time. I'd say this is a must watch for any fan of the original.

Horseface

Horseface

5 /10

The best joke was when they described the Blob as "a plasmic life form growing at a geometric rate." 😂 I even just laughed while writing it down 😂

Other than that, pretty bad. And the campiness doesn't feel fresh for long, turning it into a rather boring watch right when it's supposed to start to be exciting.

Still, worth a watch.

tmdb93836550

9 /10

This is definitely the most brutal horror film I've ever seen and one of the best aswell. The effects in this film are top notch and the storyline is much stronger than the original, the acting is more believable too. This film is nothing short of a horror classic.

Sierbahnn

Sierbahnn

7 /10

By far the best of the three This is a child of its time, clearly, and it might not have aged perfectly, but it is a solid movie, and highly enjoyable. The effects are stunning, the narrative fun and engaging, the characters lively and fun, and the casting and directing about as good as you could make it. This deserves to be watched.

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